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Certificate of Authenticity, How accurate is yours? |
1970 Neun vierzehn |
Sep 15 2007, 11:32 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727 |
Time to time, the Porsche Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) is referenced and not infrequently the data is deemed inaccurate or inconsistent.
I applied and received mine almost 12 years ago and the specification contained therein, though sparse, is accurate. I don't know if the fact that my car was an early example (when record keeping was of more importance), because I applied a (relatively) long time ago, that I had a pretty basic car (compared to later editions), or was just plain lucky that my CoA was not botched. Here's what it looks like, issued October 1995........ Attached image(s) |
davep |
Oct 2 2007, 10:04 AM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,195 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada |
As I said, I think I may have the correct spelling. I did find it a lot in my search using that name.
As I stated earlier, what we really need it to get the raw data from the cardex for at least one car. If they have the transmission # for one car, then they should have it for all. Maybe the data is there, and they just don't know how to interpret it. Get the actual codes that are in the cardex. I think C27 was Spanish equipment. See if they can tell us what codes exist, and what they are interpreted as. This would be very valuable information. I would like to see both the option code and the interpretation printed in the COA. Some, but very few, do so. If PCNA does not have answers, see it they can get the info from the factory. This lady was the contact for the COA. Get her (if she is still there) on our side. Barbara Kurz Certificate of Authenticity Department Porsche Cars North America Also: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. Certificate of Authenticity 980 Hammond Drive, Suite 1000 Atlanta, GA 30328 USA Email coa@porschecars.com (preferred) Tel 1-800-PORSCHE (option 5) Fax 1-800-322-2436 |
Pat Garvey |
Oct 2 2007, 08:29 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
As I said, I think I may have the correct spelling. I did find it a lot in my search using that name. As I stated earlier, what we really need it to get the raw data from the cardex for at least one car. If they have the transmission # for one car, then they should have it for all. Maybe the data is there, and they just don't know how to interpret it. Get the actual codes that are in the cardex. I think C27 was Spanish equipment. See if they can tell us what codes exist, and what they are interpreted as. This would be very valuable information. I would like to see both the option code and the interpretation printed in the COA. Some, but very few, do so. If PCNA does not have answers, see it they can get the info from the factory. This lady was the contact for the COA. Get her (if she is still there) on our side. Barbara Kurz Certificate of Authenticity Department Porsche Cars North America Also: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. Certificate of Authenticity 980 Hammond Drive, Suite 1000 Atlanta, GA 30328 USA Email coa@porschecars.com (preferred) Tel 1-800-PORSCHE (option 5) Fax 1-800-322-2436 Jeff, Since I recieved my most recent (2003) COA from Ms. Kurz, that is who I directed my letter to, with a cc to Peter Scwartzenbauer (that spelling is correct for him). I sent them every tidbit I have on my 914, and assured them I am the original owner. Also explained my problem with not having the windoe sticker. Asked her/them if it's possible to get the original cardex(Kardex) codes for 914's, as the group has a hunger to know. Went out today. Let all know what I get in response. Not holding my breath, but if I get zero out of this, I'll go over thier heads. Fed up with this crap! Pat |
Pat Garvey |
Nov 4 2007, 08:10 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
As I said, I think I may have the correct spelling. I did find it a lot in my search using that name. As I stated earlier, what we really need it to get the raw data from the cardex for at least one car. If they have the transmission # for one car, then they should have it for all. Maybe the data is there, and they just don't know how to interpret it. Get the actual codes that are in the cardex. I think C27 was Spanish equipment. See if they can tell us what codes exist, and what they are interpreted as. This would be very valuable information. I would like to see both the option code and the interpretation printed in the COA. Some, but very few, do so. If PCNA does not have answers, see it they can get the info from the factory. This lady was the contact for the COA. Get her (if she is still there) on our side. Barbara Kurz Certificate of Authenticity Department Porsche Cars North America Also: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. Certificate of Authenticity 980 Hammond Drive, Suite 1000 Atlanta, GA 30328 USA Email coa@porschecars.com (preferred) Tel 1-800-PORSCHE (option 5) Fax 1-800-322-2436 Jeff, Since I recieved my most recent (2003) COA from Ms. Kurz, that is who I directed my letter to, with a cc to Peter Scwartzenbauer (that spelling is correct for him). I sent them every tidbit I have on my 914, and assured them I am the original owner. Also explained my problem with not having the windoe sticker. Asked her/them if it's possible to get the original cardex(Kardex) codes for 914's, as the group has a hunger to know. Went out today. Let all know what I get in response. Not holding my breath, but if I get zero out of this, I'll go over thier heads. Fed up with this crap! Pat It's been one month now, with no response from either party. I'll give it another 30 days & then I'm going to the factory. They sold us these cars - they had better support us. Pat |
1970 Neun vierzehn |
Feb 16 2008, 04:17 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727 |
[quote name='Pat Garvey' date='Nov 4 2007, 06:10 PM' post='963663']
Went out today. Let all know what I get in response. Not holding my breath, but if I get zero out of this, I'll go over thier heads. Fed up with this crap! Pat [/quote] It's been one month now, with no response from either party. I'll give it another 30 days & then I'm going to the factory. They sold us these cars - they had better support us. Pat [/quote] Pat, Have you heard from anybody in either PCNA or the factory about your CoA yet? |
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