OUTSIDE

• Straightness of body (sight down sides)
• Evenness of all door / panel gaps
• Paint condition?
• Evidence of repairs
• Operation/fit of top and side curtains
• Fit of top boot/tonneau
• Condition / originality of wheels/hubcaps/tires (date stamp / manufacturer)
• Presence and correctness of deco trim
• Smoothness, detail of lower rocker panels
• Smoothness, detail of wheel well arches
• Reflectors in place
• Type of bumpers/overriders/guards (correct?)
• Apply "bondo-meter" to known rust areas, other areas around car

INSIDE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

• Steering wheel / horn ring correct?
• Horn operational
• Headlight flasher ("horn ring")
• Operation / appearance of headlights, turnsignals, taillights
• Operation / appearance of windshield wipers
• Appearance of Seat bases
• Operation of drivers' seat adjustment (fore and aft)
• Operation of passenger seat adjustment (fore and aft)
• Appearance of underdash (overspray / wiring)
• Appearance of Thresholds (lift rubber covers)
• Appearance of Upholstery/seats
• Appearance of Floor (Lift Rubber Mats)
• Appearance of doors and door wells
• Appearance of door undersides - rust?
• Condition of "rolled edge" @ front of door opening
• Sound of door closing

INSIDE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT

• Presence/appearance of body plaque
• Appearance of hood underside (bent?)
• Appearance of battery floor (bottom-tire out)
• Appearance of battery floor (sides)
• Appearance of battery and holddowns/cover
• Presence / appearance of tool kit
• Presence / appearance of jack and handle
• Presence / appearance of spare tire (date stamp / manufacturer)
• Appearance of matching number at hood hinge
• Appearance of steering box
• Appearance of wiring
• Appearance of gas tank, sending unit, cap (date stamp)

INSIDE ENGINE COMPARTMENT

• Appearance of matching number at deck lid
• Correct engine for car?
• Engine number (#___________________)
• Kind of carbs (correct?)
• Kind of distributor (correct?)
• Condition of oil on dipstick
• Condition of engine wiring
• General condition (other)
• Type of muffler

UNDER THE CAR

• Appearance of battery floor (probe)
• Appearance of closing panels (front) (probe)
• Appearance of frame struts (probe)
• Appearance of fender braces (probe)
• Appearance of closing panels (rear) (probe)
• Appearance of longitudinals and jackspurs (probe)
• Appearance / operation of suspension & shocks
• Appearance of rocker panels (bondo ?)
• Appearance/Operation of heater boxes
• Presence of oil leaks
• Correct transmission for car?

DRIVING IMPRESSIONS

• Oil /generator lights operational at key turn?
• High beam light operational?
• Turn signal indications correct? Auto-cancel?
• Startup Oil Smoke?
• Steering free play?
• Engine smooth, quiet, powerful
• Transmission smooth, quiet, adjusted properly
• Excess slop in linkage?
• Speedster gears? (tach / speedo relationship)
• Tachometer smooth, accurate (Note redline, lag)
• Speedometer/odometer
• Oil Temp Guage
• Gas Guage
• Heater