Authenticity reference

Paint, trim, and cabin

trim correctness · documented

Black-and-gold 1975 Cosworth Vega, front three-quarter view 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega

Reference Details

Common issue: Current colors, reproduction trim, pace-car cues, or replacement upholstery treated as delivery proof · 1956 DeSoto Adventurer
Confidence: documented · 1956 DeSoto Adventurer
Correct value: Body-tag-supported black, white, and Adventurer Gold treatment with gold wheel covers, model trim, and gold tweed cloth/leather cabin · 1956 DeSoto Adventurer
Where to check: Body tag, protected paint, trim mounting, wheel covers, upholstery, instruments, accessories, and restoration records · 1956 DeSoto Adventurer
Common issue: Popular red-and-white paint, replacement interior, or reproduction quarter inserts represented as delivery proof · 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Confidence: documented · 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Correct value: Fisher paint and trim codes reconciled with body-specific factory color placement, upholstery, brightwork, and protected finishes · 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Where to check: Cowl tag, hidden paint, upholstery, garnish moldings, and restoration records · 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Common issue: Current colors, reproduction gold trim, wire wheels, replacement cabin, or added accessories treated as delivery proof · 1957 DeSoto Adventurer
Confidence: documented · 1957 DeSoto Adventurer
Correct value: Body-tag-supported black, white, and Adventurer Gold arrangement with gold exterior hardware and a gold-tone cabin · 1957 DeSoto Adventurer
Where to check: Body tag, protected paint, trim mounting, wheel covers, upholstery, carpet, instruments, accessories, and restoration records · 1957 DeSoto Adventurer
Common issue: Repaint, retrim, added continental kit, accessories, badges, or power equipment represented as original delivery · 1958 Mercury Park Lane
Confidence: documented · 1958 Mercury Park Lane
Correct value: Patent-plate-supported paint and trim scheme with body-correct moldings, roof or top, upholstery, Keyboard Control, instruments, and ordered accessories · 1958 Mercury Park Lane
Where to check: Patent plate, protected finish, roof or top hardware, moldings, upholstery, dashboard, switches, wiring, invoice, and build evidence · 1958 Mercury Park Lane
Common issue: Current paint, replacement upholstery, reproduction K emblems, or a console conversion treated as delivery proof · 1964 Chrysler 300K
Confidence: documented · 1964 Chrysler 300K
Correct value: Body-plate-supported paint and trim with K identification, bucket seats, headrests, reclining passenger seat, console, and configuration-correct controls · 1964 Chrysler 300K
Where to check: Body plate, protected paint, exterior emblems, upholstery, console, gauges, shifter, and restoration records · 1964 Chrysler 300K
Common issue: Current repaint, reproduction SD treatment, aftermarket wheels, or replacement cabin treated as delivery proof · 1967 Acadian Canso
Confidence: reported · 1967 Acadian Canso
Correct value: Body-tag-supported 1967 GM Canada finish and trim with body- and package-correct stripe, badges, wheels, upholstery, instruments, and controls · 1967 Acadian Canso
Where to check: Body plate, protected paint, body openings, stripe layers, emblems, wheel dates, upholstery, dash, console, and restoration file · 1967 Acadian Canso
Common issue: Current repaint, reproduction SD treatment, aftermarket wheels, or replacement cabin treated as delivery proof · 1967 Beaumont Custom
Confidence: reported · 1967 Beaumont Custom
Correct value: Body-tag-supported 1967 finish and trim with body- and package-correct badges, wheels, upholstery, instruments, and controls · 1967 Beaumont Custom
Where to check: Body plate, protected paint, body openings, emblems, wheels, upholstery, dash, console, and restoration records · 1967 Beaumont Custom
Common issue: Current repaint, XU-1 dress-up parts, aftermarket wheels, or restored cabin treated as delivery proof · 1970 Holden Torana
Confidence: reported · 1970 Holden Torana
Correct value: Plate-supported 1970 finish and trim with model-correct stripes, blackouts, vents, spoilers, badges or decals, wheels, seats, instruments, console, and controls · 1970 Holden Torana
Where to check: Body and trim plates, protected paint, stripe layers, panels, hardware, upholstery, dash, console, and restoration file · 1970 Holden Torana
Common issue: Regular color chart or current finish treated as proof of original paint; special paint omitted · 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
Confidence: documented · 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
Correct value: Trim tag, paint layers, body repairs, top, glass, brightwork, seats, belts, instruments, console, radio, and options agree with records and dates · 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
