can someone explain what a tooling proof body is?????

['cruddy mutt']

I found this on cl and would like to know more about what a tooling  proof body is
Here is the link if anyone is interested

http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/3321061256.html

[_Russ_]

From my very limited understanding, it's the very first body of that style built, before it goes to the production line. Kind of like a full scale reference vehicle.

Here's some info on it: http://www.torquenews.com/106/1974-plymouth-cuda-tooling-car-2011-mecum-indy-auction

Do some Goggling and you'll find plenty of threads on this very car from the past few years here, DodgeCharger.com, Moparts etc. Awesome piece of history. Bummed I'm not a multimillionaire. Never been too enthusiastic on "collector" vehicles, but his would be awesome to own.

[captcolour]

I saw it at the Mecum auction in Indy back in May, 2011.  The picture looks like it was from there.  Got up to $20,000 but didn't sell back then.

['cruddy mutt']

Cool thanks for the help i did a google search and now i know more about it