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Originally Posted by eaglesan13
In 1980 the California smog program in effect was the MVPC program (motor vehicle pollution control). As I recall we checked dwell, timing, idle speed and applicable systems with simple check marks on a certificate then used an infrared to measure the HC and CO which were recorded on the certificate. I'm pretty sure we only tested the vehicles during change of ownership and that bi-annual testing didn't start until the BAR 84 program which began in 1984. You are correct that it was common (and easy) to get a mechanic to issue a certificate since it merely required them to write out a cert. I think I still have an MVPC handbook so maybe I can look this stuff up.
So, this guy could have continued to pay the DMV for his yearly tag or used one from another vehicle in order to park on the street and avoid getting the car towed.
I wonder why he doesn't just post a photo of the PHS and data plate. The car is more valuable as a one-of so it would be to his advantage to prove his claim that it is an original black car.
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The reason he hasn't posted anything should be obvious. But if he does post the PHS on this car, it should contain the special paint option code for 1972. The extra cost special paint option is listed for '72 Firebirds, but the option was not available on the Trans Am model as per the 1972 Accessorizer and Selling Facts. Judging by the number of bids he's gotten on this car and the current price, he hasn't persuaded many potential buyers yet. Let's wait and see.
Jim