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I need to put down the date of first registration of my ‘72 to finalize the import paperwork. It was purchased on September 2, 1971, and the protect-O-plate shows the ‘reassignment’ date as September 9. I can’t find any information on the license plate - 8C0467. So is it normal for a ‘72 model car to be registered in ‘71?

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Yes my 70 I ordered new in 1969 was built in Van Nuys Calif. and I picked it up in November and had it titled at that time. So that is a very legitmate time line. My 72 was built the 4th week of April 1972 and titled May 30 1972, Golden Brown with a Light Covert Vinyl top Saddle vinyl interior bench seat.

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Many of the auto makers here in the USA release the next production year in September so yes the 72 model year was released in September of 1971.

rob

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12 minutes ago, Dtret said:

Were the protect-o-plates done by the dealership? I thought that they were. 

Dennis, the metal portion of the protecto plate came from the factory with the car and then the dealer produced the plastic portion.

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8 minutes ago, Rob Peters said:

Dennis, the metal portion of the protecto plate came from the factory with the car and then the dealer produced the plastic portion.

rob

Thanks. I was unsure. I new the dealership did something but didn’t know what. 

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My 71 van Nuys car was built in May 71 and delivered to long Beach CA. Was originally registered in June or July of 71. I can't find the original registration right now but for some reason I'm thinking June. It didn't have far to go from being built to being sold so I guess it's about right. I found an original registration under the seat or carpet when I did interior. Couldn't read the whole think but got partial information from it. The lady that originally bought it I assume is long gone, definitely not at same address any more I found that on the internet. Original dealer is still open but has no records from back then, I called them about 10 years ago when I found build sheet. 

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