PHS Y Code Registry Certificate Program is Ready to Roll...

                                                                       By: Patrick Smith


  After many months of talking, I have been able to obtain a nice Certificate of Authenticity document for the Y Code Registry. The Certificate shows that the vehicle in question is a genuine L75 equipped  GTO or LeMans model and a member of this registry. Initial set up and production of the proof document and certificate number one has been the expensive part of the process. Mailing and verification also takes time and effort. If it could be done for free, I'd do it gladly. Consider it an investment in the car. Having it in a registry and a source of authority can only benefit your ownership experience. Whether your car's ready to drive show piece or a project car, every owner gets valuable information to put these rare, big bore machines back to Day One status.

   Shown below is a copy of the certificate. This is my own car. I left the signature, date and full VIN off for protection. Your copy of course, will be set up with your full VIN and the field description matching your car. Once I confirmed the car is indeed a genuine factory built Y Code, the date is placed on the document.  About the Certificate program. This isn't a rubber stamp, cash- money deal. I need proof the car is what you say it is.If it's numbers matching, show me the engine partial VIN and transmission VIN.

  The L75 or Y Code 455 is obscure compared to the X Code round port 455. The latter had an entire performance package built around it and was quite expensive if ordered that way as a WW5 car. Not every round port was a WW5, however. There were some very basic similarities between the cars especially in automatic transmission form which allowed clone artists to fake a round port using a Y Code car. This page helps keep the two models distinct and separate as well as document thoroughly as possible, the nuances that went into building the last of the 1968-72 A body big bore Pontiacs.

  The Certificate of Authenticity is part of a program of documentation and verification of these rare cars, called The Y Code File.  It's a complete documentation process involves a few hours time, plus travel and related expenses and produces a complete package verifying what equipment the car has and what is missing and or required for complete, show ready status. The Y Code File isn't a cheap process and I don't recommend it for cars missing their original drive lines. This is more suitable for well optioned, original cars either in excellent unrestored condition or a new restoration. For most owners, a PHS 1972 Y Code Registry COA  is sufficient.

   If you believe you own a genuine Y Code car and are interested in having it entered in the registry as an authentic car, contact me at phscollectorcarworld AT gmail DOTcom

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