Lincoln Mark V Paint Chips & Color Codes (1977–1979)

Reference original paint chips, color-and-fabric selections, and PPG paint mixing codes for the 1977, 1978, and 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V. These factory color references — including the hand-painted Collector's Series gold pinstripe mixing code — help restorers match authentic Mark V colors exactly.

79 PAINT CHIP

1979 Luxury Car Color Selections

Lincoln produced a nice 8.5 x 11-sized paint chip and interior color combinations sheet that was three-part folded for consumer use. The paint chips were actual paint applied to paper chips for a realistic view of the multiple colors available for 1979.

Year Color Name Paint Code Notes
1979 Jubilee Gold Metallic 66 Diamond Jubilee / Luxury Group
1978 Diamond Blue Metallic 3Q Diamond Jubilee Edition
1979 Collector's Series Gold (Pinstripe) PPG Mixing Code Hand-painted
Color chart for the 1979 Lincoln Continental, showing a selection of exterior colors with corresponding color codes and descriptions.
A printed document or brochure with specifications and options for 1979 luxury Lincoln cars, including color selections and trim packages, with contact information for Lincoln-Mercury Division in Lincoln, Illinois, and a logo for Lincoln and Mercury.

CS GOLD PINSTRIPE PAINT CODES

Collector’s Series Gold Paint Stripe Mixing Codes

Here are the actual paint mixing codes for the 1979 Collector’s Series hand painted pin strip gold color for PPG brand paints.   Click on each photo to view it closely.

A color chart titled '1979 Ford Striping Colors' displaying a list of colors, their Ford codes, and associated Ditzler codes, with a black color spectrum on the right side.
Receipt from Wesco Auto Lynnwood for DCCDark Gold #8, printed on a roll of paper, with various color and grams details, and additional notes about Lincoln Stripe.

78 PAINT AND FABRIC

1978 Luxury Car Advance Color and Upholstery Portfolio

This is a large multi page hard card stock dealer brochure that was used by a Lincoln salesman to show the potential Continental buyer the available paint colors and interior fabrics and their respective combinations.  It is a large brochure with each section measuring 11×14 inches.

Vintage automotive color and trim chart for Lincoln vehicles from 1978, featuring sections for Continental, Lincoln, Versailles, and other models, with detailed paint colors, vinyl roof combinations, and special codes.
A fabric swatch chart for 1978 cloth interiors, including various colors and patterns for car seats and interiors, with sections labeled for different models and interior options.
A color chart of 1978 exterior paint colors and vinyl roof sample swatches.
A color and material chart for 1978 Lincoln Continental and other Lincoln car interior options, including leather colors, fabric swatches, and designer series.
Cover page of a 1978 luxury car catalog titled 'Advance Color and Upholstery Portfolio' for the Continental Mark V and Lincoln Versailles, with Ford logo and 75th anniversary badge.
Page from a 1978 car brochure showing color options and interior fabrics for the Diamond Jubilee Continental Mark V. Includes exterior paint colors, luxury group options, and fabric swatches for seats and trim.

78 PAINT CHIP

1978 Luxury Car Color Selections

The three part paint chip multi folded card continued for 1978 with little change in construction.  The vibrant 1978 colors were well presented in this sharp handout.  Click on photos for a closer inspection.

A printed brochure page for the 1978 Lincoln luxury cars, featuring color options and specifications, with logos of Ford and Lincoln at the bottom.
Color chart for 1978 Lincoln Continental exterior colors, including luxury and optional shades, with descriptions.

77 PAINT AND FABRIC

1977 Luxury Car Advance Color and Upholstery Portfolio

This is a large multi page hard card stock dealer brochure that was used by a Lincoln salesman to show the potential Continental buyer the available paint colors and interior fabrics and their respective combinations.  It is a large brochure with each section measuring 11×14 inches.

A color and material selection chart for 1977 Continental Mark V designer series, luxury groups, and interior options, including exterior paint, vinyl roof, interior fabrics, and seat styles.
A vintage 1977 Continental Advance Color and Upholstery Portfolio book cover with a minimalist design and the brand's logo.
Back side of a vintage album cover or book with faded text and a small barcode in the bottom left corner referencing the Lincoln-Mercury Division merchandising department.
A catalog page displaying 1977 leather interior fabric options and exterior paint colors for Lincoln vehicles, including fabric swatches in black, blue, dark red, dark green, dove gray, gold, cream, and white, along with paint samples in black, cream
1977 Lincoln Continental color and trim chart, showing paint colors, vinyl roof and bodyside molding options, and luxury group packages.
A fabric swatch chart displaying various interior upholstery fabric options for 1977 Continental and Lincoln vehicles, including colors and textures for different models like Mark V and Town Car, with sections for additional vinyl, roof, and luxury f

77 PAINT CHIP

1977 Luxury Car Color Selections

This sharp three part card allowed the potential Lincoln buyer to see the available paint colors for the 1977 model year.  Fully expanded the card was 9 inches by 11 inches and contained actual color painted chips.  This brochure was also mailed out to potential customers.

Color chart for 1977 Lincoln Continental, showing exterior color options including black, dove gray, midnight blue, dark jade metallic, cream, cordovan metallic, light cordovan, white, and optional colors such as dark red moondust, ice blue moondust,
Paper with color options and descriptions for 1977 Lincoln Continental Color Selections, including fabric and leather choices, and a Lincoln-Mercury logo at the bottom.