Registering '85 Avanti. Need help in finding VIN numbers

[avanti@gilrose.com]

We purchased a '85 Avanti 2 out of MN.  We live in California and they require the CHP to verify the VIN in 2 places on the vehicle.  We found one on the dashboard.  Any help with where a 2nd location of the VIN might be would be greatly appreciated.

[studegary]

2 hours ago, avanti@gilrose.com said:

We purchased a '85 Avanti 2 out of MN.  We live in California and they require the CHP to verify the VIN in 2 places on the vehicle.  We found one on the dashboard.  Any help with where a 2nd location of the VIN might be would be greatly appreciated.

A small related point.  A 1985 is an Avanti, not an Avanti II or Avanti 2.  

There should be the number either on a plate on the top of the car frame near the right front wheel or on a sticker on the driver's door jamb.  I forget when the changes were made.  Someone else can chime in for what is correct for a 1985 Avanti. 

There were very few 1985 model Avantis built (the last year on a Studebaker chassis).   

[dynolou2]

My 85 has the one below the windshield, on top of the gauge cluster. The second one is in the drivers side front door jamb, next to the door open light switch.  Lou Cote