Funny looking VIN tag
Thread Starter
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 15,323
Likes: 2,684
From: Close to DC
C2 of the Year Finalist - Modified 2020
Funny looking VIN tag
Guys, take a look at the VIN tag photo on e-bay #290266006428, '65 silver/silver coupe. I have checked my books and I see a big difference. 
Dennis
Dennis
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 1,354
Likes: 0
Dennis, I agree. Many “inconsistencies” with this puppy. Another “one-of-one” perhaps? Here is my quick read on it:
Not an original side exhaust car – VIN about a month too early.
VIN tag (and rivets) are a joke, as you pointed out.
Not an original PW car. ECL’s do not support that option on a base car.
Not an original side exhaust car – VIN about a month too early.
VIN tag (and rivets) are a joke, as you pointed out.
Not an original PW car. ECL’s do not support that option on a base car.
Last edited by a560156; Oct 9, 2008 at 01:02 PM.
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 13,671
Likes: 14
From: Down on the bayou in south Louisiana
St. Jude Donor '10
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 6,808
Likes: 24
From: Westport CT
gonna have to add that to my gallery of foolishness.
I do respect the seller for putting up a pic of the VIN though, better to just get it out of the way now, rather than suprise the buyer with it later . . .
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 6,808
Likes: 24
From: Westport CT
ecl refers to a code that was used on the broadcast sheet that helped assembly line workers put the correct pieces in the car for it's intended configuration. In this case (trim tags) a560156 is referring to the two-letter code that appears after the interior trim code - here, "AA" follows 426. 426 = Silver - Vinyl, and "AA" is the standard interior ecl, meaning this car did not come with things that would have required non-standard interior trim (such as PW, which require different interior trim pieces to accommodate - no crank handle, and the PW switches).
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!
Joe Kucinski
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!
Joe Kucinski
2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!
Joe Kucinski
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 809
Likes: 1
From: Houston Texas
ebay link to save everyone some time.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=290266006428
So is it stolen or a previous theft recovery? Plate looks very "governmental" not like its trying to look like anything but a number. Surprising if its previous theft recovery, seller wouldn't say something. They may not know.
Current price seems to indicate everyone is afraid of this car. Interesting how a part so small on this car has become such an important point.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=290266006428
So is it stolen or a previous theft recovery? Plate looks very "governmental" not like its trying to look like anything but a number. Surprising if its previous theft recovery, seller wouldn't say something. They may not know.
Current price seems to indicate everyone is afraid of this car. Interesting how a part so small on this car has become such an important point.
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 13,671
Likes: 14
From: Down on the bayou in south Louisiana
St. Jude Donor '10
ecl refers to a code that was used on the broadcast sheet that helped assembly line workers put the correct pieces in the car for it's intended configuration. In this case (trim tags) a560156 is referring to the two-letter code that appears after the interior trim code - here, "AA" follows 426. 426 = Silver - Vinyl, and "AA" is the standard interior ecl, meaning this car did not come with things that would have required non-standard interior trim (such as PW, which require different interior trim pieces to accommodate - no crank handle, and the PW switches).
Team Owner
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 31,495
Likes: 1,313
From: Huntsville AL
ebay link to save everyone some time.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=290266006428
So is it stolen or a previous theft recovery? Plate looks very "governmental" not like its trying to look like anything but a number. Surprising if its previous theft recovery, seller wouldn't say something. They may not know.
Current price seems to indicate everyone is afraid of this car. Interesting how a part so small on this car has become such an important point.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=290266006428
So is it stolen or a previous theft recovery? Plate looks very "governmental" not like its trying to look like anything but a number. Surprising if its previous theft recovery, seller wouldn't say something. They may not know.
Current price seems to indicate everyone is afraid of this car. Interesting how a part so small on this car has become such an important point.
I have to disagree with the "looks governmental" part about the VIN tag. I have seen state issues VIN tags from a dozen or so states over the years (on many types of cars, not just Vettes) and every one I have seen also identified the state that issued the tag. This one has nothing but a number.
Certainly could be an "official" VIN tag, but I seriously doubt it. Any machine shop can make a tag that looks like this. A lot of private individuals can do it as well.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 809
Likes: 1
From: Houston Texas
I've sent a question to the seller on ebay. So we will know a little more in a while.
I've never seen a state issued tag. But your right it would make sense that it would say "State of California" or something and probably not be the shape of a Corvette Vin number plate. They might also have some sort of special rivit too.
I've never seen a state issued tag. But your right it would make sense that it would say "State of California" or something and probably not be the shape of a Corvette Vin number plate. They might also have some sort of special rivit too.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 803
Likes: 0
From: Fort Wayne IN
St. Jude Donor '06
Indiana issues paperwork with an assigned vin number. Instructions are given to have a tag engraved. They recommend a trophy shop.... Police come to your house and sign off on the paperpwork. A title is then issued.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 825
Likes: 17
From: Rowlett, TX
For future reference when searching the VIN being discussed is 194375S107811.
Thread Starter
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 15,323
Likes: 2,684
From: Close to DC
C2 of the Year Finalist - Modified 2020
This is getting more interesting by the moment. I just checked my e-mail, no response to my earlier question to the seller. The e-bay site listing 6 question does not have it and I don't think Philip964's question is listed....uuummmhhh? Dennis
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 809
Likes: 1
From: Houston Texas
I'm not the brightest about all the numbers like everyone else, but the Vin number 194375S107811 the S and after is right, but before the S, is not a Corvette. Right? and the number should start with a 5 since its a 65.
Last edited by philip964; Oct 9, 2008 at 11:17 PM.