(British Racing Green : Rootes : 1963 - 1973)
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1965 paint by Rootes with short manufacturer/year paint code of 86. This green automotive paint color is most commonly known as British Racing Green. Another common paint color promotional name is Forest Green. The color formulation has been used between 1963 and 1973, primarily by Rootes. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 107880 in 1965, is 86. The code 86 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: "86 1965 Rootes".

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Usage list 1965 Rootes 86 paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1963	Rootes		86	British Racing Green
1964	Rootes		86	British Racing Green
1965	Rootes		86	British Racing Green
1966	Rootes		86	British Racing Green
1967	Rootes		86	British Racing Green
1968	Rootes		86	Forest Green
1969	Rootes		86	Forest Green
1970	Rootes		86	Forest Green
1973	Rootes		86	Forest Green

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Make/Year Code : 86
Dupont : 8420L
Sherwin Williams : 9977
Glasurit : RTS-86, RTS86

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