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Authenticity reference

Paint, exterior, and cabin

trim correctness · documented

Reference Details

Common issue
Repaint, retrim, added SST parts, stripe, vinyl roof, buckets, console, tachometer, or wagon equipment represented as original delivery · 1968 AMC Rebel
Confidence
documented · 1968 AMC Rebel
Correct value
Tag- and record-supported Lustre-Gard color, roof or top, series moldings, stripe, wheel treatment, upholstery, seating, instruments, controls, and ordered accessories · 1968 AMC Rebel
Where to check
Body and trim tag, protected finish, panels, roof or top hardware, scripts, moldings, cabin, option hardware, invoice, and build evidence · 1968 AMC Rebel
Common issue
Repaint, vinyl-roof or sunroof conversion, added SJ trim, color-matched wheels, retrim, console, gauges, or replacement mahogany represented as original delivery · 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix
Confidence
documented · 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix
Correct value
Plate- and record-supported paint, roof, pinstripe, moldings, mirrors, scripts, wheel treatment, upholstery, seating, mahogany trim, instruments, console, and options · 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix
Where to check
Body and trim plate, protected finish, roof and panel hardware, trim, wheels, cabin, option hardware, PHS record, invoice, and restoration evidence · 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix
Common issue
Repaint, roof conversion, added SJ trim, retrim, console, gauges, or replacement woodgrain represented as original · 1974 Pontiac Grand Prix
Confidence
documented · 1974 Pontiac Grand Prix
Correct value
Plate- and record-supported finish, roof, pinstripe, moldings, scripts, wheels, upholstery, seating, simulated woodgrain, instruments, console, and options · 1974 Pontiac Grand Prix
Where to check
Body and trim plate, PHS record, protected finish and trim, roof, cabin, option hardware, invoice, and restoration evidence · 1974 Pontiac Grand Prix
Common issue
Repaint, added Collector graphics or emblems, substituted roof panels or wheels, retrim, or replacement cabin parts represented as original delivery · 1982 Chevrolet Corvette
Confidence
documented · 1982 Chevrolet Corvette
Correct value
Body-tag- and record-supported paint, two-tone or Collector treatment, roof panels, glass, emblems, wheels, upholstery, carpet, instruments, steering wheel, and options · 1982 Chevrolet Corvette
Where to check
Body tag, build sheet, invoice, protected finish, hatch or fixed-glass hardware, roof panels, trim, wheels, cabin, and restoration evidence · 1982 Chevrolet Corvette
Common issue
Repaint, replacement spoiler or scoop, added badges, later wheels, retrim, audio, Recaros, T-roof conversion, or restored details represented as original delivery · 1982 Ford Mustang GT
Confidence
documented · 1982 Ford Mustang GT
Correct value
Label- and record-supported GT color, air dam, fog lamps, scoop, spoiler, moldings, badges, wheel path, blackout cabin, instruments, console, seats, and ordered roof or comfort equipment · 1982 Ford Mustang GT
Where to check
Certification label, protected finish, body panels, trim hardware, cabin, roof structure, option equipment, invoice, and Ford report · 1982 Ford Mustang GT

Cars With This Authenticity Marker

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