Build date

[blease]

I enjoyed reading the article about early 996 cars in the current club mag. I have a C2 cab first registered 8 May 98 so I was interested to find the build date. I've read that it is on the sticker on the door post. I've had a look at mine and assume the build date is 31 Feb 98. Am I reading this right (see pic)

 

[marc_tt]

The VIN number is the one starting WP.... and should contain the production date info.

The number starting e13.... is the certificate of conformity reference

 

[blease]

Thanks, yes I have researched the VIN number but not found a site that will tell me build date. Some other threads have suggested the build date is listed separately on the door post which is why I have made this query.

 

[marc_tt]

From memory:

VIN number gives year of production and there's normally a sticker on the underside of the front hood / bonnet with the build information and that sticker is repeated in the original service history book.

The certificate of authenticity (free from Porsche UK) says the build date

 

[Chris Holliday]

Looking at the "WPO" number at the bottom of your photograph, this is your VIN no.
The W is for Germany. P is Porsche, O is Sports Car etc, and the 10th character is the Model Year.
I don't have the full listing as my book starts with X as 1999, Y for 2000 etc. On this basis however; it would suggest that yours (with its W) is 1998.