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Old 02-10-2021, 12:05 PM   #1
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Hi Everyone,
I was hoping to get some assistance with decoding my VIN number
please.CG78EU12722231269. It's a Mk1 GT Cortina
Thanks in advance Gaz
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Old 02-10-2021, 12:30 PM   #2
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That would not be the original VIN, the 17 digit convention didn’t come in till the late 80’s, I think.
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Old 02-10-2021, 12:49 PM   #3
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Thanks, Ill check with my bro
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Old 02-10-2021, 01:21 PM   #4
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https://www.lotus-cortina.com/mk1plate.htm
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Old 04-10-2021, 12:13 PM   #5
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hi again,
The chassis no on the registration papers is
231269 if that's any help
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Old 16-04-2022, 11:25 PM   #6
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Gary1964 your Cortina decodes as follows:
CG78EU is the Chassis Prefix where:
C= Ford of Britain (Export product, usually as a CKD kit)
G= Broadmeadows, Vic (Assembly Plant)
78= 4-door GT
E= 1965
U= February
12722= Unique Vehicle Serial Number
231269= NOT the Chassis Number but the SIDO (Single Item Dealer Order) number.
It should also have a Model number code like 27232 as well as a Paint code and a Trim code.
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