Series 1 VIN number mystery??Solved :)

Just found a ser 1 in a barn going for a good price but i cant find any VIN on the bodyshell at all.
I`v never had a ser 1 before so did they stamp the shell somewhere completely different to the ser 2?

Any help would gladly appreciated as i`d love to buy this car

Cheers

Top of the front suspension pillar, I think?

paul_c said

Top of the front suspension pillar, I think?

Thanks Paul.

Would that be on the turret itself you mean?

Theres a chassis number on the left hand turret (from the front) and a vin plate on the slam panel to the left of the bonnet catch on my '80 s1.

ross_m said

Theres a chassis number on the left hand turret (from the front) and a vin plate on the slam panel to the left of the bonnet catch on my '80 s1.

Thanks Ross

The slam panel vin plate is missing and i cant see anything on the turrets either

Are there any documents? Sounds very dodgy.

ross_m said

Are there any documents? Sounds very dodgy.

Yes there is a V5 and its defo a ser 1 gti but like i said no identification marks.
I`ll have another look tomorrow but will pass on it if i cant find anything.Its a shame as the shell is in excellent order.

Any luck with this?

how much is it, if its cheap enough take the risk

ross_m said

Any luck with this?

Yes thanks Ross,

I found the Vin on the turret buried under layers of paint.Its defo a ser 1 gti as all numbers match the Logbook :

Thanks for everyones help

Brilliant. Remember and get some pics up :mrgreen:

Where abouts on th turret is it excatly cos i reckon mines been covered in filler and primer.

Front, side or back??

ross_m said

Brilliant. Remember and get some pics up :mrgreen:

Cheers mate    

Will post up some pics as soon as i get her into my workshop which hopefully wont be long

Raffles said

Where abouts on th turret is it excatly cos i reckon mines been covered in filler and primer.

Front, side or back??

I`ll post some pics next week mate of the area ok.

Thankyou.