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Authenticity reference

VIN and body identity

fraud detection · documented

1971 Dodge Challenger R/T exterior; licensed model-line context for the R/T hardtop shape and 1971 front-end identity. 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T 426 Hemi

Reference Details

Common issue
A non-letter 300, transplanted plate, or replacement body represented as a 300L · 1965 Chrysler 300L
Confidence
documented · 1965 Chrysler 300L
Correct value
C453 Detroit or C456 Delaware serial prefix with C42 hardtop or C45 convertible body code and mutually consistent title and data plate · 1965 Chrysler 300L
Where to check
Door hinge-pillar serial plate, body data plate, body structure, title, and ownership records · 1965 Chrysler 300L
Common issue
Ordinary SportsRoof, transferred identity, or aerodynamic replica represented as a production Talladega · 1969 Ford Torino Talladega
Confidence
documented · 1969 Ford Torino Talladega
Correct value
VIN pattern 9A46Q with Atlanta assembly, Cobra fastback bench-seat body, and non-Ram-Air 428 Cobra Jet code · 1969 Ford Torino Talladega
Where to check
Dashboard VIN, door data plate, title, body shell, and ownership records · 1969 Ford Torino Talladega
Common issue
Standard-nose Cyclone Spoiler, Cyclone CJ, ordinary Cyclone, replica nose, or transferred identity represented as a Spoiler II · 1969 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II
Confidence
documented · 1969 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II
Correct value
VIN pattern 9H15M: 1969 model year, Lorain assembly, Cyclone two-door SportsRoof, and M-code 351 Windsor four-barrel · 1969 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II
Where to check
Dashboard VIN, driver-door data plate, title, body shell, and serial-specific records · 1969 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II
Common issue
JS23 R/T hardtop or JH29 SE represented as a factory R/T SE Six Pack. · 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T SE 440 Six Pack
Confidence
documented · 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T SE 440 Six Pack
Correct value
JS29V pattern for a 1970 Challenger R/T SE sports hardtop with 440 Six Pack · 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T SE 440 Six Pack
Where to check
Dashboard VIN, fender tag, broadcast sheet, title history, and original sales records · 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T SE 440 Six Pack
Common issue
Base Challenger, 383 R/T, 440 R/T, or visual clone represented as a factory Hemi car. · 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T 426 Hemi
Confidence
reported · 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T 426 Hemi
Correct value
JS23R1 pattern for a 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T hardtop with 426 Hemi, plus matching tag and paperwork evidence · 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T 426 Hemi
Where to check
VIN plate, fender tag, broadcast sheet, title/registration history, and original sales paperwork · 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T 426 Hemi
Common issue
Base Challenger, 383 R/T, 440 four-barrel R/T, or visual clone represented as a factory 440 Six Pack car. · 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 Six Pack
Confidence
reported · 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 Six Pack
Correct value
JS23/V-code pattern for a 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T hardtop with 440 Six Pack where the original VIN and records survive · 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 Six Pack
Where to check
VIN plate, fender tag, broadcast sheet, title/registration history, and original sales paperwork · 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 Six Pack
Common issue
An El Camino shell, altered identity plate, replacement front clip, or current badges represented as an original Caballero · 1980 GMC Caballero
Confidence
documented · 1980 GMC Caballero
Correct value
13-digit 1980 GMC Caballero identity with GMC division, W car line, 80 two-door-pickup body, engine character, A model year, plant, and sequence that agree with the shell and title · 1980 GMC Caballero
Where to check
Upper-left instrument-panel VIN plate, title, body structure, cowl/body identification, and ownership records · 1980 GMC Caballero

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