Real matching numbers

[CB75014]

Hi,

In the book of John Wyatt "Original Honda CB 750" the author wrote page 62 : "Finally, no CB 750 I know of has ever had a matching frame and engine number  - so, reader, don't panic if you are trying to work out which bike you have."

I have been recording for 3 years VIN and engine numbers from ad's, web sites, real bikes...

On ebay UK a K0 "ex Wyatt" was for sale with "real matching numbers" below :

US 12/69   1014991   E1015015      Ebay
GB 12/69   1015020   E1015020   Ex J. Wyatt !!
US 12/69   1015196   E1015305      Ebay

So ?

[Steve Swan]

in regards to vins, i suppose anything's possible from the factory.  but, never put it past people to make up what they want.  such as matching numbers.

[Don R]

 True, unstamped engine cases were and are out there.