Aircooled VW South Africa

Good more to all.

I need help to verify a VIN number.
I want to buy the beetle but the VIN looks self stamped or something.
Can any help me to back my suspicion?

And if so, what can be done?
Its a 1600S Curved window beetle. I think a 1975 year

Kind regards

Thats a SAPS re stamped number.

That means the car was recovered or rebuilt and the SA police issued a new number to get it onto the e-natis system.

As long as the papers have the same numbers all will be fine.

You can have the lic Dept confirm this if you want

Herman

Keep in mind that a restamped VIN pretty much strips a car of any collector value.

No worries if you just want to enjoy your classic.

Thank you for the advise.
Yes i understand there will be no value as collector item.

Bought the beetle and intend to keep

Will post some project photos when I start with it.