The VIN denotes the model year as recorded. The year it was assembled is recorded on the door plates. If they were washed to indicate something else, who cares? Really, if the record is the record, why perpetuate some sinister history? To get the computer printouts that show the sequential VIN numbers and the assembly milestones out in the public, would take an inside job OR a hack of their records. Keep the stories going though, it is funny to see where they wind up.

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