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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 08:46 PM
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With this VIN number, is it possible to ascertain build date:
WP0JB0925GS861935
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 08:54 PM
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http://www.928registry.org/1986-928S-1935.htm

My 1195 was built 11/85.
My 1955 was built 02/86.
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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Yes, this is my car when I ran it on Ebay several years back. Is the production number 1935?
What does that mean?
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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Depends on what you mean by 'that'.

It's an '86.5 (serial#>1000), so it has the updated suspension, brakes, floorpan, electrics, abs, exhaust, etc. that S4s inherited.

It's the GTS of OBs! Top of the line. After this model, they broke the mold.
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by john_h.
With this VIN number, is it possible to ascertain build date:
WP0JB0925GS861935
yes it is............. I see it appears you have the door jam sticker, it should be on there.. you can also order a Certificate of Authenticity (COA), or Cardex (Birthcertificate) from Porsche, either of these will give you the "official" production date

ps... is this your car?
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 03:25 AM
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https://rennlist.com/forums/928-forum/362119-happy-21st-birthday-to-all-86-5-s.html
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 05:39 PM
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Thanks!
Mine indeed is 86.5 AND for sale on Ebay.
Auction ended but here is the description for anyone interested in sending an offer: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=180233311650
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 05:40 PM
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I forgot, I also had my 87 for sale: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...5868%26fvi%3D1
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 05:45 PM
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Build date 2/26/86
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 01:11 AM
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The salvage title is hurting your sale. Also, the fact that the car has been in West Virginia , Orlando, Colorado , Utah and Austin, Texas during your ownership doesn't inspire confidence in bidders.
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