Thats definitely an oddball one... If all the vins match up, I see no reason why it should be questionable.

You said he brought this over from Germany? Did something go funny in the americanization process?

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91 560 SEC AMG - other dogs dd
01 Honda S2000 - dogs dd
07 MB ML320 CDI - dd
16 Lexus IS250 - wifes dd

it's automatic.