Vin number location please

[swith]

Hello, I am going to look at my first Riley 1.5 tomorrow with a view to purchase. It’s a restoration project so I want to be sure the vin number is present and correct because there is no v5.
Where should I expect to find it? A photo with the general location would be amazing if anyone has one.

Thanks

[noddy]

Hi,
VIN number is on the chassis plate on the a-post on the drivers side - only visible when you open the door. The number should start with HSR1 or RHS2.
I look after the register - so if you send me a PM (private message) through the forum, I will check to see if we have any history of the car listed.
One word of advice when looking at the car - check for rust - it can hide almost anywhere!
Roger

[canuck]

Apr 6, 2019 16:45:34 GMT swith said:

Hello, I am going to look at my first Riley 1.5 tomorrow with a view to purchase. I want to be sure the vin number is present and correct because there is no v5.
Where should I expect to find it? A photo with the general location would be amazing if anyone has one.

Thanks

Roger X2. 
Shown below but of course is vertical on the door jamb.  (click photo for larger view)




If this car is a MK 1  good chance the engine number will match the 'vin' number.  

There is another number that may interest our registrar, that being the body number that you will finds on a plate on the main bulkhead just above the battery.



Post photos of what you meet up with, we may be able to help you out?

Have fun

Bruce

[swith]

That’s given me enough to go on, should make things simple if the plates are sill on the car. Thank you for your help

[metzuyan]

Apr 6, 2019 17:17:19 GMT noddy said:

Hi,
VIN number is on the chassis plate on the a-post on the drivers side - only visible when you open the door. The number should start with HSR1 or RHS2.
I look after the register - so if you send me a PM (private message) through the forum, I will check to see if we have any history of the car listed.
One word of advice when looking at the car - check for rust - it can hide almost anywhere!
Roger

What are the differences, if any between HSR1 and RHS2 VIN please?