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Old May 15, 2011 | 08:34 PM
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where can I get a vin check on a 59? Thanks
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Are you asking for a check to see if the VIN is for a stolen car?
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What do you want to know. A vin from 59 only will tell you who made it the plant where it's made at and when it was built
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Old May 15, 2011 | 09:06 PM
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What do you want to know. A vin from 59 only will tell you who made it the plant where it's made at and when it was built
yes I know how to read all that from the vin.

what I would like to know is if the options that came on the car are listed some where in the vin? (like the new cars)
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Are you asking for a check to see if the VIN is for a stolen car?
no. not at all. it is not stolen
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Originally Posted by oldfuelie
yes i know how to read all that from the vin.

What i would like to know is if the options that came on the car are listed some where in the vin? (like the new cars)
no!
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Originally Posted by oldfuelie
yes I know how to read all that from the vin.

what I would like to know is if the options that came on the car are listed some where in the vin? (like the new cars)
No I'm afraid not but we wish!!!!
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No I'm afraid not but we wish!!!!
I was kind of thinking that to.

I have been to loads of corvette shows and events and I have never seen a 1959 with all the options this one has. 283 fuel injected,4spd,both tops,power windows and a wonderbar radio. I was just wondering if they are many out there with all the stuff this one has?
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