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I enjoyed reading the article about early 996 cars in the current club mag. I have a C2 cab first registered 8 May 98 so I was interested to find the build date. I've read that it is on the sticker on the door post. I've had a look at mine and assume the build date is 31 Feb 98. Am I reading this right (see pic)
The VIN number is the one starting WP.... and should contain the production date info. The number starting e13.... is the certificate of conformity reference
Thanks, yes I have researched the VIN number but not found a site that will tell me build date. Some other threads have suggested the build date is listed separately on the door post which is why I have made this query.
From memory: VIN number gives year of production and there's normally a sticker on the underside of the front hood / bonnet with the build information and that sticker is repeated in the original service history book. The certificate of authenticity (free from Porsche UK) says the build date
Looking at the "WPO" number at the bottom of your photograph, this is your VIN no. The W is for Germany. P is Porsche, O is Sports Car etc, and the 10th character is the Model Year. I don't have the full listing as my book starts with X as 1999, Y for 2000 etc. On this basis however; it would suggest that yours (with its W) is 1998.
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