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Old Jan 25, 2016 | 07:21 AM
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Does anyone know if Dodge will allow people to purchase a specific serial numbered vehicle. Here's my rationale. I know several Corvette owners that own vintage Vettes. GM has a program to purchase matching serial numbered vehicles. What these folks have done is obtain "bookend" cars. I own a '67 Charger that has been a cherished part of the family for 25 years. As 2017 is the 50th anniversary, I would love to have a "bookend" myself. I can't believe I'm the only one who would be interested in this. With 2016 being the 50th anniversary of the Charger, and the anniversary of Challenger coming soon, I've got to believe there are others out there that would be interested in the option to buy a matching serial number.
Sorry about the wordy build-up. I've checked with a couple of dealers, neither of which knew of any way to accomplish what I'm after. I also tried calling Dodge's customer service line, again with no help. Does anyone know of another means to obtain a specific serial numbered vehicle? Thanks!
 
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Old Jan 25, 2016 | 07:39 AM
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I the dealer does not know, and the manufacturer does not know.....
 
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Old Jan 25, 2016 | 07:47 AM
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I the dealer does not know, and the manufacturer does not know.....
I know. You're probably right. However, all three people that I've talked with merely said that they weren't immediately aware of such a program. None of them made any particular effort to loop into the possibility. I just wanted to pose the question to a larger, more diverse audience.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2016 | 10:32 AM
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The vintage mopars the serial #'s started with 000001 and went up from there(depending on the # of test vehicles/vip orders etc...). Not even sure how many digits the new ones are. There where also different plants producing them so not sure how that worked. If the serial # you are looking for has already been produced you cant get a duplicate.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2016 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Moparite
The vintage mopars the serial #'s started with 000001 and went up from there(depending on the # of test vehicles/vip orders etc...). Not even sure how many digits the new ones are. There where also different plants producing them so not sure how that worked. If the serial # you are looking for has already been produced you cant get a duplicate.
I'm not looking for the same VIN. I know the sytems are completely different. I think the new ones are on a 17 digit system. I'm just trying to get the same serial number. I know they haven't built what I'm after yet, since I'm after a 2017 MY.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2016 | 03:15 PM
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I doubt it. Corvettes are produced on a much smaller scale. Chargers are produced tens of thousands at a time.
 
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I'm not looking for the same VIN.
The serial # is part of the vin!
http://www.lhmopars.com/vin66-74.htm
 
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Originally Posted by Moparite
The serial # is part of the vin!
http://www.lhmopars.com/vin66-74.htm
Yes, I know the serial number is part of the VIN. But there will be the same sequence number built. I would just like to have the chance to acquire it.
 
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You need to talk to Chrysler! I guess anything is possible if the you have the time and cash.
 
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"tranny (car part not person)".... Nice job on keeping things clear for this car forum.... otherwise, we'd have confused it with someone from the LGBTQ community.
 
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