Matador Red is the same in 1971 and 1972. There was no other "Oldsmobile"
red used those two years and it certainly isn't a "fire engine" red. After
14 years, whatever color it was painted has long since
oxidized/faded/changed and you'll never be able to exactly match it. Go to
an auto paint specialist and they should get you in the ballpark.
Good luck.
C.J.
"Luchini" <none.RemoveThis@dontmailme.com> wrote in message
news:C2Vlc.34071$I%1.2081256@attbi_s51...
> I am new to this group and hopefully you can lend some help.
>
> I have a 72 Cutlass Supreme. From the factory it was a chocolate brown,
but
> about 14 years ago I had it repainted to a fire engine red. The gentleman
I
> took it too was a family friend and has since past on. I remember him
> telling me that he used a 71 (not 72) factory red.
>
> The touch-up paint he left use has since gone sour so I am wondering if an
> of you have an idea of where I might be able to procure 71 factory paint?
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Steve
>
> This is a public account so please reply to the group.
>
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