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Authenticity reference

Standard 389 four-barrel engine identity

numbers matching · reported

1964 Pontiac Tempest LeMans GTO sports coupe in Grenadier Red; used for first-year GTO front-end, hood-scoop, color, and sports-coupe context. 1964 Pontiac GTO

Reference Details

Common issue
Later replacement engine or Tri-Power-upgraded engine represented as original standard 389.
Confidence
reported
Correct value
389 four-barrel evidence such as 78X/79J-code-family support, correct carburetor/intake context, date-correct block/head/intake evidence and matching paperwork
Where to check
Engine stamp pad, casting and date codes, intake/carburetor tags, PHS paperwork and service history

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