toddk 0 Report post Posted October 28, 2009 I recently purchased a 1976 Lotus S1 trying to confirm some history with it, where are all the vin. numbers and chassis numbers located. Thanks so much! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Advantage 856 Report post Posted October 29, 2009 The S1 only has its VIN number on a metal plate secured to the bulkhead under the front boot/trunk. There are no numbers stamped onto the metal chassis. http://www.lotusespr.../VinNumber.html at the bottom of the page. Welcome to the forum, why not say hello in the Introductions area of the site? Preferably with a photo or two of your new car! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toddk 0 Report post Posted October 29, 2009 Thanks so much for the info where is the chassis number located? I will post the pictures in the introduction site soon I ended up with (2) s1 cars and 1976 and 1977 . If anyone can tell me the location of the Chassis number that would be great . Thanks Todd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Coleman 368 Report post Posted October 30, 2009 I have to disagree with the previous post! My 1976 S1 does have the chassis number stamped on the chassis - it's on the horizontal bit behind the engine. You wouldn't be able to see it unless you removed the body though, but it is there. Paul. Quote Lotus Esprit [meaning] a 1:1 scale Airfix kit with a propensity to catch fire Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldcarburetor 0 Report post Posted October 30, 2009 I have to disagree with the previous post! My 1976 S1 does have the chassis number stamped on the chassis - it's on the horizontal bit behind the engine. You wouldn't be able to see it unless you removed the body though, but it is there. Paul. Paul, your post is the answer to my topic: thank you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Coleman 368 Report post Posted October 30, 2009 I posted a picture of where on my chassis the number is on this thread... Chassis number Paul. Quote Lotus Esprit [meaning] a 1:1 scale Airfix kit with a propensity to catch fire Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtookey 73 1 Vehicles Report post Posted October 30, 2009 (edited) Open your bonnet / hood, take a digi camera or mirror and take a photo or look at the underside of the bodywork of the nose around where the Lotus badge is. You should find that last 4 of the VIN/Chassis# hand written. Mine has 165H in black marker pen. Tony K pointed this out when he came to work on my car. Seeing it there is also confirmation that the car has not been front ended. Edited October 30, 2009 by GavinS1 Quote Cheers, Gavin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
