(Autumn Gold : Chevrolet : 1962 - 1963)
At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint across 5 manufacturers/makes, and with 5 unique promotional names.

This gold automotive paint color is most commonly known as Autumn Gold. Other common color promotional names include Caravan Gold, Driftwood Beige, Fawn Mist, and Sahara Mist. The color formulation has been used between 1962 and 1963, primarily by Chevrolet; but also by Buick, Cadillac, GM, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Nova, ChevyII, and Tempest. See the full detailed list below.

The GM manufacturing code of this paint is WA2980. The Chrysler manufacturing code of this paint is DT6142. It is not uncommon for the same paint to be used by more than one manufacturer. Popular paints offered by one could be special ordered by others. Also, the paint on imported cars were commonly shared.

The 4 or 5 digit Dupont paint codes ending in an L or LH or LM are Lucite paints. Primarily from 1960 to 1980 Dupont paint codes included all three L-Lucite, A-Centari, and D-Dulux versions. Use the 4 or 5 digit code to track paints colors independent of paint type.

Example of the color Dupont 4257L See more information on Dupont code "4257L"

Examples of Dupont code 4257L (click on image for larger/detailed view)


Usage list of Dupont paint code 4257L (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1962	Buick	Buick	T	Fawn Mist
1962	Cadillac	Cadillac	46	Driftwood Beige
1962	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	920	Autumn Gold
1962	Chevrolet	ChevyII	920	Autumn Gold
1962	Chevrolet	Corvair	920	Autumn Gold
1962	Chevrolet	Nova	920	Autumn Gold
1962	GM		T	Fawn Mist
1962	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	T	Sahara Mist
1962	Pontiac	Pontiac	T	Caravan Gold
1962	Pontiac	Tempest	T	Caravan Gold
1963	Buick	Buick	T	Fawn Mist
1963	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	920	Autumn Gold
1963	Chevrolet	ChevyII	920	Autumn Gold
1963	Chevrolet	Corvair	920	Autumn Gold
1963	Chevrolet	Nova	920,970	Autumn Gold	970 Adobe Beige top
1963	GM		T	Fawn Mist
1963	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	T	Sahara Mist
1963	Pontiac	Pontiac	T	Caravan Gold
1963	Pontiac	Tempest	T	Caravan Gold

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA2980
Chrysler/Dodge : DT6142
Make/Year Code : T, 46, 920
PPG/Ditzler : 22121
Dupont : 181-95187, 4257L, 882-95187L
Acme/Rogers : 9105
RM/BASF : A1478, 1478

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