Would it be correct that a Karmann chassis number of 11195xx would have been built on March 15th 1971? xx being the car number built that day? This is assuming its a 1971 model.

If so would love to find one? My birthday

Thanks

Jamie

Jaime,

I can't say if your Chassis number translation is correct to your date without looking at a 1971 calendar (which I'm not doing), but - yes - you might be able to find one built on your birthday or any other chosen specific day.

However, I would caution against that - unless all of the planets & stars aligned for you, & it actually turned out to also be a great condition rust-free `71!


You'll be far better off finding the best condition 914 from any year that you can afford. BTW - at Jeff Bowlsby's 914 website he has a pdf 914 checklist for inspecting them which you should use as you're looking at them (I think under Tech Documents section), & still get a por PPI done on the top candidate - unless you're a pro.

Also FWIW - the 71 1.7's are not high in the value & preference pecking order, which is probably generally falls out as:

#1. 70-72 914-6,
#2. 73-74 914-2.0 with the 74 LE's at the top of that pack &/or the early 73's with the option loaded "914S" goodies next,
#3. 75-76 2.0s - maybe with the end of the run 76's a tad higher,
#4. Very early `70 1.7's as 1st cars out, &/or all 72 1.7's as the best of the 1.7s with the upgrades, &/or the 74 1.8s, &/or the 75 1.8s, then the 71 1.7s dead last.

Of course, anything which is ultra low mile OO survivor will pull in top dollar & break that general order above - such as my buddy's 71 1.7 which he's owned since new, which is 99% original paint & 100% original upholstery - some 71 eye-candy for you!

Click to view attachment
Click to view attachment
Click to view attachment

If you find one like this made on your Birthday, then go for it!

Happy Hunting!
Tom
///////

Oh I know it would be nearly impossible. Anyone have any data as to roughly how many cars were built per day?

That would be the number of cars on that day to choose from.

My 1974 was car number 33 for the day, anyone have a larger number at the end of their chassis number?

A 914/4 will have a Karmann number 12195XX
Click to view attachment

A 914/6 only has a completion month
VIN is between 914.143.0229 to 914.143.0283

I own 914.143.0229

Did a quick search 4712911224 is as close as I could find
Karmann number 1239515

I've seen some online calendar's show week 11 and some show week 12
??

several calendars show the year beginning on Fri so this looks correct
Click to view attachment