Source for production and remaining models

[CCruz]

Some years ago I recall being able to find a list of specific production numbers for a model and a year.  I also recall seeing a list of known surviving models.  I can't seem to find such a list, now, on the Internet.  Would appreciate any recommendations on such a source.

[keiser31]

20 minutes ago, CCruz said:

Some years ago I recall being able to find a list of specific production numbers for a model and a year.  I also recall seeing a list of known surviving models.  I can't seem to find such a list, now, on the Internet.  Would appreciate any recommendations on such a source.

For what vehicle?

[The 55er]

43 minutes ago, keiser31 said:

1 hour ago, CCruz said:

Some years ago I recall being able to find a list of specific production numbers for a model and a year.  I also recall seeing a list of known surviving models.  I can't seem to find such a list, now, on the Internet.  Would appreciate any recommendations on such a source.

 

Are you referring to these two books?

Edited September 27, 2019 by The 55er
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[keiser31]

I do not care what book you read, unless it is a low production car like a Duesenberg or similar high priced collector car, you will not find out how many remain. There is always something lurking where nobody knows.

[keiser31]

I remember years ago (early 1980s) the author of that AIC book came to our Chrysler club meeting in San Diego and started the research on that book.

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[The 55er]

I was researching the numbers about a particular car I own and according to the How Many Are Left Book, there were supposed to be 14 in existance but I had personally laid eyes on about 6 of them so I don't think the numbers were very accurate. Made for fun reading though. 

[padgett]

Checked it out and my '70 Judge is the only one from that plant with those options. Might even be true.

[CCruz]

I am not familiar with that Automotive Information Clearinghouse book.  Not sure if I can find a copy but I will try.  Keiser31, I am looking for data on my '53 Ford Crestline Sunliner convertible.

[8E45E]

22 hours ago, keiser31 said:

I do not care what book you read, unless it is a low production car like a Duesenberg or similar high priced collector car, you will not find out how many remain. There is always something lurking where nobody knows.

Some make it a lifelong project of keeping track of low-production car serial numbers, and help keep the records straight: https://www.sportscarmarket.com/news/the-saga-of-a-stolen-shelby

 

Craig