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Where are all the places on an 1980 Sprint you will find identification numbers.
Triumph Dolomite Sprint (RNK 957W)

Automatic, porcelain white - 52,820, genuine mileage (warranted).

Built 26/6/1980, 3 previous owners (2 within the same family).

Supplied by Lavender Hill Garage Ltd, Enfield, London, by garage owner Jimmy Metcalfe on 30th September 1980 to Geoffrey Robinson, Enfield, London.

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I'm no expert on the later cars but I believe the VIN number is stamped on the boot aperture on the rear screen end not the lock end, also on the plate in the engine bay. I'm sure someone more learned will be along shortly to confirm / correct.

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Len Hughes wrote: Thu Dec 07, 2017 8:24 pm I'm no expert on the later cars but I believe the VIN number is stamped on the boot aperture on the rear screen end not the lock end, also on the plate in the engine bay. I'm sure someone more learned will be along shortly to confirm / correct.

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I heard that too but trying to work out exactly where you mean at the rear screen end.
Triumph Dolomite Sprint (RNK 957W)

Automatic, porcelain white - 52,820, genuine mileage (warranted).

Built 26/6/1980, 3 previous owners (2 within the same family).

Supplied by Lavender Hill Garage Ltd, Enfield, London, by garage owner Jimmy Metcalfe on 30th September 1980 to Geoffrey Robinson, Enfield, London.

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Open the boot, and look in the trough of the boot aperture below the rear window
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Yes you're right - unfortunately it's a sticker so is warn as you'd expect after 37 yrs, I wonder is there anyone who could remake it. Would like to have one to put back on after the respray.

Where's the engine number on a Sprint engine.
Triumph Dolomite Sprint (RNK 957W)

Automatic, porcelain white - 52,820, genuine mileage (warranted).

Built 26/6/1980, 3 previous owners (2 within the same family).

Supplied by Lavender Hill Garage Ltd, Enfield, London, by garage owner Jimmy Metcalfe on 30th September 1980 to Geoffrey Robinson, Enfield, London.

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It's not a sticker your after, I've seen James's Sprint markings, and they are about 1/2" engraved/embossed lettering.

I'm sure there's a picture in his thread.
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Mahesh wrote: Thu Dec 07, 2017 10:03 pm It's not a sticker your after, I've seen James's Sprint markings, and they are about 1/2" engraved/embossed lettering.

I'm sure there's a picture in his thread.
Would like to see that, wonder if I remove this faded yellow sort of laminated sticker what will I find???
Triumph Dolomite Sprint (RNK 957W)

Automatic, porcelain white - 52,820, genuine mileage (warranted).

Built 26/6/1980, 3 previous owners (2 within the same family).

Supplied by Lavender Hill Garage Ltd, Enfield, London, by garage owner Jimmy Metcalfe on 30th September 1980 to Geoffrey Robinson, Enfield, London.

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If you car has the newer style VIN (11 digits, not the VA***DLO number) it will have the number stamped into the boot channel.
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RSi wrote: Thu Dec 07, 2017 11:04 pm
Mahesh wrote: Thu Dec 07, 2017 10:03 pm It's not a sticker your after, I've seen James's Sprint markings, and they are about 1/2" engraved/embossed lettering.

I'm sure there's a picture in his thread.
Would like to see that, wonder if I remove this faded yellow sort of laminated sticker what will I find???
Look from inside the boot, underneath the number and you might well find that they can be read. When stamped at the factory, it breaks what little paint is there and quietly rusts!
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Reg wrote: Tue Dec 12, 2017 11:09 am
RSi wrote: Thu Dec 07, 2017 11:04 pm
Mahesh wrote: Thu Dec 07, 2017 10:03 pm It's not a sticker your after, I've seen James's Sprint markings, and they are about 1/2" engraved/embossed lettering.

I'm sure there's a picture in his thread.
Would like to see that, wonder if I remove this faded yellow sort of laminated sticker what will I find???
Look from inside the boot, underneath the number and you might well find that they can be read. When stamped at the factory, it breaks what little paint is there and quietly rusts!
Yes, you're right - it is stamped - I cleaned it up and the number is visible on the top too.
Triumph Dolomite Sprint (RNK 957W)

Automatic, porcelain white - 52,820, genuine mileage (warranted).

Built 26/6/1980, 3 previous owners (2 within the same family).

Supplied by Lavender Hill Garage Ltd, Enfield, London, by garage owner Jimmy Metcalfe on 30th September 1980 to Geoffrey Robinson, Enfield, London.

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