(Plum : GM : 1974 - 1975)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 2659; therefore, the results below are from that code.

This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Plum. Other common color promotional names include Rhone Red, Burgundy, and Red. The color formulation has been used between 1974 and 1975, primarily by GM; but also by Chevrolet, Buick and Oldsmobile. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 17723 in 1975, is 79. Careful when using this paint code along with the make and year to specify this paint since it is may not be unique. You can check the paint code here: 79. The longer GM paint manufacturing code, sometimes called the "Fisher paint code", is WA4540. This longer manufacturing code is useful for tracking paint usage.

Example of 1975 Oldsmobile Burgundy See more information on "1975 Oldsmobile Burgundy"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 79
or See all paints named "Burgundy"

Usage list 1975 Oldsmobile Burgundy paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Red	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
	GM		79	Plum	metallic, 74-75, |Autocolor Colour Register 1998-1999|
	GM		79	Rhone Red	metallic, 74-75, |Autocolor Colour Register 1998-1999|
	GM		79	Plum	metallic, 74-75, |Autocolor Colour Register 1998-1999|
	GM		79	Rhone Red	metallic, 74-75, |Autocolor Colour Register 1998-1999|
1974	Buick	Buick	79	Plum
1974	GM		79	Plum
1975	Buick	Buick	79	Rhone Red
1975	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	79	Burgundy
1975	Chevrolet	Nova	79	Burgundy
1975	GM		79	Rhone Red
1975	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	79	Burgundy

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA4540
Make/Year Code : 79
PPG/Ditzler : 2659
Dupont : 42814AM, 927AF944, 42814LM, 42814, 42814DM
Sherwin Williams : 6064
RM/BASF : 2719
Autocolor ICI Nexa : 6ML9B, 4824M

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