[Carmine]

Hi everyone. I see many GTO's are verified by PHS. How does that work?? Do you send a VIN# someplace and they send you info on this car?? Do they have copies of an original build sheet and window invoice sticker?? I think it's a great idea. Kind of protects the buyer. Thanks, Carmine.

[johnta1]

PHS - www.phs-online.com

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by Carmine

Hi everyone. I see many GTO's are verified by PHS. How does that work?? Do you send a VIN# someplace and they send you info on this car?? Do they have copies of an original build sheet and window invoice sticker?? I think it's a great idea. Kind of protects the buyer. Thanks, Carmine.

Just to expand a bit on John's post: yes - you send your VIN to PHS and they return the info on your specific vehicle (assuming it is within the documented timeframe, and assuming the records have not been lost or damaged, which happens on rare occasions).

Depending on the vehicle and model year you may receive a document that looks very much like the original build sheet which followed the vehicle down the line, or you might receive a billing history punch card (which would need to be decoded). The information was retained in a central location by Pontiac Motor Division and were kept as financial records (not with historians in mind). Typically PHS includes a highlighted version of the order sheet indicating the options selected, and then maybe some other items of interest like a promotional photo, press release, window sticker info or club information related to your type of vehicle, or maybe hints related to long term storage.

A copy of the original window sticker is not available but you can use the above information to have a re-creation made, either through the PHS recommended supplier or our own Mike Noun also makes reproductions.

[Note - I am not affiliated with PHS in any official capacity. These are my personal observations]

K

[Carmine]

Well thank you everyone. This is certainly good to know before buying one, Carmine.