(Autumn Gold : Chevrolet : 1962)
At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint across 5 manufacturers/makes, and with 6 unique promotional names.

This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 22121; therefore, the results below are from that code.

This gold automotive paint color is most commonly known as Autumn Gold. Other common color promotional names include Brown, Caravan Gold, Driftwood Beige, Fawn Mist, and Sahara Mist. The color formulation has been used only in 1962, primarily by Chevrolet; but also by Buick, Cadillac, GM, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: ChevyII, Nova, 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 short make/year code for this paint on an Oldsmobile in 1962, is T. Careful when using this paint code along with the make and year to specify this paint since it is may not be unique. You can check the paint code here: T. The longer GM paint manufacturing code, sometimes called the "Fisher paint code", is WA2980. The longer Chrysler paint manufacturing code, sometimes called the "Dodge Truck paint code" is DT6142. These longer manufacturing codes are useful for tracking paint usage.

Example of 1962 Oldsmobile Sahara Mist See more information on "1962 Oldsmobile Sahara Mist"
or see paints with short model/year code of : T
or See all paints named "Sahara Mist" or "Sahara" or "Mist"

Examples of paint code 1962 Oldsmobile Sahara Mist (click on image for larger/detailed view)


Usage list 1962 Oldsmobile Sahara Mist paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Brown	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
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

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

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