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914/4: 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 914/6: 70 71 72
VIN # verification |
sphillips |
Aug 9 2013, 10:53 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 29-July 13 From: Driggs Member No.: 16,179 Region Association: None |
Newbie here, looking to purchase a 914.
I have found a 1974 that I may go look at this weekend. The VIN # that is listed on the sale ad has a 6th digit that is the letter "T", with a total of 10 characters. When I run a Carfax (is this the best source?), it tells me that I don't have enough characters, should be 17, though looking at VIN/model year history on the PelicanParts website, it appears that no VINs had more than 10 characters, and none appear to have a letter anywhere in the number. Any help with this is appreciated. Thanks, Steve |
Jonathan Livesay |
Aug 9 2013, 11:02 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 741 Joined: 13-March 10 From: La Canada CA Member No.: 11,461 Region Association: None |
Newbie here, looking to purchase a 914. I have found a 1974 that I may go look at this weekend. The VIN # that is listed on the sale ad has a 6th digit that is the letter "T", with a total of 10 characters. When I run a Carfax (is this the best source?), it tells me that I don't have enough characters, should be 17, though looking at VIN/model year history on the PelicanParts website, it appears that no VINs had more than 10 characters, and none appear to have a letter anywhere in the number. Any help with this is appreciated. Thanks, Steve Carfax doesn't go back that far, they can only go back as far as when vins were standardized in 1981. All 914's have 10 digit vins beginning with 47 for all 4 cylinder cars, no letters. |
sphillips |
Aug 9 2013, 11:22 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 29-July 13 From: Driggs Member No.: 16,179 Region Association: None |
Newbie here, looking to purchase a 914. I have found a 1974 that I may go look at this weekend. The VIN # that is listed on the sale ad has a 6th digit that is the letter "T", with a total of 10 characters. When I run a Carfax (is this the best source?), it tells me that I don't have enough characters, should be 17, though looking at VIN/model year history on the PelicanParts website, it appears that no VINs had more than 10 characters, and none appear to have a letter anywhere in the number. Any help with this is appreciated. Thanks, Steve Carfax doesn't go back that far, they can only go back as far as when vins were standardized in 1981. All 914's have 10 digit vins beginning with 47 for all 4 cylinder cars, no letters. Thanks for that information, very helpful. Steve |
davep |
Aug 9 2013, 11:41 AM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,138 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada |
Do a bit of research here:
http://www.914world.com/specs/914info.php |
sphillips |
Aug 9 2013, 11:55 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 29-July 13 From: Driggs Member No.: 16,179 Region Association: None |
Thanks, thats very good info. Steve |
sphillips |
Aug 9 2013, 12:33 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 29-July 13 From: Driggs Member No.: 16,179 Region Association: None |
This one happens to be painted white, which I dont see on the color list, unless that is the light ivory listed |
Tom_T |
Aug 9 2013, 12:45 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
This one happens to be painted white, which I dont see on the color list, unless that is the light ivory listed That's the white. When you go see it look at the Karmann plate on the front driver's door jamb which should have "L80E" in the bottom box for color code, which means it was originally L80E Light Ivory. Any other paint code, look at the 914 info section on here for what it's original color was. VIN on it should be: 47429xxxxx - with 47 for the 914's model #, 4 = 74 MY, 29 = Karmann plant where built, & x = digits or zero(s) only - no letters. Car Fax also can't check the VIN for the same reason noted above, but at least the give you a better error message & instructions. Good Luck! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
sphillips |
Aug 9 2013, 02:21 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 29-July 13 From: Driggs Member No.: 16,179 Region Association: None |
This one happens to be painted white, which I dont see on the color list, unless that is the light ivory listed That's the white. When you go see it look at the Karmann plate on the front driver's door jamb which should have "L80E" in the bottom box for color code, which means it was originally L80E Light Ivory. Any other paint code, look at the 914 info section on here for what it's original color was. VIN on it should be: 47429xxxxx - with 47 for the 914's model #, 4 = 74 MY, 29 = Karmann plant where built, & x = digits or zero(s) only - no letters. Car Fax also can't check the VIN for the same reason noted above, but at least the give you a better error message & instructions. Good Luck! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// VIN that he gave me is: 47429T6448. The "T" is probably a "7" or a "1". |
Jonathan Livesay |
Aug 9 2013, 02:58 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 741 Joined: 13-March 10 From: La Canada CA Member No.: 11,461 Region Association: None |
This one happens to be painted white, which I dont see on the color list, unless that is the light ivory listed That's the white. When you go see it look at the Karmann plate on the front driver's door jamb which should have "L80E" in the bottom box for color code, which means it was originally L80E Light Ivory. Any other paint code, look at the 914 info section on here for what it's original color was. VIN on it should be: 47429xxxxx - with 47 for the 914's model #, 4 = 74 MY, 29 = Karmann plant where built, & x = digits or zero(s) only - no letters. Car Fax also can't check the VIN for the same reason noted above, but at least the give you a better error message & instructions. Good Luck! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// VIN that he gave me is: 47429T6448. The "T" is probably a "7" or a "1". Got to be a "1" |
