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Authenticity reference

Paint, trim, and interior agreement

trim correctness · reported

Reference Details

Common issue
A later two-tone repaint or reproduced Custom 300 trim represented as original · 1957 Ford Custom 300
Confidence
reported · 1957 Ford Custom 300
Correct value
Paint and trim codes reconcile with protected finishes, upholstery, body style, side sweep, moldings, and cabin equipment · 1957 Ford Custom 300
Where to check
Patent plate, protected paint, trim samples, body openings, and dated restoration records · 1957 Ford Custom 300
Common issue
A conventional two-tone repaint, retrim, or reproduced Starliner brightwork represented as original · 1960 Ford Starliner
Confidence
documented · 1960 Ford Starliner
Correct value
Warranty-plate color and trim codes reconcile with protected finishes, upholstery, Top Tone treatment, roof, script, star emblems, moldings, and cabin equipment · 1960 Ford Starliner
Where to check
Warranty plate, protected paint, trim samples, body openings, and dated restoration records · 1960 Ford Starliner
Common issue
A repaint, retrim, race replica, or reproduced brightwork represented as original · 1961 Ford Starliner
Confidence
documented · 1961 Ford Starliner
Correct value
Warranty-plate color and trim codes reconcile with protected finishes, upholstery, roof, script, emblems, moldings, wheels, and cabin equipment · 1961 Ford Starliner
Where to check
Warranty plate, protected paint, trim samples, body openings, and dated restoration records · 1961 Ford Starliner
Common issue
A repaint, retrim, bucket-seat conversion, or reproduced brightwork represented as original · 1962 Ford Galaxie 500
Confidence
documented · 1962 Ford Galaxie 500
Correct value
Color and trim codes reconcile with protected finishes, upholstery, body-specific brightwork, wheels, and cabin equipment · 1962 Ford Galaxie 500
Where to check
Warranty plate, protected paint, trim samples, body openings, and dated restoration records · 1962 Ford Galaxie 500
Common issue
A repaint, retrim, bucket-seat conversion, or reproduced brightwork represented as original · 1963 Ford Galaxie 500
Confidence
documented · 1963 Ford Galaxie 500
Correct value
Color and trim codes reconcile with protected finishes, upholstery, body-specific brightwork, wheels, and cabin equipment · 1963 Ford Galaxie 500
Where to check
Warranty plate, protected paint, trim samples, body openings, and dated restoration records · 1963 Ford Galaxie 500
Common issue
A repaint, retrim, bucket-seat conversion, or reproduced brightwork represented as original · 1964 Ford Galaxie 500
Confidence
documented · 1964 Ford Galaxie 500
Correct value
Color and trim codes reconcile with protected finishes, upholstery, body-specific brightwork, wheels, and cabin equipment · 1964 Ford Galaxie 500
Where to check
Warranty plate, protected paint, trim samples, body openings, and dated restoration records · 1964 Ford Galaxie 500
Common issue
A repaint, retrim, added buckets, console, or reproduced brightwork represented as original · 1964 Mercury Marauder
Confidence
documented · 1964 Mercury Marauder
Correct value
Paint and trim codes reconcile with protected finishes, upholstery, body-specific brightwork, and Sports Package equipment · 1964 Mercury Marauder
Where to check
Data plate, protected paint, seat and door trim, body openings, console structure, and restoration records · 1964 Mercury Marauder

Cars With This Authenticity Marker

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