> This discussion has come up before, . . . The question is, did Renault assign unique numbers to engines going to DMC (as opposed to other cars) and were the consecutive? > . . > > It would be nice to collect some more data on this. Maybe the DOD/Production Chronology (http://www.dmcnews.com/faq/n_chron.htm) can be modified to contain this data. Heck we could also include frame numbers too. > > If you will be in Memphis, this will be a good opportunity to do some research yourself. > Unfortunatly, I can't make Memphis :-( . I had a look through the archives and saw that a discusssion like this had come up before but nothing was ever decided on... I'm asking because my car has engine 000000579 and vin 12180 (may 82) and I was just looking for some more info on it as I've heard that the factory RHD's (of which mine is) have very early bodies and I was wondering if the engines were also early. You mention frame numbers - where can this be found on the car and would this also be a more reliable dating method than the VIN's?? Many thanks Darren 12180