Many 1942 models were "trapped" in the warehouse when the resolution was passed to end civilian sales and switch to war work. After the war, in the rush to supply dealers, many were shipped "as is". The dealers were encouraged to repaint them and decals were offered at no cost. In the rush of post war sales, few bothered. Civilian production started in the fall of 1945 with green Johnsons. Prewar Johnsons were dull aluminum.
