"old" tuscan red

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>From our modelers corner, Jim Gillum:
"Old Red" was used until around 1958. This had a much higher red content
than the present red AND included a metallic particle suspended in the
paint.

In Googling metal flake paint history, it appears that this type of paint
didn't become common on automobiles until the 1960's. My question is, if
"old tuscan red" did contain metal flake and was used prior to 1958 as Jim
G. states, how long prior to 1958 was it used, and what was used prior to
that (old, old Tuscan red)?

Any and all thoughts/information appreciated,

Jim Cochran
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