Andrew Mace wrote:
>
> On Tue, 17 Dec 1996, Jay Wassall wrote:
>
> > I have a 59 TR3 with commision # TS42661L and engine number TS43295E.
> > Does anyone know if I can determine if this is the original engine?
> > Does anyone have any numbers close to this that I can use a reference?
>
> You can always send +/-$40 to BMIHT in the home country for a complete
> build record, which should include the original engine number. Sorry, I
> don't have the address handy at home.
>
> My guess, though, is that it is the original or darned close. Numbers
> were not "matched" at the factory, and there is often a difference of at
> least as much as your numbers indicate.
>
> --Andy
>
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I got my BMIHT certificate today and all numbers, options, and colors
match the car (except whitewall tires). This should be a great
candidate for restoration.
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