I have to agree, it is nice to see a structured argument and presentation of data and a very interesting piece of history.
Although I concede that 8263 is likely 2263 based on the anecdotal evidence, I don't think the car can be categorically presented as 2263, it is still '8263 with an interesting history suggestive that it was built out of 2263'.
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