(Mediterranean Blue : Fiat : 1969 - 1990)
At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint for over 21 years of use.

This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 13880; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1972 paint by Fiat with short manufacturer/year paint code of 497. This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Mediterranean Blue. Other common color promotional names include Blue and Blu Cannes. The color formulation has been used between 1969 and 1990, primarily by Fiat; but also by International Harvester, Company Fleet Vehicles. See the full detailed list below. The use of this paint is for main body and special order color.

The one Company/Organization with Fleet Vehicles using this color is: Conrail Corp.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 57442 in 1972, is 497. The code 497 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: "497 1972 Fiat".

Example of 1972 Fiat 497 See more information on "1972 Fiat 497"
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Usage list 1972 Fiat 497 paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Blue	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1969	Fiat		497	Blu Cannes	newer version FI-497/00N
1970	Fiat		497	Mediterranean Blue
1971	Fiat		497	Mediterranean Blue
1972	Fiat		497	Mediterranean Blue
1973	Fiat		497	Mediterranean Blue
1974	Fiat		497	Mediterranean Blue
1985	International Harvester	Truck	6848	Blue	Custom, |IH MT-90 Parts Merchandising Catalog|, ppg/name best guess
1990	Fleet	Conrail Corp		Blue

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Chrysler/Dodge : DT8791
Make/Year Code : 497, 6848
PPG/Ditzler : 13880
Dupont : 08748, 8748, IC1882, 8724
Acme/Rogers : 90407
Glasurit : FI-497/00N, FI497/00N, FI-497, FI497

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