I'm not sure if this adds any clarity or just adds to the confusion, but the seller also sent me a picture of the original Certicard and it is dated 12/30/65. So if the car was built late, I'm guessing it couldn't have been that much too late if the customer took delivery of it on or about 12/30/65. So, just to confirm what we are looking at here:


Block cast date 8-17-65
Engine assembly date 12-16-65
Projected build date 12-13-65
Certicard stamped 12-30-65

I am assuming that the Certicard was embossed at the dealer at time of delivery to the customer? If so that does seem like an awful tight timeline to get the car built and shipped/delivered to the selling dealership all with Christmas in the mix.