Need help with a Marti Report

Asked by 54th_Car Sep 11, 2011 at 10:02 PM about the 1968 Ford Torino

Question type: General

I just got my Marti report and would like more information as to what it means.
We got it from the original owner who claimed to have bought it new in from a dealer in Tampa in 1970 even though it is a 68.  All the options listed are still on the car.
We have had the car 20 plus years and drive enough to have fun with it.
Serial Number 8A42S100054
1968
Built at Atlanta
Torino GT 2-Door Fastback
390-4V Engine
54th Ford vehicle scheduled for production at Atlanta
63D Torino GT 2-Door Fastback
T Candyapple Red Paint, Ford #2008-A
8D Red Vinyl Bucket Seats
04G Scheduled For Build: July 4, 1967
89 Transportation Services Ordering District
7 3.25 Standard Axle Ratio
U C-6 Select Shift Cruise-O-Matic
8A42S100054
ORDER TYPE BASIC OFF-STANDARD EQUIPMENT
DSO ITEM #: 0357
DEALER#: 24C208
NORTHGATE FORD INC
TAMPA FL 33612
Your vehicle was ordered with the following features:
C-6 Select Shift Cruise-O-Matic
Convenience Control Panel
Visibility Group
F70X14 Wide Oval Tires
White Sidewall Nylon Tires
Power Side Windows
Console
Power Ventilation
Rear Window Defogger
AM/FM Stereo Radio
Deluxe Seat Belts
Front Seat Headrests
Chrome Styled Steel Wheels
Tachometer
Your car was actually produced on August 18, 1967 -- forty-five days behind schedule.

Thanks for your assistance!
Paul

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dwayne1955 answered 9 years ago

just sucks i can't get a Marti report for my 66 mustang..hope they fired that computer guy who deleted the records...

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GuruY2VT6 answered 6 years ago

The 04G build date is FMC internal nomenclature for an "Introductory Show Unit". At least in 67-68-69 I think generally the cars were actually built around 8/16-17-18 timeframe of their respective year model. I own 1967 Mustang VIN 7R02S100017. It is an introductory show unit as well.

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