944 T - 2 VINs, which one is correct?

[Overnesing90]

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[Overnesing90]

Hi,
Take a look at this link:
https://www.stuttcars.com/technical/vin-decoder/
It looks like the first number (without all the Zs) is the UK/Europe version and the other one is the US/Canada version, which gives more info about model and engine. Don't know why your car has both - maybe its market destination changed mid-build? Is it left hand drive?

 

[pse_SC]

The first one is for US, the second for ‘Rest Of World’... i.e. Europe etc (!)
Is it a left hooker?

 

[LarJammer]

They should be the same! What vin is on the v5 document. Sounds like it could have a hidden past and maybe a ringer...

Eta: having a vin behind the screen would suggest it is a usa car (or has been to the usa at some point). BUT this should still match the stamped number. Also check the rivetted on plate (near the stamped number) and the sticker in the boot. These may provide more clues.

Or the screen trim could have been replaced with one that had a number on it??????

 

[Overnesing90]

Importantly, although there are differences, both numbers refer to the same car. The model, year and serial numbers match - it's just the format that differs. In other words, it seems to have all the right information but formatted for different markets on the two labels. That's why I wondered if it had maybe had a change of destination market during the build process. I guess only the factory could say for sure.

 

[clrboxster]

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