You and me both!Originally Posted by rower
You and me both!
. . . dealership frames . . .
Polak originally worked for von Neuman until opening his own franchise ~'59. But unlike CM, it appears VP never sold Volkswagens alongside Porsche . . . his first store was Porsche-exclusive. Also, from looking at the Samba's VW dealer list, VP doesn't appear, like, at all . . .
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives...ealers_ca2.php
In other words, I would not expect to see VW branding on any VP frame issued before '73
Also, here's another post about VP --- w/dates + locations . . .
http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...-Frames/page18
From what I've seen, earliest frames were prolly bright flash-chrome w/black wash in the letter-boxes, name + city + Porsche crest --- although I've seen a few with white letters in red letter-boxes that look really nice --- mid-'60s, maybe? . . . but definitely pre-'70
Anyway, starting ~'70, Audi shows up on these frames, but then disappears at some point . . . not sure when
Keep in mind that VP was in business a LONG time, so there are lots of frames out there to choose from --- different styles + materials, some genuine + some not . . . so look at some of the ones shown on this site --- especially those on OG cars . . . before you buy
HtH
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Last edited by LongRanger; 12-10-2019 at 07:00 PM.
Slightly off topic - my 8/71 911T was said to have been Los Angeles/Tourist Delivery, dealer code UAT. The delivery dealer stamp on the warranty booklet says "Volkswagen Pacific, Inc., Culver City, CA 90230" dated 04/10/71 (or Oct. 4, 1971 in American dates).
I'm assuming that VW Pacific is not another name for CM.
- Arne
Current - 2018 718 Cayman, Rhodium Silver, PDK
Sold - 1972 911T coupe, Silver Metallic; 1984 911 Carrera coupe, Chiffon white; 1973 914 2.0, Saturn Yellow; 1984 944, Silver Metallic
. . . Culver City . . .
Another thread . . .
http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...pacific+culver
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. . . another post . . .
http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...l=1#post932144
. . . + another --- w/ the quintessential early '70s VP license frame-cum-insert . . .
http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...l=1#post935161
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Last edited by LongRanger; 12-11-2019 at 02:18 AM.
. . . posted, here . . .
http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...e-Plate-Frames
(Not mine, no affiliation/interest --- but Real Deal Bits don't show up often, so . . .)
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That V1 of the Hermosa VP frames. Hard to find.
. . . as seen on 9110301353, aka 700-mile S . . .
http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...l=1#post280462
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I've got a VP HB Audi frame in nice patina-ed condition I might sell. Looks pretty similar to this. PM me if you are interested.
I disagree . . .
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...ml#post6301182
Among the earliest versions of the VP frame are the red-on-whites. Only seen a handful of these --- which, from their top rockers, would date back to VP's original location in Manhattan Beach . . . = produced/issued before '67?
Anyway, IMO --- this version would prolly be more appropriate as a 356 bit . . .
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