(Dark Champagne : Lincoln : 1978 - 1979)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 3038; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1979 paint by Ford with a promotional name of Dark Champagne. This brown automotive paint color is most commonly known as Dark Champagne. Another common paint color promotional name is Brown. The color formulation has been used between 1978 and 1979, primarily by Lincoln; but also by Ford. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 38862 in 1979, is 5A. Careful when using this paint code along with the make and year to specify this paint since it is may not be unique. You can check the paint code here: 5A. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5548 or M5548A. Ford production paint codes starting with M are usually followed by a 4 digit number and the letter "A" indicating its an exterior paint. For example, the same code ending in the letter "G" is common for accent paints. These longer manufacturing codes are useful for tracking paint usage.

Example of 1979 Ford Dark Champagne See more information on "1979 Ford Dark Champagne"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 5A
or See all paints named "Dark Champagne" or "Dark" or "Champagne"

Usage list 1979 Ford Dark Champagne paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Brown	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1978	Lincoln	Lincoln	5A	Dark Champagne
1979	Ford		5A	Dark Champagne
1979	Lincoln	Lincoln	5A	Dark Champagne
1979	Lincoln	MarkV	5A	Dark Champagne

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5548
Make/Year Code : 5A
PPG/Ditzler : 3038
Dupont : 44443, 45164AH, 45164LH, 45164
RM/BASF : 9517

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