1940 Business Coupe Paint Color

[hilgretasmom1]

Did 1940 Dodge passenger cars come in metallic colors? I have found a Ditzler paint chart for 1940 Dodge colors but none of the colors are noted as "poly" which was a typical indication for metallic in the era. I am specifically trying to determine if a dark green with a very fine metallic was used.

[jpage]

According to the Auto Color Library listings for 1939-1940 Dodge does not show any poly colors available. There are 2 dark greens available, Atlantic Green and a very dark Seaplane Green but not in poly. The '39-'40 Plymouth listings show an Amphibian Green poly, which is a gray/green color similar to Avon Green for 1936 Dodge  shown in the photo below. In sunlight, the photo color looks a little lighter and brighter.

[hilgretasmom1]

Thank you jpage