1957 Thunderbird Doeskin Tan paint
This brown automotive paint color is most commonly known as Doeskin Tan. Another common paint color promotional name is Apricot. The color formulation has been used between 1957 and 1972, primarily by Ford; but also by Appliance. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Thunderbird, Fairlane, and Hussmann. See the full detailed list below.

The short model/year code for this paint on a Thunderbird in 1957, is L. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M0748 or M0748A. Ford production paint codes starting with M are usually followed by a 4 digit number and the letter "A" indicating its an exterior paint. The same code ending in the letter "G" is common for interior paints. These longer manufacturing codes are useful for tracking paint usage.

Example of 1957 Thunderbird Doeskin Tan See more information on 1957 Thunderbird Doeskin Tan or See all paints named "Doeskin Tan" or "Doeskin" or "Tan" Examples of paint code 1957 Thunderbird Doeskin Tan (click on image for larger/detailed view) Usage list 1957 Thunderbird Doeskin Tan paint (more information) year make model code paint name comment 1957 Ford L Doeskin Tan 1957 Ford Fairlane L Doeskin Tan 1957 Ford Thunderbird L Doeskin Tan 1972 Appliance Hussmann 3 Apricot Paint Manufacturer Codes PPG/Ditzler : 21331 Dupont : 246-90673, 93-90673, 2504 back to PaintRef.com homepage