[Stefano]

While I haven't seen the COPO or pictures, I have inquired about the COPO.

The current owner stated that his COPO is not a rebody, and that the vin is original to the car as is the secondary vin under the Cowl. He stated that the big block heater box was never removed and therefore he never inspected that vin.

It is strange that someone would go through the process of a rebody and put/leave the wrong trim tag on the car.

Do the Canadian laws parallel the US laws when it comes to tampering with VINs?

The vin number is N659193. When you publically advertise a car for sale the pertinent vin and trim tag info become Public Domain.