Perhaps there was a typo at the DMV years back that was never corrected. This can (more likely could have) happen especially when registering in another state where the computer doesn't have another data record to compare with.

I saw 1 ebay case where the seller had a highly modified 84-86 300ZX with a 78 280Z title. He claimed that it didn't matter because the VIN on the car matched the title. The car had obviously been changed. That sounds like grand theft or fraud to me.

I also agree that insurance carrier might deny a claim on a car that wasn't listed in their database as being covered. Perhaps not if it were determined to be a clerical error. The DMV should have put the vin that is stamped on the body on the title. European does not matter.

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85SD 240K & stopped counting painted, putting bac together. 84SD 180,000. sold to a neighbor and member here but I forget his handle. The 84 is much improved from when I had it. 85TD beginning to repair to DD status. Lots of stuff to do.