Vin

[AirtekHVAC]

Last question tonight!

Can anyone tell me anything based on this Vin?

The only thing I can decipher is that it is # 30

9288200030

I can not find any option label on the door or in the back

78 5sp.


thanks!

[Danglerb]

The 2 after the 8 means something, I think it was 0,1,2 US, Euro, something, forget which and it changed later.

[vandenham]

I just saw this post and thought I would reply. The 2 after the 8 means it was exported to the USA/Japan. If it were a 1, it would mean Europe/ROW (rest of world).

I have serial number 9288200072 and signed up for Autocheck to get a vehicle history report for my car. When I was signed up, I also queried the database for all serial numbers between 00001 and 00080 just to see what information was available. Autocheck cut me off after the 00080 as I had run up against the maximum numbers I could query.

There were no records for 9288200030 - I found records for #28, #29 and #35,#36 but nothing in between. The oldest information in any of the records I found was 1987, so I assume that was around the time they started getting automated information. I was hoping I could send you the autocheck for your car, but there wasn't one when I queried that number.

Rick

[Jadz928]

Hi Rick,
Did you query both RoW and US VINs? The numbers you listed are US serial numbers, right?

Thanks!

[AirtekHVAC]

Thanks Rick...I Shure would like to find more history on this vehicle...I think there was a link somewhere that will let me buy an original window sticker, or something from Porsche, although not cheap...

[vandenham]

Jim - I only queried US VINS. My plan was to also do the ROW's, but was not allowed to query more.

[jackforey]

How much is a vin check? I could use one my carr was salvaged.....

[vandenham]

I paid $45 for a one month unlimited license - if you just want one report it is $29.

You can easily check if AutoCheck.com has any records for your car by entering your serial number on this page. The system only supports 17 digit serial numbers, but if you enter 7 spaces before your "928--------" serial number. If they have any records, they will tell you. If they do not, they will indicate you entered an invalid VIN.

For example, my serial number shows there are records on file:

9288200072

For Ron's car, it cannot find any:

9288200030

So you can at least check if there is something there before spending any money.

Rick

[vandenham]

Jim - I tried checking for your serial numbers 11 and 16. There were no records for 11, but some did turn up for 16.

9288100016

Might be worth buying. I will pm you what my report looks like so you can see if it is worthwhile.

Rick

[vandenham]

Looks like the links I posted have timed out so you should type the serial # (preceded by 7 blanks) into this link AutoCheck Vehicle History Reports Homepage

[Jadz928]

Interesting fellas.... RoW S/N's 0011, 0012, 0013, 0014, 0016, 0024, 0027, 0029, 0034, 0042 are somewhere in the US.

I know where 0011, 0016, 0029 & 0034 are. The others are wide open and waiting to be found. Have fun!

[jackforey]

if someone has the ability can you check mine please and email relults... 9289200520
jackforey@yahoo.com

[jackforey]

So does my 9289200520 vin mean anything special? For a 1979

[Jadz928]

Originally Posted by jackforey

So does my 9289200520 vin mean anything special? For a 1979

It means it was the 520th US built in 1979. So yea, its pretty special.

[Landseer]

Are you kidding me? We have 12, 13 and 14 to chase in USA?

Which one was the LeMans Pacecar? 15?

[mnotz]

Since I am unsuccessful with getting PET to run under WIN7 x64 (XP Mode), maybe someone could check the VIN of my '80 for me? It's 92A0811059

Much appreciated,
Marcus

[Danglerb]

Have you tried doing a google of some of the low serial numbers to see if they have been discussed etc? Might be some data worth mining there.

[Danglerb]

So far google has no info using (92881000xx Porsche), doesn't help early vin matches both phone numbers and some zip code in Arizona (forcing me to include Porsche as keyword which might exclude some pure vin mention), except for:

9288100028 some discussion on RL related to a found owners manual, not car, but includes early car discussion in general.

