interesting observation at original VIN plates, need more input to nail it down Options

[Gustl]

more or less accidently we found out that the Factory changed the design of the VIN plates (the one at the headlight box; front trunk) of the 914-6

early versions look like this:



later versions look like this:




for those who can't see the difference:
the later versions have an additional last line, that says "Zul. Zuggewicht kg 1860"

[translates to something like: maximum weight that can be towed: kg 1860]

I checked all my files, it's completely clear that all cars earlier than 914.1.43.0070 don't have this additional line, all cars after 914.1.43.0159 have it.
The DOT sticker of #0070 says 09/70.
I don't have this info from car #0159, but 914.1.43.0163 shows 01/71.

All this together leads us to the conclusion that there might have been a federal changement, that requires that additional line per 01.01.1971


To all 914-6 owners or data keepers:
Could you please check your VIN plate or files to find out a closer result?

Any input appreceated

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Gustl

[Tom_T]

Wolfgang -

This prompted me to look at my 73 2L's plate (8/72 build date), because I'd wondered what the "official" towing capacity was, & it does not have that extra line! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)

I don't want to muddy up your 914-6 post, so I won't post a pic of mine.

Let me know when you need more help on your 914-6 DMV stuff.
- PS, I just saw your email & I'll look into that & get back to you later this week (I'm working on a business proposal Mon. & house & car stuff today).

[Gustl]

This prompted me to look at my 73 2L's plate (8/72 build date), because I'd wondered what the "official" towing capacity was, & it does not have that extra line! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)

I just checked it at my 1974 1.8 and it also didn't show this info (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

would be interesting what about MY'71 914-4 ...
or MY'71 Porsche 911 ...

very suspect (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

of course I checked the MY'72 914-6 and 916 before, both have this additional info on the plate