opps forgot the prefix explaination:
G = MG
H = size of engine H is between 1400 and 1900 cc
N = Roadster (coupe would be D)
L = Left hand drive
Rick
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Rick Brown" <mgrick@mgcars.org.uk>
To: "Paul M." <rowman22001@yahoo.com>; <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2003 9:35 AM
Subject: Re: MGA VIN question
> Paul
>
> Your car was built between May 1959 and January 1960 - the first 1600 was
> built in May 59 (vin 68851) and vin number 82921 was built in Jan 60. This
> is from Clausager.
>
> The engine number appears to be correct for the Vin number.
>
> Regards
>
> Rick
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Paul M." <rowman22001@yahoo.com>
> To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2003 8:12 AM
> Subject: MGA VIN question
>
>
> > Does anyone know of a good way to look up MGA VIN
> > and/or engine numbers? I have an MGA VIN and engine
> > number, and I need to know what year the car is, etc.
> > Also, what do the prefix letters on the MGA VIN #s
> > mean?
> >
> > The VIN of this car is GHNL/82671 and I think that
> > makes it either a 1960 or 1961, but I can't tell for
> > sure...
> >
> > The engine number is 16GA-U-13896 (There might be a
> > letter or number after the "U", but it was impossible
> > to read.)
> >
> > Google turned up a couple sources, but nothing that
> > was definitive.
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> >
> > =====
> > Paul Misencik
> > 1971 MGB Vintage Race Project
> > Huntersville, NC USA
> > www.sopwithracing.com
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