69 GTO Conv, missing trim tag

[RamAirDave]

Hey guys, just wanted to get your thoughts on something.

Looking at a 69 GTO convertible, 350hp automatic car. Needs full resto, but a pretty good car. It's all there, pretty straight, and minimal rust. 24267 VIN. Has a YS block (non vin matching, 0304494 YS), but the heads (62) and intake (234) match each other as late Nov 68. XH rear axle (3.55 posi). Carb is wrong.

But.... the trim tag is missing. The owner may have it, we dont know just yet. The VIN tag doesnt appear to have been swapped at any time, its R123xxx. Just a guess, but compared to my R170xxx car (05A), I would think that puts the car in the beginning of the year, which leads me to think that maybe the heads and intake are original to the car.

So my question is how big of an effect will the (possibly) missing trim tag have on it? I know its not a good thing, but I'm wondering if the availability of PHS offsets it any (compared to the other makes)? Also, would like your opinions on what you think the car's worth is, as it sits (pic below).

Still not sure if the owner removed it, or if it was stolen. The owner was not around, his friend showed us the car. Should know more tomorrow. If stolen, I certainly leave the car without one at all.

Thanks in advance,
dave

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