Were Camaros with GM of Canada docs built in Canada or the US? If they are Canadian built what is the difference in the VIN?
Canadian Documented Cars
skyman51
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They were built in the US at the Norwood plant, but shipped to Canada. Since GM of Canada, is technically a separate company than GM, there was paperwork made up documenting the transfer of the cars from one company to the other (probably originally for taxation purposes). This is the paperwork that people refer to as the GM of canada paperwork. It consists of the make and model of the car, all the options on the car, VIN and body number, and the dealer the cars were ultimately shipped to.
Be aware, just like everything else in this hobby this paperwork is being faked, just like trim tags, POPS and engine stamps.
Be aware, just like everything else in this hobby this paperwork is being faked, just like trim tags, POPS and engine stamps.
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Yes they can be faked.But the nice thing is one phone call to G.M. vintage services and they can check the paper work again .Have had 5 G.M. doc cars with no problem. The cars are all over in you country now.
WES:hurray:
WES:hurray:
One more thing guys - if you have a car that was sold new in the U.S. but originally built in Canada (GTO, Chevelles, Impalas), you too can get your cars documentation from GM of Canada. If your GM cars' VIN starts with the number 2, you may be in luck!
One more caution. Having Canadian docs proves that a car with that VIN was built with those options. That is no guarantee that car that has that VIN is the same car that left the factory with that VIN.
Years ago, when you requested Canadian docs, thatyou got a photocopy of paperwork, which included information any cars on that page. I have heard stories of cars being "built" to match one of those extraneous cars. (if it was something special)
Years ago, when you requested Canadian docs, thatyou got a photocopy of paperwork, which included information any cars on that page. I have heard stories of cars being "built" to match one of those extraneous cars. (if it was something special)
You can't.
There is one small possibility. Some Canadian cars had a decal about oil servicing placed upside down on the passenger fenderwell under the hood. If the decal has been removed, there is no way to tell.
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Easy way to tell: call GM of Canada and ask. Phone # is http://www.camaros.org/geninfo.shtml#MyCarHistory
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