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  1. 11-02-2017, 01:23 AM #1
    lars1965
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    Strange vin number?

    sorry for posting this as it is about a 912...

    have you ever seen this kind of vin number?

    thanks

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  2. 11-02-2017, 01:26 AM #2
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    Yes 912 VINS have 6 digits for 65/66/67
    #35XXXX for Porsche built cars
    #45XXXX for Karmann built cars

    More info here: http://912registry.org/content.aspx?...dule_id=185540
    Check your VIN in the 912 database here: http://www.912vin.com/default.aspx

    Also, you can join 912 owner on their Board here: http://www.912bbs.org

    This is likely a very early Karmann 912 with potentially a painted dash (depending on your last 3 digits)
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  3. 11-02-2017, 02:55 AM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by lars1965 View Post
    sorry for posting this as it is about a 912...

    have you ever seen this kind of vin number?

    thanks

    lars
    a 3 digit VIN ... very odd in deed
    Last edited by moito; 11-02-2017 at 07:11 AM.
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    300096
    http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...?117979-300096
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i05gKtHWjGY
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  4. 11-02-2017, 04:35 AM #4
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    That's the well known photoshop prototype....
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  5. 11-02-2017, 07:12 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Barwaut View Post
    That's the well known photoshop prototype....
    windows paintotype i would say
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    300096
    http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...?117979-300096
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  6. 11-02-2017, 07:46 AM #6
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    Yes, the VIN plate image reveals an obvious masking of the last 3 digits of the VIN. I would assume that it was someone's attempt to mask the chassis number, engine ID and transmission numbers. Maybe from that point forward it has taken on a life of its own as a 3-digit VIN..
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  7. 11-02-2017, 03:34 PM #7
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    The COA is masked too. Just the seller's way of holding back cards.
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