1973 GM, Lincoln, Mercury and Thunderbird Paint Charts and Color Codes

1973 GM Group Paint Charts and Color Codes

1973 GM Group Paint Charts and Color Codes

For correct identification, please refer to the colour code listings on this site.

Two-Tone Combinations - The first letter of a two-letter paint code identifies the body colour. The second letter identifies the roof colour. For example, the combinatin BM on a Ford would indicate the body finished in Dark Maroon and the roof are in Wimbledon White.

Lucite® - Acrylic Lacquer is recommended for SPOT REPAIR, panel repair and overall refinishing of all original automotive finishes.

Centari - Acrylic Enamel is recommended for small area, panel repair and overall refinishing.

Dulux® - Enamel may be used for panel repair and overall refinishing.

Note - It may be necessary at all times to tint colours to produce a satisfactory match due to normal weathering and changes in colour standards.

GM Group Paint Charts and Color Codes for 1973
SAMPLE	COLOUR	MFG. PAINT CODE	LUCITE® CODE	CENTARI® CODE	DULUX® CODE	YEAR	USE
	GM Classic White	10	5040L	5040A		1973	All Models
	GM Antiquie White	11	5338L	5338A	5338D	1973	All Models
	GM Silver Metallic	14	5563L	5563A	5563D	1973	All Models
	GM Tuxedo Black	19	99L	99A	93-005	1973	All Models
	GM Medium Bright Blue Metallic	22	5564L	5564A	5564D	1973	All Models
	GM Medium Blue	23	55486L	5486A	5486D	1973	All Models
	GM Light Blue Metallic	24	5473L	5473A	5473D	1973	All Models
	GM Dark Blue Metallic	26	4785LH	5478A	5478D	1973	All Models
	GM Dark Blue Metallic	27	5565LH	5565AH	5565D	1973	All Models
	GM Midnight Blue Metallic	29	5474L	5474A	5474D	1973	All Models
	GM Medium Green Metallic	41	5441LH	5441A	5441DH	1973	All Models
	GM Dark Green Metallic	42	5489LH	5489AH	5489DH	1973	All Models
	GM Light Green Metallic	44	5475L	5475A	5475D	1973	All Models
	GM Blue Green Metallic	45	5288L	5288A	5288D	1973	All Models
	GM Green Gold Metallic	46	5479L	5479A	5479DH	1973	All Models
	GM Elkhart Green Metallic	47	5462LH	5462AH	5462DH	1973	All Models
	GM Midnight Green	48	5480LH	5480AH	5480DH	1973	All Models
	GM Light Yellow	51	5484LH	5484AH	5484DH	1973	All Models
	GM Yellow	52	5566LH	5566AH	5566D	1973	All Models
	GM Yellow Metallic	53	5567LM	5567AH	5567D	1973	All Models
	GM Autumn Gold Metallic	54	5497LH	5497AH	5497D	1973	All Models
	GM Chamois	56	5481L	5481A	5481D	1973	All Models
	GM Light Copper Metallic	60	5490LM	5490AH	5490DH	1973	All Models
	GM Light Orange	61	5487LH	5487AH	5487DH	1973	All Models
	GM Medium Bronze Metallic	62	5488LH	5488AH	5488D	1973	All Models
	GM Silver Metallic	64	5476L	5476A	5476D	1973	All Models
	GM Burnt Coral Metallic	65	5554LH	5554AH	5554DH	1973	All Models
	GM Taupe Metallic	66	5482L	5482A	5482D	1973	All Models
	GM Midnight Gray Metallic	67	5553L	5553A	5553D	1973	All Models
	GM Dark Brown Metallic	68	5483L	5483A	5483D	1973	All Models
	GM Dark Red Metallic	74	5477LM	5477AM	5477DH	1973	All Models
	GM Medium Red	75	5485LM	5485AH	5485DH	1973	All Models
	GM Dark Brown Metallic	68	5483L	5483A	5483D	1973	All Models
	GM Dark Red Metallic	74	5477LM	5477AM	5477DH	1973	All Models
	GM Medium Red	75	5485LM	5485AH	5485DH	1973	All Models
	GM Mille Miglia Red	76	5291LM	5291AM	5291DH	1973	All Models
	GM Orange Metallic	80	5568LM	5568AM	5568DH	1973	All Models
	GM Beige	81	5491L	5491A	5491D	1973	All Models
	GM Medium Orange Metallic	97	5552L	5552AH	5552DH	1973	All Models

GM Group Interior Colors for 1973
SAMPLE	COLOUR	MFG. PAINT CODE	YEAR	USE
	GM White	9909L	1973	Chevrolet, Oldsmobile & Pontiac
	GM Dark Saddle	9997LH / 10014LH	1973	Chevrolet, Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac & Corvette
	GM Medium Blue	9983L	1973	Chevrolet, Oldsmobile & Pontiac
	GM Dark Green	9987LH/10008LH	1973	Chevrolet, Buick, Oldsmobile & Pontiac
	GM Light Neutral	9992L	1973	Chevrolet & Pontiac
	GM Dark Saddle	10004LH	1973	Corvette
	GM Dark Blue	9984LH / 10006LH	1973	Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Pontiac
	GM Dark Oxblood	10000LH / 10016LH	1973	Chevrolet, Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac & Corvette
	GM Midnight Neutral	9994LH / 10012LH	1973	Chevrolet, Buick & Pontiac
	GM Medium Chamois	9990L	1973	Chevrolet & Pontiac
	GM Midnight Blue	9985LH / 10007LH	1973	Chevrolet, Buick & Corvette
	GM Black	99L4428L	1973	Chevrolet, Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac & Corvette
	GM Medium Saddle	10003L	1973	Corvette
	GM Dark Chamois	9991LH / 10010LH	1973	Chevrolet & Pontiac

1973 GM STRIPING COLORS
LUCITE� CODE	COLOR	USAGE
99L	Black	Cheverolet, Buick & Oldsmobile
9963L	White	Cheverolet & Oldsmobile
5040L	White	Buick
9692L	Silver	Cheverolet
10074LH	Dark Charcoal Metallic	Cheverolet
10075LH	Dark Brown	Oldsmobile
10076L	Medium Blue	Oldsmobile

1973 ROOF MOLDING COLORS MATCHED TO VINYL ROOF
ROOF COLOR CODE	LUCITE� CODE	COLOR	USAGE
A	9895L	White	Cheverolet, Buick, Oldsmobile & Pontiac
B	99L	Black	Cheverolet, Buick, Oldsmobile & Pontiac
D	10059LH	Medium Blue	Cheverolet, Buick, Oldsmobile & Pontiac
F	10063L	Medium Chamois	Cheverolet & Pontiac
G	10060LH	Medium Green	Cheverolet, Buick, Oldsmobile & Pontiac
H	10062LH	Maroon	Cheverolet, Buick, Oldsmobile & Pontiac
R	9869L	Dark Brown	Buick & Oldsmobile
T	10061L	Light Neutral	Cheverolet, Buick, Oldsmobile & Pontiac