Mike, don't confuse model year with production year. vin's are model year which in most cases is Aug 1 of one year to July 31 of next year, unless the model is dropped for a new one. ie C to F Nov 1923.
CEO of Durant motors stopped that practice with the new 1930's line. Model year would only be on updates to that model. Again as example the Jan to Dec 31 1930 614, Jan 1 1931 to Jan 31 1932 and finally Feb 1st 1932 to end of the 614's whenever that was and whatever final vin was.
The production Aug 1st 1929 to Dec 31 1929 is 1930 model year for 40, 60 etc, as they fall after July 31 1929.

AS we know nothing is set in stone what parts were used on cars to shove them out the door. Even factory to factory on same model. Then Leeside did its own thing in Canadianizing them.

Where Are You From? Ottawa Ont

Do You own a car built by Durant? Dominion built 1932 614 Sedan

norm: just looked at head and the date was 02/08/23. I think we found a new car?

Where Are You From? calif

Do You own a car built by Durant? 24 flint/27 locomobile

More Star pictures from Mike, Enjoy.

Where Are You From? Fremont, CA

Do You own a car built by Durant? 129 Model 60 Roadster

Mike as I mentioned in the email I was in error thanks to needles in both eyes Tuesday morning for AMD. I'm still having trouble seeing as clear as I did before the injections.

The Registry has sedan C 36699 with engine serial 99031 as all black not black / blue.
Are you saying your dad picked up only the engine ? Perhaps then this sedan with engine serial 131045 head casting 2-8-23 might be same car C 36699 and engines switched. VIN plate will give us that confirmation.

Where Are You From? Ottawa Ont

Do You own a car built by Durant? Dominion built 1932 614 Sedan

For those following this, it appears to be same car with engines switched. Mike was telling me ..... The motor of 131045 looks like a replacement motor because the 99031 motor is on car registration. We did pickup some star parts with the 99031 motor. The new owner is trying to talk to old owner on data plate and history.

Where Are You From? Ottawa Ont

Do You own a car built by Durant? Dominion built 1932 614 Sedan