Arde,
I fully agree with you - it totally depends on when the VIN was assigned to the chassi. Very good point, there. One thing is sure, the CSLs left factory with matching numbers.
I can add that the VIN-stamp on the torpedo-wall should be with a "+" sign before and after the VIN. Furthermore, the VIN on this location should be surrounded by an unpainted rectangle-sized area.
I think BMW simply used a bit of scotch/tape to cover this part when the chassis were sprayed.
Not so many CSL has still this detail left/untouched. Most cars, when they are re-prayed, has got the VIN (on the torpedo-wall) also resprayed.
Cheers
Henric
I fully agree with you - it totally depends on when the VIN was assigned to the chassi. Very good point, there. One thing is sure, the CSLs left factory with matching numbers.
I can add that the VIN-stamp on the torpedo-wall should be with a "+" sign before and after the VIN. Furthermore, the VIN on this location should be surrounded by an unpainted rectangle-sized area.
I think BMW simply used a bit of scotch/tape to cover this part when the chassis were sprayed.
Not so many CSL has still this detail left/untouched. Most cars, when they are re-prayed, has got the VIN (on the torpedo-wall) also resprayed.
Cheers
Henric