Looking to purchase a Cobra

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Originally Posted by decooney

FIA-ERA,
FYI: a vin is assigned by an actual vehicle manufacturer. If you own an ERA, there is another place on the frame where there is a VIN stamped, that matches your original MSO. Call ERA and they will tell you where it is. This is your original VIN unless your state DMV / State Patrol Office assigned one to you in addition to the original chassis VIN.

You are correct to say that the VIN is assigned by a vehicle manufacturer. We aren't one. We sell parts. The chassis is assigned an ERA number which also goes on our MSO. The MSO refers to an assembly of parts only. The MSO will typically be confiscated by the DMV when you register your kit.

When you register the finished kit in your state, they assign an official 13-digit number which goes into the national database. The ERA chassis number is then completely irrelevant to anyone except those who desire some reference to other ERAs.