Trim Tag & VIN question
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Trim Tag & VIN question
Car in question is a 1969 vert. The VIN # (stated by seller) is 194679S708284. The trim tag build date is O27. Can't figure it out. Based on the black book, the car should be a Nov 68 car, but the O27 points to Oct 69. Any guesses?
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I just rechecked two sources and you are correct....and that looks like an "O" to me as well. So, something is amiss. Maybe a reproduction trim tag is my best guess???????. I sure hope other's chime in on this one.
PS...Its either a repo trim tag or the owner has read and stated the VIN # incorrectly
Stay in tune....
PS...Its either a repo trim tag or the owner has read and stated the VIN # incorrectly
Stay in tune....
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I just rechecked two sources and you are correct....and that looks like an "O" to me as well. So, something is amiss. Maybe a reproduction trim tag is my best guess???????. I sure hope other's chime in on this one.
PS...Its either a repo trim tag or the owner has read and stated the VIN # incorrectly
Stay in tune....
PS...Its either a repo trim tag or the owner has read and stated the VIN # incorrectly
Stay in tune....
Can-Am White? How do the engine and tranny numbers line up? What else is going on here?
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Thanks for replying guys. If it is a VIN/Tag discrepancy, I'm not sure that'll stop the purchase as long as the car checks out. However, why would somebody put a repro tag on the car that didn't match? Also, is there a way, via the VIN#, that I can find the birth date of the car, how it was optioned, and get a proper tag made? Here's hoping the seller misstated the vin.
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The car should be white with a red vinyl interior, or at least the car this trim tag was made for was originally.
This car has been repainted at least once, going by the pic- are you looking at what's supposed to be an original, correct car?
VIN will not tell you anything about the options on the car beyond it being a coupe or convertible. There may still be a sticker on top of the gas tank that will give the build config. Beyond that, it's time to do some forensics.
This car has been repainted at least once, going by the pic- are you looking at what's supposed to be an original, correct car?
VIN will not tell you anything about the options on the car beyond it being a coupe or convertible. There may still be a sticker on top of the gas tank that will give the build config. Beyond that, it's time to do some forensics.
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Seller has verified the VIN...same as originally stated. No signs of white anywhere on the car, so doubt it ever was white. Best bet is a repro tag got stuck on at some point. Think I'll check out the registry and try to get an idea of the exact birthday of the car from that. Originality not a big deal to me as long as the car has no rust, is mechanically sound, and cosmetically won't drive me screaming to the paint shop right away.
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Seller has verified the VIN...same as originally stated. No signs of white anywhere on the car, so doubt it ever was white. Best bet is a repro tag got stuck on at some point. Think I'll check out the registry and try to get an idea of the exact birthday of the car from that. Originality not a big deal to me as long as the car has no rust, is mechanically sound, and cosmetically won't drive me screaming to the paint shop right away.
Stay in tune....
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Just trying to leverage the collective wisdom of the forum to insure nothing more sinister might be happening. Due diligence before dropping 5 figures requires it I'm afraid.
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You can do the math and get close to the actual time/build date. November 20th would be close. I'm guessing the engine assembly date will be early November.
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Does due diligence include finding out if the car has the original engine in it or is the seller being honest about that?
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Interesting to know!Also, just a point to consider
, the purchase of a car that raises red flags will always hinder the market value down the road. Many of us have stated or made similar remarks as to your aforementioned "not a big deal to me" but sometimes later if we decide to sell we find out the market gets slim and the price is not normal market value. But good luck and again, would like to know about the who's doing the inspection.