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

[dr914@autoatlanta.com]

We have three 71 models two 72 models and the 916 of course (six cylinders) but they are sealed inside that display case, so I will check them in the next couple of days

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

[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

[smg914]

Wolfgang,

I know you already have a photp of my plate on file and the fact that the VIN is later than what you're looking for but here's a more recent photo of the plate.

Steve

[Cairo94507]

My VIN plate has the additional line. Manufacture date of May 1971, VIN- 9141430372

[Gustl]

thanks to Steve and Michael (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


@ all others: keep 'em coming (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

[Tom_T]

Just heard back that my buddy Jerry's original 71 914/4 only has the GVW & F&R weights (in kg) on his plate - no towing. I don't recall it's build date from chassis or VIN sticker, but can get that if you want.

I'll try to get to your 914-6 history email again tonight.
I'd actually done it once with all your answers in an email reply on Sunday, but that got "lost" by the crappy earthlink webmail service! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

Cheers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Tom
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[Gustl]

thanks Tom (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)

[mskala]

Mine, from earlier than your date, seems to agree.