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Authenticity reference

Trans Am boundary

fraud detection · documented

Stock-presenting 1970 Firebird Formula 400 with Ram Air hood treatment; representative exterior appearance, not proof of this car's Ram Air III installation. 1970 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 Ram Air III

Reference Details

Common issue
Using Trans Am media or equipment as if it authenticates a Formula Ram Air III car · 1970 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 Ram Air III
Confidence
documented · 1970 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 Ram Air III
Correct value
Ram Air IV and Trans Am shaker/spoiler/stripe cues should not be treated as Formula 400 proof · 1970 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 Ram Air III
Where to check
Model-line references, option documentation, body tags, and photo evidence · 1970 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 Ram Air III
Common issue
Using Trans Am media, shaker decals, or stripe treatment as if it authenticates a Formula 455 HO · 1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula 455 HO
Confidence
documented · 1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula 455 HO
Correct value
Trans Am shaker, wheel spoilers, air extractors, stripes, and standard equipment should not be treated as Formula 455 HO proof · 1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula 455 HO
Where to check
Model-line references, option documentation, body tags, and photo evidence · 1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula 455 HO
Common issue
Using Trans Am media, shaker decals, or stripe treatment as if it authenticates a Formula 455 HO · 1972 Pontiac Firebird Formula 455 HO
Confidence
documented · 1972 Pontiac Firebird Formula 455 HO
Correct value
Trans Am shaker, front air dam, wheel flares, full-width spoiler, and standard Trans Am equipment should not be treated as Formula 455 HO proof · 1972 Pontiac Firebird Formula 455 HO
Where to check
Model-line references, option documentation, body tags, and photo evidence · 1972 Pontiac Firebird Formula 455 HO

Cars With This Authenticity Marker

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