Chassis Number - Where is it !!

[dbazdavies]

As the post says, where is the chassis number on a Marina based Roadster..I know that Marlin used 4 digits - but as mine is registered as a Marlin I take it that the DVLA made the number up to 10 digits by using the sale date of the kit ?? So will I have the 10 digit chassis number anywhere on the chassis ???

[old_n_notpastityet]

Re: Chassis Number - Where is it !!

On my Roadster it is a 4 digit number on a small plate about 1 inch long attached to the Chassis Nearside Front.I think all the Kits had there own Marlin Chassis number with he Kit.But not 100 % sure.Also this 4 digit number appears on the V.5 as the Chassis Number

[dcunn]

Re: Chassis Number - Where is it !!

Try here for the 4 figure number, though from the pics I have of the car I can't see if it's there or not !

[Blue Marlin]

Re: Chassis Number - Where is it !!

That's where mine is as well. Also my V5 just quotes the 4 figure number.

Derek

[David]

Re: Chassis Number - Where is it !!

Same on my Mk2 hybrid.

[dbazdavies]

Re: Chassis Number - Where is it !!

Thanks guys - just checked and no plate on my chassis - my chassis number on the V5 is 2196240182 - I'm thinking kit number 2196 and 240182 is the invoice date ??

[dcunn]

Re: Chassis Number - Where is it !!

Correct number and build date. Kit was collected 28 01 82.

[dbazdavies]

Re: Chassis Number - Where is it !!

I wonder why I have a 10 digit chassis number and others have 4 ?? Are they all registered as Marlin ??

[h_m_cumming]

Re: Chassis Number - Where is it !!

When I built mine the Marlin no. was 1459M. To keep her indoors happy I added her initials to it to give 1459MVAC. The chap who came from Truro to check it out and issue it's paperwork was happy with it and it's reg. as a Marlin Roadster with the origional Marina reg.no. so next year it should be tax free.
I suspect the origional builder probably did something similar.

[old_n_notpastityet]

Re: Chassis Number - Where is it !!

I wonder why I have a 10 digit chassis number and others have 4 ?? Are they all registered as Marlin ??

When I acquired my Roadster it was registered as a Morris Sports.Not happy with that I wrote to the Kit Car section of the DVLA and sent evidence of the original build with pictures of the car and fortunately pictures of other evidence to support the fact it was in fact a Marlin Roadster.I was relieved a few weeks later when I got a new V5 with it registered as a Marlin Roadster.As for the Chassis number It would not bother me too much personally so long as it is registered correctly.Just enjoy the car,I love mine,tend to use it more than my other toys,2 more classic cars and 2 bikes.Enjoy

[HairyDave]

Re: Chassis Number - Where is it !!

My '91 Roadster appears to have the vin of the original vehicle . It is correctly registered as a Marlin. It also has a Marlin chassis number. Things were a bit more relaxed then.