Where to check: Trim tag, fiberglass body, jambs, hidden paint, top, exterior, cabin, and factory documents · 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
Common issue: Current color or upholstery treated as proof of original configuration · 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
Confidence: documented · 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
Correct value: Trim tag, paint layers, body repairs, top, glass, brightwork, seats, belts, instruments, console, radio, and options agree with records and dates · 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
Where to check: Driver-door-jamb trim tag, fiberglass body, jambs, hidden paint, top, exterior, cabin, and factory documents · 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
Common issue: Restoration can change color, add buckets, console, stripes, Rally wheels, or honeycomb wheels. · 1973 Pontiac GTO
Confidence: documented · 1973 Pontiac GTO
Correct value: Body-tag paint and trim agree with hidden finishes, seat path, interior color, stripe, wheels, and original records · 1973 Pontiac GTO
Where to check: Body tag, hidden paint, upholstery, door panels, instrument panel, wheels, paperwork, and period photographs · 1973 Pontiac GTO
Common issue: Current color or upholstery treated as proof of original configuration · 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
Confidence: documented · 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
Correct value: Trim tag, paint layers, body repairs, top, glass, brightwork, seats, belts, instruments, console, radio, and options agree with records and dates · 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
Where to check: Driver-door-jamb trim tag, fiberglass body, jambs, hidden paint, top, exterior, cabin, and factory documents · 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
Common issue: Current color or upholstery treated as proof of original configuration · 1975 Chevrolet Corvette
Confidence: documented · 1975 Chevrolet Corvette
Correct value: Trim tag, paint layers, body repairs, top, glass, brightwork, seats, belts, instruments, console, radio, and options agree with records and dates · 1975 Chevrolet Corvette
Where to check: Driver-door-jamb trim tag, fiberglass body, jambs, hidden paint, top, exterior, cabin, and factory documents · 1975 Chevrolet Corvette
Common issue: Restoration can reproduce every visible black-and-gold feature. · 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
Confidence: documented · 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
Correct value: Code 19 black paint, gold graphics, 1975 body details, trim code, numbered plaque, wheels, and hidden finishes agree · 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
Where to check: Body tag, hidden paint, graphics, wheels, cabin, plaque, fasteners, and period photos · 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
Common issue: Repaints and later-model cosmetic parts can obscure the original color and first-year equipment. · 1975 Chevrolet Monza 2+2
Confidence: documented · 1975 Chevrolet Monza 2+2
Correct value: Body-tag codes, hidden paint, seat material, interior color, first-year nose, lamps, louvers, and wheel treatment agree · 1975 Chevrolet Monza 2+2
Where to check: Body tag, jambs, under trim, cabin, hatch area, front and rear panels, wheels, and period photos · 1975 Chevrolet Monza 2+2
Common issue: Current color or upholstery treated as proof of original configuration · 1976 Chevrolet Corvette
Confidence: documented · 1976 Chevrolet Corvette
Correct value: Trim tag, paint layers, body repairs, roof panels, glass, brightwork, seats, belts, instruments, console, radio, and options agree with records and dates · 1976 Chevrolet Corvette
Where to check: Driver-door-jamb trim tag, fiberglass body, jambs, hidden paint, roof panels, exterior, cabin, and factory documents · 1976 Chevrolet Corvette
Common issue: Restoration can reproduce every visible Cosworth feature or mix 1975 and 1976 parts. · 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
Confidence: documented · 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
Correct value: Body-tag color and trim, gold graphics, 1976 body details, plaque, wheels, and hidden finishes agree · 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
Where to check: Body tag, hidden paint, graphics, grille, taillamps, wheels, cabin, plaque, fasteners, and period photos · 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
Common issue: Current color or upholstery treated as proof of original configuration · 1977 Chevrolet Corvette
Confidence: documented · 1977 Chevrolet Corvette
Correct value: Trim tag, paint layers, body repairs, roof panels, glass, brightwork, seats, belts, instruments, console, radio, and options agree with records and dates · 1977 Chevrolet Corvette
Where to check: Driver-door-jamb trim tag, fiberglass body, jambs, hidden paint, roof panels, exterior, cabin, and factory documents · 1977 Chevrolet Corvette