I'm looking at buying a basket case 911, that has been sitting for years, never titled in the current owners name, and he lost the title provided with the car years and years ago.

I didn't suspect anything when I first went to look at the car. But now multiple things make this look suspicious.

VIN Tag has a 1970 VIN number, but says 1974 on it.
The Engine serial number has been forcibly removed.
VIN 9110210464

Where else might there be VIN numbers I could find on 1970 or 1974 911s?

Is there any history of legitimate reasons for incorrect VIN numbers? (I'm Guessing like a ROW 911 being brought into the USA)

Or a reason for the engine SN to be removed?

Pics and More info here at Pelican parts:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...ead-right.html

Thanks,
Richard