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Building a model of my old race car.  Only clues to the color are it was sprayed around 1970 and was not a metallic, I think.  Sort of a lime green or olive drab ?

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could it be laurel green?  it a chevy colour from the 50s and i think a photo of it might fade to something like your pic. I searched for the truck colour rather than the car since they seem to be the same

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To all who suggested a possible color, my deep appreciation.  Any others?  More research required with those suggestions.  Merry Christmas to all on this forum who have unselfishly tried to help others.

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I don't see any green or olive drab in that paint. To me it looks like pale gold (sort of similar to the "cashmere" color popular in the '90s, but a bit more gold-ish).  The Tamiya X-11 looks pretty close, but seems it seems a bit too beige.  There are probably nail polish colors very close to what's needed.  The transporter truck's cab seems to be painted the same color as the car.

I should also add that color photos are not very good for accurate color matching. Plus since the original vehicle is likely long gone, who will question your color choice?

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Further research has disclosed that the color was a metallic color used on Chevy trucks.  My brother got the vehicles painted while I was working for Uncle Sam, so I was not involved in the color choice.  Again, deepest thanks to all who responded with possible colors.   I have ordered (from MCW) Laurel green and yellow green metallic colors.  We shall see which one looks the best.  Thanks again.  You guys are the best.

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