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Authenticity reference

Paint, stripe and interior

trim correctness · documented

1969 Mercury Cyclone GT interior context; same-year interior reference, not exact Spoiler 428 trim proof. 1969 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler 428 Cobra Jet

Reference Details

Common issue
A plausible repaint, Bumble Bee stripe, vinyl roof or retrim is described as original without records. · 1968 Dodge Dart GTS
Confidence
documented · 1968 Dodge Dart GTS
Correct value
Codes and surviving evidence match Dodge's 1968 color-and-trim charts · 1968 Dodge Dart GTS
Where to check
Fender tag, broadcast sheet, hidden paint, upholstery remnants and restoration records · 1968 Dodge Dart GTS
Common issue
Tribute livery added to a regular Cyclone or GT · 1969 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler 428 Cobra Jet
Confidence
reported · 1969 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler 428 Cobra Jet
Correct value
Cale/Dan colors, stripe placement, seats, trim color, and equipment must match data plate, Marti/build records, and survivor evidence · 1969 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler 428 Cobra Jet
Where to check
Paint codes, trim codes, original photos, build sheet, Marti report, invoice, interior tags · 1969 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler 428 Cobra Jet
Common issue
A later repaint, reproduction stripe, or retrim represented as the original combination. · 1972 Plymouth Duster 340
Confidence
documented · 1972 Plymouth Duster 340
Correct value
Paint and trim codes agree with protected finish, upholstery construction, stripe evidence, and the individual order record. · 1972 Plymouth Duster 340
Where to check
Fender tag, broadcast sheet, window sticker, protected paint, upholstery seams and materials, and period photographs · 1972 Plymouth Duster 340
Common issue
A repaint, reproduction stripe, or replacement buckets represented as original Sport equipment. · 1973 Ford Gran Torino Sport
Confidence
documented · 1973 Ford Gran Torino Sport
Correct value
1973 paint, laser-stripe family, roof, and trim codes supported by hidden finishes and original records · 1973 Ford Gran Torino Sport
Where to check
Certification label/data plate, hidden paint, stripe layers, upholstery construction, invoice, window sticker or serial-specific Marti report · 1973 Ford Gran Torino Sport
Common issue
A repaint, reproduction stripe, blacked-out hood, Rallye wheels, or retrim represented as the original combination. · 1974 Plymouth Duster 360
Confidence
documented · 1974 Plymouth Duster 360
Correct value
Paint and trim codes should agree with protected finish, upholstery construction, stripe evidence, and the individual order record. · 1974 Plymouth Duster 360
Where to check
Fender tag, broadcast sheet, window sticker, protected paint, upholstery seams and materials, and period photographs · 1974 Plymouth Duster 360
Common issue
Repaint, reproduction stripe kit, retrim, or added bucket seats presented as original without records. · 1976 Dodge Aspen R/T
Confidence
documented · 1976 Dodge Aspen R/T
Correct value
Body-plate paint and trim codes agree with the factory selector, a compatible K6 stripe color, and bench or A57-only D6 bucket seating. · 1976 Dodge Aspen R/T
Where to check
Body code plate, protected original paint, stripe remnants, upholstery construction, trim codes, and period photographs. · 1976 Dodge Aspen R/T

Cars With This Authenticity Marker

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Sources & Documentation

Marti Auto Works under Ford Motor Company license Marti Reports