joes

I went and looked at a early 70s 911 the other day. It appears to have been stolen. The original serial #s have been removed or tampered with. An "A" pilar S/N had been added and the car has been titled and plated with that S/N.
I think I can reconstruct the S/N to get two numbers of which one would be correct. The question is to come clean with the car how would one ever find out what is the real history is of the car? Thanks.

Chicago Craig

I guess my question is why you're even thinking about doing anything but running away as fast as you can.

But here's a good place to see if the numbers even make sense: http://www.911specs.com/VIN70s911.htm

Amber Gramps

This can only mean one thing..........mine is stolen too.

Amber Gramps

early style:






Late style:

joes

I could buy the car and drive it, it has a title and some history on the S/N that is on the "a" pillar but where would I track the orginal vin to find out what happened. I'm looking for some constructive ideas.

Amber Gramps

Very easy to find all the locations:

Sorry I was trying to lighten up the situation


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...n-chassis.html

Brian 96C2

Can you post a photo of the 'A' pilar VIN tag?

A tag that looks like the black one in the photo above (911430XXXX) is correct for a US delivered early 911. If the style is different it is most likely one that was installed after the car was recovered.

FWIW, the silver tag for the '72 T Targa is not correct and was not delivered that way. Someone added that for some reason after delivery.

Houpty GT

If it was stolen, then it would belong to the insurance company and you would have nothing to show for it.

theiceman

why do i think something is stamped on the body under the front cargo mat. I have a mid 70s car and i seem to remember that . My car is away in storage so i cant check but i thought it was under there somewhere.

Houpty GT

My car has it under the carpet in the trunk too but it starts with the ZZZ's like the Euro cars. It scared me at first but this is normal.

Edgy01

Keep in mind that many grey market cars came in lacking many SN markings (to meet US requirements) and those companies who federalize cars add them--they don't look original (OEM) but they are legit.

Marc @ Red Line Service

Most turbos and turbo look cars also carry ZZZ #'s on the trunk floor stamping. If it truly looks wrong, photo the #'s and contact your local P.D. If there is a problem perhaps YOU'LL be the one to help stop a theft ring. Also always check the engine #. If the flange that carry's the # is broken off (I've seen this) chances are it's hot. There is NO way that piece can be broken off "Accidentally"