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

[Gustl]

thanks George !!

I already checked your wonderful green '71 914-6 ... it shows the additional line (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

but I had no VIN plate pics of the other cars

I already checked two other 916 and they also had this last line

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