unopened 42 year old cans of paint ? what is the shelf life on paint ?

i have my 97 taurus listed for sale or trade . i got an email that reads :

" HI

Any chance you might be looking for original Mopar paint from the like about 66 - 71? I have about 6 cases of it in a couple of colors. I can get exact years and colors for you if interested. I asked a friend of mine who runs his family auto body garage and he says folks are still looking for these and I should be able to get $50 a quart but I refuse to sell on eBay any longer and have not got it on Craigslist just yet.

Thanks

Rob "

would the paint still be useable after all of those years ?

Have him open at least one up and see. If it is still in liquid form, I would say the shelf life is at least 42 years. ;) I wouldn't hold my breath though.

What kind of paint is it? but i doubt it would be any good.

41 years.

They were done many moons ago...big risk to use any paint over a year old.