vin plate

[mick 46]

Hi
Can anyone tell me what these details on the vin plate refer too FCE11 also a metal tag with BM 138402 stamped on it.thanks

[POMMReg]

What are they from?

[mick 46]

Hi they are on Morris Minor convertible.thanks

[POMMReg]

Does the car date to 1954?

[mike.perry]

F = Morris Minor Don't ask me why
C = Convertible
E = Empire Green
1 = RHD Home Market
1 = Synthetic Paint
For full listing see
http://seriesmm.mmoc.og.uk Car Ident. Chassis Number Ident.

[mick 46]

Hi Its on a 1955 convertible in green so seems about right then,thanks

[POMMReg]

1954 2dr, NOT a convertable!!

Going by the body number.

Check the body number again - one digit makes all the difference.

[mike.perry]

"C" says convertible unless someone has been swapping plates. Check number etched on bulkhead

[mike.perry]

What is the registration?

[POMMReg]

F = Morris Minor Don't ask me why
C = Convertible
E = Empire Green
1 = RHD Home Market
1 = Synthetic Paint
For full listing see
http://seriesmm.mmoc.og.uk Car Ident. Chassis Number Ident.

BUT the BODY number from a 1954 2dr?!!

Mike 46, please re-check body no. as it looks like you have a
(ahem)....you know what; ie 6 letter word, 3rd letter "N"!

MINOReg

[mick 46]

Hi just had a look the i/d on the plate is FCE11/342507 and another tag on the bulkhead is BM 138402.THANKS MICK

[POMMReg]

Mmm.....

Was it sold to you as a "genuine" convertable?

Have you looked for the stamped chassis number - either high 2xxxxx
or low 3xxxxx - as suggested by Mike?

What's the engine number?

Chris

[XWL61]

The chassis and body numbers on my May 1955 saloon are both a few hundred higher than these numbers.

Andy

[POMMReg]

Yes, body number is that of a 4/55 2dr.

NOT 1954!!

Need to be vigilant when buying Convertibles.