Is this a real JPS 3.0?

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Is this a real JPS 3.0?

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Hi Guys,
I have just about bought the attached JPS. But there are some issues verifying it's authenticity.
See video attached.
https://youtu.be/wuJwcCLhIXE



1. It does not have the 'JP SPECIAL' Paint code tag - it says R BLACK S BLK suggesting it is a CAPRI S made after the end of the real JPS's.
2. It was manufactured in Halewood July 1976 (Date code SD) believe the JPS's were made up until May 1976.

I understand Ford made the JPS's, but then began making the CAPRI S and used the same JPSs look on the black versions.

This car has been fully rebuilt, but is supposed to have had the JPS look from factory - just not the build date and the Paint tag.

Hard to verify!
How does all this affect it's real value by comparison with a genuine 1975 3.0 JPS?
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