Hi all, usually I post on the 120 section, but about 6 months ago I posted here about the serial numbers on a 444 I was looking at. The deal fell thru as the seller and I could not agree on price.
It turned out to be a '58 with dual carbs and a 4spd. very rust free and all there, even another B16 included with trans.
It has been sitting for a decade or so - but in Arizona, so the rubber will be gone but most metal parts will have survived. the seats and headliner are much like cardboard but I can live with that.
Anyway, the upshot of all this is the owner called me this evening and accepted my offer after 6 months! I was amazed but he is moving and wants the cash and fewer things to move I expect!
I may have a few (ahem) questions later.

Cheers!
Old Kombi - "new" PV
PS here is the image of the data plate from a few months ago. more photos when and if the deal goes thru.