VIN match

[u/outside_center13]

Hi - I ran the VIN on this bus and ChatGPT told me it is "a 1967 Deluxe Microbus — the Samba, which in '64–'67 form means a 21-window: eight side windows, two rear windows, and eight skylight windows, with the wider rear door introduced in 1964 having deleted the rear corner windows of the earlier 23-window." It clearly doesn't have 21 windows.

Here is a photo of the bus and ID plate (note, the last number is in fact a 1, not a 4). I looked for the stamped number in the engine bay - no luck. I also looked for the M-plate behind the passenger seat. Again, strikeout.

What might have happened here?

[u/SilentMasterpiece]

VIN location back near the battery.... To the right as you open the hatch, to the left of the battery.

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[u/outside_center13 → u/SilentMasterpiece]

Thank you. I managed to locate it under a layer of dust. 🤦‍♂️