In the majority of states the engine serial number was used as the vehicle ID number pre-1955. Some states used the vehicle serial number that was stamped on a metal plate nailed to the passenger side of the main sill or the front seat riser.

Howdy, welcome to the site. Pre 1955 many (most?) states used the engine number is the "VIN" on the title. Others used the unit serial number, usually on the car's data plate. I don't know the location of the data plate on a 27 but someone will be along who does. Your best course of action would be to contact your state's licensing authority to determine what their requirements for antique car titling are.

Edit: I see Chip beat me to it and provided more info. Thank you Chip!

The ID plate would be located on the side of the passenger seat. It is visably when the door is open. The Fisher body plate just shows the body style. The ID plates were nailed into the seat will 4 very small nails and are usually missing after 100 years. Some people use the engine ID number to register the car. Job #7230 is a 2-passenger coupe.

Here is the ID plate on my 1925 Sedan. Yours is in the same place. Passenger seat side frame.

Thanks all for your responses!  That was very helpful.

If the name plate is still on your car, post the Car Number here and we'll help you decipher it.

Cheers, Dean

Thanks for additional posts. The Chevy is wedged in the garage, so it will be a while before I can make it to the passenger compartment