(Light Champagne : Lincoln : 1978 - 1987)
This code is listed in our database as an offset listing to PPG code 3039; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1979 paint by Ford with a promotional name of Light Champagne. This brown automotive paint color is most commonly known as Light Champagne. Other common color promotional names include Roman Bronze and Brown. The color formulation has been used between 1978 and 1987, primarily by Lincoln; but also by Ford, Company Fleet Vehicles. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 38864 in 1979, is 5C. 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: 5C. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5570 or M5570A. 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 Light Champagne See more information on "1979 Ford Light Champagne"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 5C
or See all paints named "Light Champagne" or "Light" or "Champagne"

Usage list 1979 Ford Light Champagne paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Brown	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1978	Lincoln	Lincoln	5C	Light Champagne
1979	Ford		5C	Light Champagne
1979	Lincoln	Lincoln	5C	Light Champagne
1987	Fleet		40579XL	Roman Bronze	metallic, Architectural Code 40579XL, DDL DAR DAU, lighter, |Polycron III, Duracron, Duranar Coatings PPG Offset Listing|

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5570
Make/Year Code : 40579XL, 5C
PPG/Ditzler : 3039
Dupont : 45165LH, 45165, 45165AM
RM/BASF : 9518

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