Vehicle identified
Open the permanent record to add ownership and photographs.
Vehicle stories, decoded
What story is hiding behind your chassis number?
PetrolJunky decodes classic BMW, Porsche and Volkswagen chassis numbers and modern VINs, then connects them to photographs, ownership history and the enthusiasts who keep these cars alive.
Decode privately. Share when you’re ready. Nothing is added to the Public Registry unless an owner or contributor chooses to share it.
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Enter a VIN or classic chassis number and we’ll identify exactly what you have.
See its history
Explore photos, ownership history, production data and key events.
Choose what to share
Add it to your Private Garage or preserve its story in the Public Registry.
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These are vehicles their owners or contributors chose to share publicly. Decode your VIN, keep it in your Private Garage, or add its story to the community.
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Discover your car privately. Preserve its story publicly when you choose.
The decoded VIN facts remain available from an exact VIN lookup, while you control whether your ownership, profile and linked photographs are publicly discoverable.