As I recall, last year someone was actually selling the VIN# for a MGB on
Ebay. This was actually just the VIN plate and the car title. I don't
recall the year but the issue was debated on the list as to its legality.
The sale went through and I believe the successful bid was about $75.
David
At 09:56 PM 10/25/01 -0300, Dave Munroe wrote:
>Max: you said:
>
>"assume that's because you gave them the engine number to go from. I would
>think in this case Phil would start with the VIN on the title. If the body
>#, commission #, and engine # on the actual car turn out not to match, then
>at least Phil would have his worst suspicions confirmed."
>
>This is true, although from what Phil has told us, I think he already knows
>his car is a "bitsa". Whether or not it was built with criminal intent, that
>is the question.
>
>In my case, I sent Clausager ( he was the BMIHT director at the time)
>everything I had, including the commission #, the motor number, the
>re-issued non-standard V.I.N. etc. everything BUT the missing car#. He chose
>to send me the info related to the Motor#. I suppose it was a judgement call
>on his part, if in fact he could have given me the car# that went with the
>comission#, but I think not, as I had specifically told him I wanted the
>latter.
>
>That is interesting info regarding other places that the car# can be found;
>I will have a look. Thanks for that!
>
>Dave
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