Confused Newbie

[dazzac]

Recently bought a MK2 NA MR2 but I am puzzled about the chassis number. Maybe from South Africa. I would appreciate any HELP in identifying it.

[T600]

Welcome to TOC.

Sorry, I'm not sure how you would identify a South African vehicle. The Model Code plus the first 8 or 9 letters/numbers from the VIN can help identify where the car was destined, but the table of codes I've seen doesn't include SA. My table doesn't include Japan either though, so it's obviously incomplete.

I'm sure someone will know the answer though.

Tony

[TOYMOTA]

Try this mate: http://toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=11619

Welcome to TOC as well!!

[dazzac]

Try this mate: http://toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=11619

Welcome to TOC as well!!

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The chassis number starts with SABTVR. I cannot find any reference to this anywhere?

[Jinxed]

amen welcome to toc tis a fine place to frequent

[T600]

Try this mate: http://toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=11619

Welcome to TOC as well!!

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The chassis number starts with SABTVR. I cannot find any reference to this anywhere?

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Never seen and MR2 with a Chassis Number like that; Interestingly, a Google search for SABTVR finds the 'Dutton Owners Club' and mention of a 'DVLA Issued Chassis Number'; it looks to me as if SABTVR might be a special number issued when a vehicle is re-shelled perhaps? I'm guessing here, but it certainly doesn't look like a standard MR2 chassis number.

If you find out the answer, do let us know, because I'm intrigued.

Tony

[Bibbs]

If it's a Mk2 .. I think they only did SW20 (RHD) and SW21 (LHD) .. and then the limited TRD ones .. hmm, TRD ..

[MR2vince]

Sounds to me like its re-shelled or something of that degree, I have seen that number before on kit cars, and re-shelled, chopped bikes

vin