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Authenticity reference

Paint and trim agreement

trim correctness · reported

Reference Details

Common issue
Period-correct colors or Cyclone cues treated as drivetrain proof. · 1967 Mercury Comet 427 R-Code
Confidence
reported · 1967 Mercury Comet 427 R-Code
Correct value
Paint, interior, stripe, wheel, and body equipment should match the door tag and records · 1967 Mercury Comet 427 R-Code
Where to check
Door tag, hidden original finish, invoice, build record, or Marti report · 1967 Mercury Comet 427 R-Code
Common issue
Calypso Coral, GT stripes, or wheel covers treated as drivetrain proof. · 1968 Mercury Cyclone GT 428 Cobra Jet
Confidence
documented · 1968 Mercury Cyclone GT 428 Cobra Jet
Correct value
Paint, stripe, interior, wheel, and option codes should agree with the door tag and records · 1968 Mercury Cyclone GT 428 Cobra Jet
Where to check
Door tag, hidden original finish, invoice, build sheet, or Marti report · 1968 Mercury Cyclone GT 428 Cobra Jet
Common issue
A period-correct color or GT stripe treated as proof of original configuration. · 1971 Ford Torino GT 429 Cobra Jet
Confidence
documented · 1971 Ford Torino GT 429 Cobra Jet
Correct value
Paint and interior should match the data plate and factory records · 1971 Ford Torino GT 429 Cobra Jet
Where to check
Warranty/data plate, hidden original finish, invoice, build sheet, or Marti report · 1971 Ford Torino GT 429 Cobra Jet
Common issue
A period-correct color, laser stripe, hood, or wheel treated as proof of original configuration. · 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport 351 Cobra Jet
Confidence
documented · 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport 351 Cobra Jet
Correct value
Paint, stripe, roof, and interior codes should agree with the door label and factory records · 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport 351 Cobra Jet
Where to check
Door data plate, hidden original finish, invoice, build sheet, or Marti report · 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport 351 Cobra Jet

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