I want to get a Marti Report, but the type transmission data code on the door plate doesn't match the type transmission the car actually has. Data plate has a code 'I' for 3-speed manual, but car actually has a 3-speed automatic. All other data matches what the car has.

The number on the VIN plate on the dash DOES match the number stamped on the left front fender.

Is this a common occurence with these cars?

Should I get a Marti anyway or would it be a waste?

 

our 66 coupe has the same issue, it has a 4 speed but the code is for an automatic... Havent even thought about getting a marti report on that car so I cant really help ya out

 

who knows ... maybe marti actually state auto :-]

 

Does the VIN match the warranty plate on the drivers door?

 

People for years have been doing tranny conversions on these cars. It is not all that uncommon, but does affect the resale to a knowledgeable buyer. Usually it is from an auto to a standard b/c everyone wants a stick. My guess is one of the previous owners did a swap.

I do not think a Marti Report is ever a waste. If nothing else, it gives you a blueprint to take the car back to original condition someday.

 

You can only get Marti Reports for '67 and newer

 

The Marti Deluxe report will tell you what options/trim the car came with and how rare the car is if it's origional. Being it's a convert, it would probably be worth it.

 

What probably happened was the manual tranny went out sometime back in the day so they just replaced it with an auto because they probably found one in the junkyard or something. A marti report is great and will tell you what your car ORIGINALLY came with, it may very well be that the door code is incorrect, or your tranny was simply swapped out like many people do today

 

Why do you say that since it's a convertible the report would be worth it?

 

probably because convertibles are generally more valuable than coupes