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Re: Bounce: Non-member submission from [token@ridgecrest.ca.us]

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Subject: Re: Bounce: Non-member submission from [token@ridgecrest.ca.us]
From: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>
Date: Tue, 3 Sep 1996 17:22:36 -0700


>>
>>Just picked up a new, well to me anyway, 1963 TR4.  Actually had it for about
>>two months now, just about ready to drive it.  Serial is CT5368LO.  I have
>>been told that this serial is, in fact, a very early 1962 model but DMV just
>>will not take my word for it, and I do not know were to get the references.
>> snip..
>
>My Mark II Spitfire shows a 1967 date on the DMV title here in NC but the
>certificate from BMIHT shows a build date of 1965!!
>
>
>Ralph Jannelli
--------------------reply seperator---------------------------------------------
Prior to the early 70' it was common practice for the dealer to register the
cars for the year in which it first sold - not the dat of manufacture.  As
you can see this leads to much confusion when trying to spec the car for
parts.  Your best bet is to go with the commission number.

Barry Schwartz
bschwartz@pacbell.net






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