Marti report

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CCC members, how long does it usually take to get a report, just curious.

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From the Marti site for basic report:

Turnaround times are as follows:

7-10 days for most 1967-1979 VINs.

10-14 days for less common vehicles such as Lincolns and Thunderbirds

10-14 days 1980-1993 VINs

10-14 days for Broncos, trucks and vans

We offer a same day RUSH SERVICE (excluding weekends and holidays) for an additional fee.

NOTE: Lead times are estimated only and may vary depending on workload and schedule.

Rush service for Marti Report - Same Day Service (additional $10.00)

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I had read that, but a lot of times reality is different ,it’s been over two weeks for my 68, I don’t have a need for it quickly just anxious, so I was wondering about reality time , I’m sure they are busy .

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Whenever I’ve been interested in a car, I’ve always paid the rush fee to confirm the statements on the car. Well worth it in my eyes. I’ve never had it take more than 2 days. Then if I purchase, I don’t particularly care how long the full report takes. Just my 2 cents.

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Me too. Usually get it the following day.


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Would love to see it, post it here when it does arrive.

  • Phillip
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I just did an elite report on a 1969 mercury cyclone got the basic in 2 days, the rest of it could take 4 months.

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I’ll have to inquire, last week I was told Mr Marti is to still be working on it.

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I agree completely. I love seeing other folk’s Marti reports. Just cool to see the way cars were equipped.

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I checked in and they have been busy, today is # 17.

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The Hertz G’s are not too mysterious. Other than the dates and colors and VIN all 188 S codes are identically equipped.


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It came in over night.[CCCGallery][/CCCGallery]

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Thanks for posting!

Diamond Blue with dark blue interior - I bet that would look nice with shiny new paint and a fresh interior.

I know you are modifying your G in some areas, are you changing the color?

  • Phillip
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Color and engine only, triple black 427. If the actual build had been a little earlier I would have had to think about changing it , I wish the registry had actual build dates listed.

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Sweet! Yes, thanks for sharing. Can we see a picture of the car too?

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Sounds like your G will be awesome -

As for production dates - I’m also not clear if, on your car for example, the February 27 build date is the Ford date, or the A.O. Smith date.

I would assume it is the date your Cougar was produced at Ford. But being an XR7-G, it really wasn’t “completed” until it had been shipped to Smith, converted into a G by them (via a contract with Shelby Automotive) and then sent to dealers for sale.

I could have this all wrong - perhaps Royce will chime in.

  • Phillip
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She is an eye sore to look at-but- it’s corrosion is on the top areas from being on the coast, I would much rather do metal repair to the top areas than bottom. A person would be upside down in the money department on it if the work had to be paid for , I’ve collected all needed parts over the last 20 years.

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Ok, I’m either going to show my ignorance or my age on this one. Either way please educate me. What is an A.O. Smith date?

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Regular Cougars and Mustangs were built at the factory and then sent to dealers for sale.

XR7-G Cougars and Shelby Mustangs went from the factory to A.O. Smith for conversion and then sent to the dealers for sale.

So in effect, XR7-Gs have two completion dates, the factory and then Smith.

  • Phillip
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Kevin only has info (dates and equipment) on the way the car was when it left the Dearborn assembly plant. So for example many XR7-G’s show E70-14 tires on the Marti Report when in fact all of them were sold with FR70-14 tires as standard equipment unless some optional tire was specified. The dates show the car was sold fairly early so not much time in the rental fleet.