9288100034 is Rixter's car the new old girl on the block - Rennlist Discussion Forums

9288100035 is mentioned without any details, a side reference, as the first AT.

9288100039 is Otto's in Germany, possibly owned by Ferry Porsche, discussion Number 00039 Prototype ? - Rennlist Discussion Forums

9288100040 side note only in 039 discussion.

9288100051 side note only, once thought prior vin were preproduction.

9288100054 is part number for a fuel line dist. many hits none vin
9288100055 is another part, no vin.

9288100057 side mention in discussion of 9288200057 regards USA vs ROW vin.

9288100068 for sale now in Finland.

9288100100 another part number. last I checked in ROW sequence, 92882 is USA/CAN.

9288200001 Lots of hits as it was published as the start of the vin sequence, which is now known to be 011 with the first 10 reserved for never sold prototypes.

9288200011 no car, lots of hits due to "real" start of vin sequence for USA/CAN.

9288200013 no car, side note in vin discussion regards sales in USA during 1977.

9288200016 Now in Finland, picts of very nice car and discussion Very early '78 model year US model - Rennlist Discussion Forums

to be cont.

[Danglerb]

9288200021 offered for sale 2007 on ebay, 2008 owner asking $50k, shredded on RL discussion, Rixter says he has picts and more detail, but haven't heard anything since.

9288200022 post of mine about running vin on Calif DMV smog history site, was lowest USA vin I found, last tested in 1998 in Sacramento aborted test 4x never passed.

9288200026 for sale in Colorado now, some discussion in 3 RL threads, none with more detail.

9288200029 listed in 1977 to 1982 listing by owner 2004

9288200030 HAH, this thread, its AirtekHVAC's car.

9288200034 side note only related to Rixter's 9288100034 ROW 928.

9288200038 listed on ebay 2009 with $1600 bin, bought by tailpipe on RL early '78 on eBay? 9288200038 - Rennlist Discussion Forums

9288200053 not a car, 53 is end one style part vin range, 54 start of new part.
9288200054
9288200055 same as above.

9288200057 for sale in 2008, ebay buyer Alex928fun, some discussion here and RL. VIN 9288200057 For Sale - Rennlist Discussion Forums

9288200061 ckcarr here on pelican asked about a selling price back in 2008. seems to still have it. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-928-technical-forum/388137-value-1978-928-estimate.html

9288200064 My rescue it crusade car, too rough for anybody so it was scrapped. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-928-technical-forum/394383-early-78-5-spd-headed-socal-crusher.html

9288200072 vandenham right here on Pelican owns this one. 5 speed - no sunroof - Copper Brown Metallic - Cork Interior

9288200076 NC CL sold 2012, asking was $2k. some picts in RL thread early 1978 silver non rubstrip FS in N.C. #76 - Rennlist Discussion Forums

9288200090 google hit is expired NSW Australia ad with no data left, looks like a 1979.

9288200100 ended my google with no more car references.

[vandenham]

In 2010 I ran autochecks on the first 80 numbers of the 9282 series
and have the reports for the following numbers where there was
some information. Below you can see the date/location of the
first and last records from the reports.

 

  
Serial  Number
  
#autocheck
records
  
First
  
Location
  
Last
  
Location
 
 

  
9288200015
  
7
  
1991
  
Hawaii
  
2002
  
Hawaii
 
 

  
9288200021
  
34
  
1989
  
Kansas City, MO
  
2010
  
Topeka, KS
 
 

  
9288200022
  
4
  
1998
  
California
  
1998
  
California
 
 

  
9288200023
  
1
  
1997
  
California
  
1997
  
California
 
 

  
9288200025
  
7
  
1989
  
Larue, TX
  
2008
  
Palestine, TX
 
 

  
9288200026
  
15
  
1996
  
Pueblo, CO
  
2009
  
Pueblo, TX
 
 

  
9288200028
  
2
  
1997
  
Santa Fe, NM
  
1998
  
Santa Fe, NM
 
 

