To Waldo et al:
That number is definitely NOT an MGB chassis number -- that would look
something like this: GHN5UA200000G. It's not an MGB engine or body number
either. Did you find this number on the car or in the documentation?
Generally the VIN plate also has some printed information about the
company, country of origin, date of manufacturer, etc.
>From the fragment of original message, I wonder if what we are talking
about is an MG 1800 hatchback or an Austin America. Questions: does this
vehicle have a permanent top, or is it a convertible? does it have a rear
seat? any idea when it was manufactured? what about badges?
I'm afraid it will take a little more information to identify this car.
Max
Rick Brown had this to say:
>To the List:
>
>I received the below email from Waldo - unfortunately I can't locate my
>copy of the Original MGB - Perhaps someone out there can give him a hand
>in identifying his car. Although off hand this doesnt look like a VIN
>number to me.
>
>Please respond directly to Waldo.
>
>Thanks guys
>
>Rick
>
>>>Waldo
>>What is a MG1800?? Do you mean an MGB? If so what are the numbers
>>and ill look it up in my book.
>>
>>Rick
>
>Thanks so much for writing back, The model is MGB 1800 chassis number:
>031AA451081179, I¥m not sure where it was manufactured (but it is called :
>The American Model) Its original color is white with black rubber bumpers. I
>appreciate your help in getting any info about my MGB.
>
>Thank you again
--
Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
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