Looking at a '72 E today

[Nealf2002]

Hi I am the owner of a '82 RoW SC, but I am looking for an early car and going to hopefully see a '72 E today. WHere do I find the VIN stamping on the engine block? Also the VIN on the body is:

9112200352


Could someone help me decode this?

Thanks,

nealf

[kentf14]

Best of luck to you today! The vin decodes to:
a 1972 911 E
3rd number=year...2 for 1972
4th number=model...2 for E (1=T, 2=E, 3=S)
This car was the 352nd off the line.
I'm sure others may have more information, but the above is the basic decode.
As for the engine serial, I've re-posted an old pic I found over on the Bird. You will want to look at the number at the base of the fan housing on the right. you're looking at the green circled #, the yellow circle is the engine type. The number should begin with "622..." for a '72 E. I can't recall off hand what the "type" would be for your engine, but I'm sure someone else here can help.

Cheers
Kent

[kentf14]

Here's another pic with a little more reference visible from one of my old engines.

-K

[MarkS]

Engine type should be 911/52 for both coupe and targa manual trans, 911/62 if sportomatic.

[Macroni]

These cars were MFI in 72 correct?

[kentf14]

These cars were MFI in 72 correct?

Correct.

-K