Porsche Engine and Body Stamp Guide: 356, 911, 912, 914 & 930 — PCA Concours Reference
Why Porsche Stamping Accuracy Matters
Porsche is one of the most stamp-intensive vehicles to restore correctly. Unlike many American cars where only the engine pad and a door tag are scrutinized, a thorough Porsche restoration requires correct stampings on the engine case, the transmission case, the body panels, the trunk lid, the fenders (on the 914), the gas tank, and the data tags. PCA Concours judges examine these stampings to an extremely high standard, and incorrect fonts or missing characters are point deductions that can determine a class winner.
This guide covers every major stamping location across the 356, 911, 912, 914, and 930 — organized by model so you can quickly find what you need for your specific restoration.
Porsche 356: 1950–1965
The 356 is the foundational Porsche, and its stampings are closely studied at both PCA and pre-war-style concours events. The 356 carries engine and transmission stampings on the "third piece" of the case — the fan housing/engine cover area — plus chassis stamps and data tag stampings.
- 356 Porsche 1954–1963 "Third Piece" Early Case Stamps — From $337
- 356 Porsche 1963–1965 "Third Piece" Late Stamp Set — $337
- Porsche 356 Engine/Transmission Number Stamps "Third Piece" — From $337
- 356 Porsche P Stamp — $80 — The period-correct "P" prefix stamp for 356 chassis numbers.
- Porsche 356 Chassis Stamp — From $350
- Porsche 356 Engine Dash Stamp — $55
- Porsche 356c Chassis ID Plate — Export, Reutter, 1600 — $69
- Porsche Reutter Data Tag — $37
- Porsche 356/911 Body ID Plate/Tag Stamps — $320
- Porsche 356/911 Reutter Karosserie Tag Stamps (50–65) — $320
- Porsche 356 Zenith Carburetor Date Stamps — $300
Porsche 911 and 912: 1965–1973 (Early Cars)
Early 911 and 912 models share the same basic stamping system, with stampings on the engine case, transmission, body panels, trunk, and the data tag. The body stampings on early 911s are among the most scrutinized by PCA judges, and missing or incorrect font stampings are immediately identifiable.
- 911 Porsche Early Chassis/Body Stamps — From $397
- Porsche 911 Engine/Transmission Number Stamps 1969–1971 — From $110
- Porsche 912 Engine/Transmission Number Stamps "Third Piece" — From $337
- Early 911 "S" Chassis/Body/Trunk Stamp — $80
- Porsche 911 Engine/Body-Trunk Asterisk Star Stamp — From $52
- Porsche Reutter Paint and Chassis Number Badge 65–69 911/912 — $69
- Porsche 356/911/912 Kunstharzlack Paint Number Tag — $69
Porsche 911 and 930: 1974 and Later Body Stampings
From the mid-1970s through the Carrera/Turbo (930) era, Porsche used an updated body stamping system. The 911/930 body stamps are applied to panels throughout the car, and a correct restoration requires the full set of number and letter stamps in the period-correct font.
- Porsche 911/930 Body Number and Letter Stamp Set with Star — $525
- Porsche 911/930 Body Number Stamps — From $399
- Porsche 911/930 Body Letter Stamps — $399
- Porsche 911/930 Body Extra Letters — From $35
Porsche 914: 1969–1976 Fender and Windshield Stamps
The mid-engine 914 carries stampings on both fenders and on the windshield, as well as the engine/fan housing area. The 914 fender stamps and the star stamps for the engine casting are distinct from the 911 system.
- 914 Fender Stamps — $370
- 914 Windshield Stamps — $410
- Porsche 914 Fender and Engine Star Stamp — From $52
- 1966 912 Porsche Body/Trunk/Gas Tank Stamp Set — $397
Porsche 928: 1978–1995
- Porsche 928 Engine Number Set Stamp — From $180
- Porsche 928 Engine Dash Stamp — $55
Porsche 964/993: 1989–1998
- Porsche 964/993 Engine Number Set Stamp — From $300
Porsche Engine Star Stamps
Like Ford and Harley-Davidson, Porsche engine numbers are preceded by an asterisk or "star" stamp character that is specific to the model and era. Using the correct star stamp is essential for a PCA-correct restoration.
- Porsche Engine Star Stamp — $42
- Porsche 915 Engine Stamp — From $350
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Shop Porsche StampsContact UsSources & References
- Porsche Club of America (PCA) — Concours judging standards and documentation
- Porsche 911 Buyer's Guide — Motorbooks International
- Original Porsche 356 — Bay View Books
- RestoStamps.com — Restoration stamp resources and product documentation