First off, I wouldn't go running off to any government officials.
I would look for all the hidden VINs and quietly run any and all numbers through the National Insurance Crime bureau. It is possible that somewhere down the line, and idiot body shop employee pulled the tag off without regard for the law and reinstalled it incorrectly. To my mind, that is probably the most likely scenario because car thieves are generally smart enough to make it look correct.
If nothing comes back from the VIN search, you're probably okay. If you find multiple VINs or it comes up as stolen, then you have cause to get a lawyer involved.
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"Grand Prix: Pontiac's Luxury Performance Car" (Released April 27, 2007)
"How to Restore Your Pontiac GTO" (Released July 15, 2012)
"Pontiac Concept and Show Cars, 1939-1980" (Release Date April, 2016)
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