Re: 1951 engine color

Posted by gone1951 On 2008/8/3 11:15:53

Thanks for all the response. Randy I'm not sure what tag you are referring to. The model information on the tag on the fire wall and the door jam has 2472 on it. The engine number, which in california is used as the VIN, is J406807.

The car was first register/sold in September 1951. Does anyone know when that engine was actually built? Because of the green color could it be a left over 359? The head has the normal 288 ST / 327 AT on the top.

BTW. The cost to register the car new was $25.00. Much different than today.