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Old May 30, 2026 | 07:34 AM
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There is a 79 C3 with a red label (riveted) on the driver’s side door jamb. Does this indicate it has been rebuilt/salvaged?
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The poor quality of the photo makes it impossible to know what it says on the tag so this is just a guess. It looks like a state issued VIN tag. If it is, it likely means that it was a theft recovery, though it could be a salvage or rebuilt VIN too. Either way, if it's a state issued VIN it's not good, at least from a value standpoint.

A good clear picture of the tag is needed to know exactly what it is and says.
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See if it was issued by the police
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I have not seen the car in person. The pic is off the classified ad listing. My guess aligns with yours. It is either a rebuilt-salvage-theft recovery vehicle. In any case I’m going to pass. Thank you both for your help.
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State issued vin. Doesn't necessarily mean it's a salvage/rebuilt title.

If it's a good car and priced right, I wouldn't let it dissuade me.
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