[ihc] Re: SR-2 VIN

[RLIRELAND@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 9/23/2003 11:20:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Howard R Pletcher <n9ads@domain.elided> writes:

> Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2003 21:15:52 -0500
> From: Howard R Pletcher <n9ads@domain.elided>
> Subject: Re: [ihc] SR-2 factoids
> 
> Roy,
> 
> You are correct about the SR-2 being a limited production model.  The
> Aristocrat came first, being built in 1968 as 1969 models and the SR-2
> followed about a year later.  As I recall there were about 2500 of each
> built.   A Commanche model in white with butterscotch trim and an Indian
> motif came in 1970 with about 1000 built.  The "standard" SR-2 color was
> the orange/red as yours is, but there was an optional gold/tan color
> available.  I'd guess no more than 500 of the 2500 were the gold color. 
> There was one of these at RMIHR this year.
> 
> All Scout options were available including the T-39, but it was not
> standard;you could have your choice of that or the 3 or 4 speed and any
> engine.  The air conditioning was an add-on as you say, not a factory
> option.  There was no air conditioning installed at the plant until the
> Scout II went into production.  The add-on was a kit available through
> the parts system for dealer installation.
> 
> There was a one page flier on the SR-2 (and also for the Aristocrat)
> available at the time it was being built, but little additional
> advertising.  The "Doll-up Scout" was the only explicit marking for one
> of these special models--no package codes or anything like that.  I
> wonder if the "Prototype" on yours indicates a very early 
> SR-2.  What is
> your VIN?
> 
> Howard


VIN is 782887G409928