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Authenticity reference

Engine VIN derivative stamp

numbers matching · reported

1972 Hurst/Olds hardtop in Cameo White and gold trim with W-30-style hood open; exact-year Hurst/Olds visual context, not individual-car proof. 1972 Oldsmobile 442 Hurst Olds W-30

Reference Details

Common issue
Engine assembly without a matching or plausible VIN derivative represented as original to the car. · 1968 Ford Mustang GT 428 Cobra Jet
Confidence
reported · 1968 Ford Mustang GT 428 Cobra Jet
Correct value
The cited reference reports the VIN is typically stamped on the rear of the engine block or rear of the cylinder head on 1968-up Ford engines; it should reconcile with the car's VIN and factory documents when present and legible. · 1968 Ford Mustang GT 428 Cobra Jet
Where to check
Back of the engine block or back of the cylinder head; compare to VIN plate, title, invoice, or build documentation. · 1968 Ford Mustang GT 428 Cobra Jet
Confidence
documented · 1972 Oldsmobile 442 Hurst Olds W-30
Correct value
3 2 M plus last six VIN digits for Oldsmobile, 1972, Lansing · 1972 Oldsmobile 442 Hurst Olds W-30
Where to check
Small smooth pad on Oldsmobile V8 block below cylinder head behind power steering pump, driver side · 1972 Oldsmobile 442 Hurst Olds W-30

Cars With This Authenticity Marker

2 linked car pages.

Sources & Documentation