how old my car is?

[lindachris]

I have recently purchased a marlin roadster (based on a triumph dolamite), (documents are to follow) on a Q Reg, there is a vin plate near battery tray of the following ME5WKD 0030509M - all I know is the car has been in a house garage since 1997, is there any way to tell how old it is ?

[b_caswell]

Re: how old my car is?

Hi Chris,
The Vin no with a prefix ME is probably from the donor Triumph. If the car is on a Q then the date of first reg will be the date of the car being put on the road.
If you can find the (marlin) chassis number I may be able to track the kit manufacture date.
If the car has all Triumph running gear front and rear, have a look at thre near side bulkhead and on the alloy up turn there should be a 4 figure number followed by a date. Let me know if you find it as I keep the register.
If its a later car the number should be on the left front chassis just behind the bumper bar, I may be able to give you an approximate date.

[lindachris]

Re: how old my car is?

Hi Ben many thanks for your reply.
I have just looked on the front passenger side behind the bumper and the number i have is 2338
regards chris

[b_caswell]

Re: how old my car is?

Chris, That means the car is a Mk2 number 338 has your car got Triumph double wish bone and coil front springs or Marina type torsion bars.

[b_caswell]

Re: how old my car is?

OH and the approx date of the kit is March 83 and usually took about a year or two to complete the car, Hope that helps

[lindachris]

Re: how old my car is?

Hi Ben
Thanks again
It has leaf strings on the back and hasnt got the coil springs on the front

[b_caswell]

Re: how old my car is?

That means your car is a Marina based Mk2. Not sure how much of the Dolomite is involved.Have a look back over the last few threads and you may find suppliers for the Marina parts.