(Bordeaux Maroon : Chevrolet : 1934 - 1946)
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1939 paint by GM/45016 with short manufacturer/year paint code of 251. This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Bordeaux Maroon. The color formulation has been used between 1934 and 1946, primarily by Chevrolet; but also by GMC. See the full detailed list below.

Chevrolet used this paint as a special order color.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 45016 in 1939, is 251. The code 251 is unique to this paint color formulation for this year; therefore, the code can be used along with the manufacturer and year to specify the paint. For example: "251 1939 Chevrolet". Please note that 1939 make paint codes are quite old and may not exist in many modern databases.

Example of 1939 GM 251 See more information on "1939 GM 251"
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Usage list 1939 GM 251 paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1934	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	250	Bordeaux Maroon
1934	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	250	Bordeaux Maroon
1934	GMC	GMC	250	Bordeaux Maroon
1934	GMC	GMC	250	Bordeaux Maroon
1935	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	250	Bordeaux Maroon
1935	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	250	Bordeaux Maroon
1937	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck		Bordeaux Maroon
1937	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck		Bordeaux Maroon
1938	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	251	Bordeaux Maroon
1938	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	251	Bordeaux Maroon
1938	Chevrolet	Fleet		Bordeaux Maroon
1938	Chevrolet	Fleet		Bordeaux Maroon
1939	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	251	Bordeaux Maroon
1939	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	251	Bordeaux Maroon
1940	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	251	Bordeaux Maroon
1940	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	251	Bordeaux Maroon
1941	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	251,T240	Bordeaux Maroon	Tarrytown & Baltimore plants only
1941	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	251,T240	Bordeaux Maroon	Tarrytown & Baltimore plants only
1942	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	251,T240	Bordeaux Maroon	Tarrytown & Baltimore plants only
1942	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	251,T240	Bordeaux Maroon	Tarrytown & Baltimore plants only
1946	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	251,234J	Bordeaux Maroon	234J combo, Tarrytown & Baltimore plants only
1946	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	251,234J	Bordeaux Maroon	234J combo, Tarrytown & Baltimore plants only

Paint Manufacturer Codes
PPG/Ditzler : 50004
Dupont : 93-1859

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