VIN stamping

[mikep]

Just noticed the VIN on my 1960 mini is stamped from above but most are reverse stamped (embossed). Anyone any idea when this was changed or was it random in the early days?

[mk1]

I think it was some early Cowly Built Morris's that were front stamped. I have had one in the past. No doubt someone will be able to confirm.

[STG95F]

Yes Early Morris cars were stamped or more like etched on the VIN Tag .

Hope that helps

Ian

[woodypup59]

My Oct '59 Morris mini VIN is stamped from above.

The font has a heavy serif - like Times New Roman but more so.

[Tim Harber]

Yes stamped for Cowley (Morris) built cars , including Austins built there + usually have an M on the end of the number

Also the plates were etched aluminium where the black goes rather than screen printed on a flat surface

[STG95F]

Tim ,

Can you re stamp/Etch the very early Morris Etched type not Stamped ??

Ian