(Sahara Tan : Ford : 1940 - 1950)
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This brown automotive paint color is most commonly known as Sahara Tan. Another common paint color promotional name is Sahara Sand. The color formulation has been used between 1940 and 1950, primarily by Ford; but also by Company Fleet Vehicles, Mercury. See the full detailed list below.

The two Companies/Organizations with Fleet Vehicles using this color are: Ford Truck.

20157 is a paint code for PPG (Pittsburgh Plate Glass) who has been providing automotive paints since 1924 (originally Ditzler Color Company subsidiary acquired in 1928). PPG/Ditzler codes from 10000 to 95000 were used on new paint formulations starting in the late 1930's and extending to around 1968. PPG/Ditzler codes in the 20000 to 29999 range are primarily shades of brown, beige, and cream. These PPG codes serve as a great way to track the usage of paint between and within vehicle manufacturers.

Example of the color Ditzler 20157 See more information on Ditzler code "20157"

Usage list of Ditzler paint code 20157 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1940	Fleet	Ford Truck		Sahara Tan
1940	Fleet	Ford Truck		Sahara Tan
1940	Fleet	Ford Truck		Sahara Tan
1940	Ford			Sahara Sand
1940	Ford			Sahara Sand
1940	Ford			Sahara Sand
1940	Ford	Ford Truck		Sahara Tan
1940	Ford	Ford Truck		Sahara Tan
1940	Ford	Ford Truck		Sahara Tan
1940	Mercury	Mercury		Sahara Sand
1940	Mercury	Mercury		Sahara Sand
1940	Mercury	Mercury		Sahara Sand
1950	Fleet			Sahara Tan	|Ditzler Book|
1950	Fleet			Sahara Tan	|Ditzler Book|
1950	Fleet			Sahara Tan	|Ditzler Book|

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