That Viper Green RSR has an 11 digit serial number and a clear California title to match. Original serial number 91101220XX, now 91101220558. Might be possible to determine the original serial number if the production number under the knee pad is still present and can be linked back to the original serial number by Porsche or someone with original production records, albeit a long hot probably. An NICB or NCIC search of serial numbers 9110122000-9110122099 might reveal a car reported stolen in that serial number range but then that serial number must be connected to this car. Not likely.
Neat car but would be very disappointing to spend $70K + and learn all this after the sale. The fake serial number was disclosed in plain sight on the auction listing header so buyer beware?
Not sure if such an issue causes insurance problems. Would certainly be an issue for export or import to another country.
Interesting that the forger did not create a correct 10 digit serial number. Why would the serial number be made up? Stolen?
Appears the flaw just gets passed down the line from owner to owner.
Scroll down to the last two photos for the trunk and latch panel serial numbers.
Previous ad with fake serial number listed as well:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/291379092540?rmvSB=true
Does anyone know if there is a way to link the production number under the dashboard knee pad to the original serial number? Do those records exist?