2003 Aurora - Final 500

[rocketslimer]

Greetings,

My father recently found a Final 500 Aurora. It's used and didn't include the Appreciation Package. Is there a way to tell what the production number (# out of 500) this car is? One online resource said it was in the VIN. Having trouble finding info online and thought this community could be helpful.

Thank you in advance.

[ljhermsen]

When I had purchased my first Final 500, it did not have the packet or badge with it either. I called several places and got in touch with the Oldsmobile History Center. I explained what I was after and a gentleman sent me this information. FYI, the Final 500's are NOT the last 500 Auroras made that year. It was a limited group of 500 Auroras that could be ordered ANYTIME throughout the year. Once 500 of them were ordered and produced, that was it. No more would be made. So it's entirely possible that one of the first 10 Auroras could have been a Final 500 edition. The number out of 500 was not in the VIN.

Hope this all makes sense and also helps you somewhat.