Finding your Ford Classic paint code

Common places to find your Ford Classic paint code include:

• J – Grabber Blue
• 3 – Poppy Red
• T – Candyapple Red
• A – Raven Black

Finding the paint code for your Ford Classic is essential for an exact color match when restoring or repainting your vehicle. The paint code is typically located on the vehicle’s identification plate, which can be found inside the driver’s door frame, on the door jamb, or under the hood. This code is usually a combination of letters and numbers that correspond to the factory-issued color.

Ford Classic car paint over the years

Ford Classic cars have featured a diverse range of paint colors over the years, reflecting the design trends and technological advancements of each era. Early Ford models from the 1920s and 1930s were often painted in simple yet timeless shades like Raven Black (A) and Washington Blue (B2). As the 1950s and 1960s introduced more vibrant styling, bold colors such as Poppy Red (3), Springtime Yellow (8), and Candyapple Red (T) became popular.