sphillips |
Aug 9 2013, 03:22 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 29-July 13 From: Driggs Member No.: 16,179 Region Association: None |
This one happens to be painted white, which I dont see on the color list, unless that is the light ivory listed That's the white. When you go see it look at the Karmann plate on the front driver's door jamb which should have "L80E" in the bottom box for color code, which means it was originally L80E Light Ivory. Any other paint code, look at the 914 info section on here for what it's original color was. VIN on it should be: 47429xxxxx - with 47 for the 914's model #, 4 = 74 MY, 29 = Karmann plant where built, & x = digits or zero(s) only - no letters. Car Fax also can't check the VIN for the same reason noted above, but at least the give you a better error message & instructions. Good Luck! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// VIN that he gave me is: 47429T6448. The "T" is probably a "7" or a "1". Got to be a "1" Thanks Jonathon, you've been a big help, Steve |
JeffBowlsby |
Aug 9 2013, 11:13 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,491 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
Uh oh...If it is a 1974 model, if the last 5 VIN are 16448, and it has L80E paint...does it have a 2.0L? How about some orange paint as trim on bumpers, wheels, lower valences...? If the orange is not obvious look carefully at rock chips and the metal edges/backsides. You could have found something awesome...so keep your poker face in check... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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sphillips |
Aug 10 2013, 07:28 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 29-July 13 From: Driggs Member No.: 16,179 Region Association: None |
Uh oh...If it is a 1974 model, if the last 5 VIN are 16448, and it has L80E paint...does it have a 2.0L? How about some orange paint as trim on bumpers, wheels, lower valences...? If the orange is not obvious look carefully at rock chips and the metal edges/backsides. You could have found something awesome...so keep your poker face in check... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/creamsicle914.jpg) This seller bought it about 6yrs ago, with about 76,000 miles on the OD, which quit working shortly thereafter. He figures he put about 3000miles on it since then. The car had been in storage since 1986 until he purchased 6yrs ago. It is, according to the seller, a 2.0l. Thanks Jeff |
sphillips |
Aug 10 2013, 09:38 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 29-July 13 From: Driggs Member No.: 16,179 Region Association: None |
Since there are no color accents, any other physical attributes that would verify it being an LE?
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JeffBowlsby |
Aug 10 2013, 10:15 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,491 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
Not all L80E cars in the LE VIN range are suthentic LE's, I have documented several that are not.
The surest way is to call PCNA at 1-800-Porsche, ext 5, and ask for them to verify if it is an LE on the phone...they have been doing that in the recent past, but that could change at any time as their personnel changes. Their COA will document its status if you choose to get the COA, which sould be done if its an LE or you just want to know its orginal equipment, color and engine code. For the LE's the Targa bar originally had no vinyl or the lower horizontal bright trim piece on each side or holes for the same trim piece. If a PO added the trim/vinyl then it would be impossible to verify its original condition. If it was an original LE and someone changed details they would have a lot to change or modifiy - bumpers, all 4 valences, all 5 wheels, the Targa bar vinyl/trim. The LE would also have F/R sway bars, always a 2.0L engine, a very rare front spoiler, vinyl side stripes in orange. Its all changeable and many have, but an original LE is always an LE. |
sphillips |
Aug 11 2013, 02:32 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 29-July 13 From: Driggs Member No.: 16,179 Region Association: None |
I received pics of the data plates that confirms that the S/N is 16448. I'll call PCNA tomorrow to verify SN model. Here is a pic of the trunk area, basically looks like surface corrosion. The bracket for the trunk latch appears to have a crack on the left side, though it could very well be a crack in the paint.
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JeffBowlsby |
Aug 11 2013, 03:01 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,491 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
How about some of the overall car?
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sphillips |
Aug 11 2013, 05:02 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 29-July 13 From: Driggs Member No.: 16,179 Region Association: None |
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sphillips |
Aug 11 2013, 05:08 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 29-July 13 From: Driggs Member No.: 16,179 Region Association: None |
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Jonathan Livesay |
Aug 11 2013, 05:58 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 741 Joined: 13-March 10 From: La Canada CA Member No.: 11,461 Region Association: None |
I have a 74 L80E car with those exact wheels. They seem like nice wheels, lighter than Fuchs or Rivieras anyway. My SN is before the LE range at 12655, so I'm not in the running. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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sphillips |
Aug 11 2013, 06:05 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 29-July 13 From: Driggs Member No.: 16,179 Region Association: None |
I have a 74 L80E car with those exact wheels. They seem like nice wheels, lighter than Fuchs or Rivieras anyway. My SN is before the LE range at 12655, so I'm not in the running. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) What do you think about the rust in the pic, doesn't appear to be deep, but wont know until I go look. |
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