  
9288200029
  
21
  
1996
  
New Carlisle, IN
  
2010
  
South Bend, IN
 
 

  
9288200035
  
6
  
1996
  
Falls Church,VA
  
1998
  
Fairfax,VA
 
 

  
9288200036
  
1
  
1993
  
San Juan, PR
  
1993
  
San Juan, PR
 
 

  
9288200038
  
9
  
1996
  
Prattville,AL
  
2010
  
London,ON,Canada
 
 

  
9288200039
  
3
  
2000
  
Reseda, CA
  
2008
  
California
 
 

  
9288200040
  
9
  
1997
  
Lancaster,PA
  
2006
  
Lancaster,PA
 
 

  
9288200042
  
9
  
1996
  
St Louis,MO
  
2002
  
St Louis,MO
 
 

  
9288200043
  
13
  
1998
  
Torrance,CA
  
2004
  
El Paso,TX
 
 

  
9288200044
  
15
  
1997
  
Woodstock,IL
  
2009
  
Addison,IL
 
 

  
9288200045
  
4
  
1996
  
Rutherglen,VA
  
1996
  
King George,VA
 
 

  
9288200046
  
2
  
1996
  
Stockton,NJ
  
1997
  
Stockton,NJ
 
 

  
9288200050
  
1
  
2001
  
Leduc,AB,Canada
  
2001
  
Leduc,AB,Canada
 
 

  
9288200051
  
23
  
1994
  
Cottage Grove, OR
  
2007
  
Irigon,OR
 
 

  
9288200052
  
28
  
1988
  
Avon,KT
  
2010
  
Lewiston,ME
 
 

  
9288200054
  
1
  
2001
  
Glendale,AZ
  
2001
  
Glendale,AZ
 
 

  
9288200055
  
6
  
1994
  
St Paul,MN
  
1996
  
St Paul,MN
 
 

  
9288200056
  
9
  
2000
  
Glendale,CA
  
2008
  
Glendale,CA
 
 

  
9288200057
  
8
  
1996
  
Cincinnati,OH
  
1999
  
Cincinnati,OH
 
 

  
9288200058
  
13
  
2003
  
California
  
2010
  
California
 
 

  
9288200059
  
8
  
2000
  
Calgary,AB,Canada
  
2010
  
Calgary,AB,Canada
 
 

  
9288200060
  
2
  
1998
  
California
  
1998
  
California
 
 

  
9288200061
  
13
  
1996
  
Loveland,CO
  
2005
  
Colorado
 
 

  
9288200062
  
24
  
1996
  
Polson,MT
  
2010
  
San Antonio,TX
 
 

  
9288200063
  
2
  
1998
  
California
  
1998
  
California
 
 

  
9288200064
  
7
  
1996
  
California
  
1998
  
California
 
 

  
9288200065
  
7
  
1997
  
California
  
2010
  
California
 
 

  
9288200066
  
1
  
2007
  
Moncton,NB,Canada
  
2007
  
Moncton,NB,Canada
 
 

  
9288200068
  
6
  
1989
  
Milford,MA
  
2001
  
Marlborough,MA
 
 

  
9288200070
  
8
  
1998
  
California
  
2007
  
California
 
 

  
9288200072
  
7
  
2001
  
Calgary,AB,Canada
  
2010
  
Edmonton,AB,Canada
 
 

  
9288200075
  
8
  
1997
  
California
  
2010
  
California
 
 

  
9288200076
  
5
  
1998
  
Idaho City,ID
  
2002
  
Fitchburg,MA
 
 

  
9288200078
  
12
  
1996
  
Barrington,IL
  
2007
  
Scottsdale,AZ
 
 

  
9288200079
  
8
  
1996
  
California
  
2008
  
California
 
 

  
9288200080
  
1
  
1987
  
Auburn,WA
  
1987
  
Auburn,WA
 

PM me if you want one of these reports.

Rick