[cycleguy55]

Originally Posted by 750hp

I really like this car, and I wonder why it’s been bought and sold more than any other Arntz. Perhaps it’s the SBC in the engine bay (which I think looks fabulous with the quad sidedraft carbs squeezed under the flat hood!).
Whatever the case, it’s been for sale 8 or 10 times in the last 10 years, through multiple auction sites, dealers and private sellers.
The state issued VIN is attached to the chassis via a plate, rather than being stamped into the chassis.

State-issued VIN? Highly likely the "061285" represents the date registered - it certainly does on my Michigan VIN.