VIN range issue for 1974, VIN Numbers Options

[Bse30]

New member here with my first 914.
I just picked up a neighbors 1974 914 2.0 that has been sitting since a left front accident in 1995. Remarkably good shape, otherwise.. It was stored in a garage from 1995-2019, covered in front of garage next to my place since then.
I bought it from the family after he passed.
I entered the VIN knowing it was near the end of 1974 production. Build date of 8/74.
Website says it is out of range for this model year.
I’ve found at least 3 different references stating ending VIN is 21370, and at least 3 state last VIN is 21379. This car is unequivocally 21378. All documents and 3 clear VINs match. Which would make this the 2nd to the last 1974 made if I go by the second source.
Any thoughts? Is this the norm for other years. No big deal, just somewhat interesting to me.
Thanks
Brian S.

[davep]

The beginning and end of year are always interesting. Published literature of the VIN ranges can be deceiving, and I do like to verify. I am very glad to see the new owner bring this up. One odd thing is that he claims the completion date is 08/74 when I do have claims of 1975 models with 07/74 I would certainly like photos of any compliance decals from this model year change. Brian, please contact me. Dave


BTW, and very odd situation I discovered was with the 1971 911S coupe that has a hole of over 200 cars missing in the range in the middle of the year, and the number of engines produced support the existence of this hole. I even have a photo of the production page showing the gap.