phillb wrote:
If that number is stamped on the firewall behind the brake master cylinders that is known as the "Car No." Normally repeated on an ID plate just above it if the car is Mk1. This is the correct number for rego etc.
The body number would have been stamped on the radiator shroud. The body number was really only used by the factory until the car was assembled and issued a Car No. and matching ID plate.
Theres a few people on here who keep details of dates etc. so I'm sure you'll be able to narrow it down.
Oops, thanks Phill - my CAR number is then #26786. It's on the firewall near the master cylinder as you said - the only number I've ever been able to find on the car