VIN Numbers

[jrzycobra]

Is anyone lucky enough to come in contact with these pre-productions cars taking note of the VIN numbers? The VINs have become so important now when it comes to locating the classics and cars of historical importance. I know Ford is probably now a bit more astute with record keeping than they were back in the 60's, but it sure will be interesting to start a little registry right here, documenting what car debuted where.

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[bullittman]

From past years following these cars , they are NOT assigned Vin #s. How they get them legalized for travel on public roadways, they probably have a blanket co. permit setup. Most of them will be destroyed....A few may end up as co. historical exhibits.

 

[garagelogic]

For the record, it is just VIN. (Vehicle Identification Number). Saying VIN "number" is redundant.

 

[Stangnut]

For the record, it is just VIN. (Vehicle Identification Number). Saying VIN "number" is redundant.

Exactly. It's so annoying when people do that.

 

[FordBlueHeart]

Do the pre production vehicles even have a full VIN? I know you can't register them for the road in most cases.

 

[S550 64G]

Do the pre production vehicles even have a full VIN? I know you can't register them for the road in most cases.

Yes. As a manufacturer they can drive any vehicle on the road if it has a plate on it. All of these show cars and early production ones will eventually be destroyed unless one or two are kept for historical purposes.

 

[FordBlueHeart]

My mistake. I read "preproduction", but my mind thought "concept".

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