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Late Model Automobile VINs
& Classic Car VIN Information

We're often asked how to decode a VIN or serial number on a specific make and model.  Understanding a car's serial number can help differentiate collectibles from all others, confirming and verifying the year of production, trim level, engine size, etc. While we do not have complete discrepancy data on the VINs of all classic automobiles, we're continually researching and gathering as much info as we can to try to help you to decode your classic's VIN.*  Whether or not we have decoding data on your vehicle below, don't forget to register the vehicle with us to see what historical information may be available in the registry.

Click here for info on the standard 17 digit VIN
(for all vehicles since 1981)

Pre 1981, Classics, Vintage, Collectors, etc.
(click on the make, model or year for details)

Make Model Year

AMC

All

1968 - 1980

1981 - 1986
Buick All 1954 - 1963
1964
1965 - 1971

1972

GS

1965 - 1971

1972

Regal / Grand National

1981 - 1987

Bricklin SV-1 1974 - 1976
Chevrolet All Full Size 1955 - 1957
1958
1959
1960 - 1964
1965 - 1971
1972
Camaro 1967 - 1971
1972 - 1980
1981 - 1987
1988 - 2002
Chevelle 1964
1965 - 1971
Corvair 1960 - 1964
1965 - 1969
Corvette 1953 - 1959
1960 - 1964
1965 - 1971
1972 - 1980
1981 - 2002
El Camino 1964
1965 - 1971
Malibu 1964
1965 - 1971
Nova / Chevy II 1962 - 1964
1965 - 1971
1972 - 1979
Trucks 1967 - 1971
1972 - 1980
1981 - 1991
Chrysler All 1966
1967 - 1969
1970 - 1974
Dodge All 1966
1967 - 1969
1970 - 1974
Stealth 1991 - 1996
Viper 1992 - 2002
Ford All 1960 - 1969
Mustang 1964 - 1973
1974 - 1980
1981 - 1993
1994 - 2003
Thunderbird 1957 - 1959
2002 - 2003
Jeep 1972 - 1974
1975 - 1980
1981 - 1986
1987 - 1997
Oldsmobile All 1965 - 1971
1972
Plymouth All 1966
1967 - 1969
1970 - 1974
Prowler 1997 - 2001
Pontiac All 1965 - 1971
1972
Firebird 1967 - 1971
1972 - 1980
1981 - 1983
1984 - 1987
1988 - 2002
GTO 1964
1965 - 1971
1972 - 1974
Shelby Cobra 1965 - present
Mustang 1965 - 1966
1967
1968
1969 - 1970

The 17 digit VIN (for all vehicles since 1981)

* If your vehicle is newer than 1981, with a standardized 17-digit VIN, and you'd like a full vehicle report with all registration and odometer history, please visit Car Proof.

1st digit - Country in which the vehicle was manufactured. Example: (1, 4 or 5) U.S., (2) Canada, (3) Mexico, (6) Australia, (9) Brazil, (J) Japan, (K) Korea, (L) Taiwan, (S) England, (V) France, (W) Germany, (Y) Sweden, (Z) Italy.
2nd digit - Manufacturer. Code partially dependant on digit 1.  Example; (1) Chevrolet, (2 or 5) Pontiac, (3) Oldsmobile, (4) Buick, (6) Cadillac, (7) GM Canada, (8) Saturn or Isuzu, (9) Acura, (A) AMC, Audi, Jaguar or Maserati, (B) Dodge or BMW, (C) AMC or Chrysler, (D) Mercedes-Benz, (F) Ford, (G) GM or Suzuki, (H) Honda, (J) Jeep, (L) Lincoln or Daewoo, (M) Mercury, (N) Nissan, (P) Plymouth, (T) Toyota, (V) VW or Volvo.
3rd digit - Vehicle type or manufacturing division - code dependant on digits 1 and/or 2.
4th to 8th digits - Features; such as body style, engine code, series, trim, etc. - code dependant on digits 1, 2, 3 and/or 10.
9th digit - Check digit to identify VIN accuracy.
10th digit - Model year. (B) 1981, (C) 1982, (D) 1983, (E) 1984, (F) 1985, (G) 1986, (H) 1987, (J) 1988, (K) 1989, (L) 1990, (M) 1991, (N) 1992, (P) 1993, (R) 1994, (S) 1995, (T) 1996, (V) 1997, (W) 1998, (X) 1999, (Y) 2000, (1) 2001, (2) 2002, (3) 2003, (4) 2004, (5) 2005, (6) 2006, (7) 2007, (8) 2008, (9) 2009, (A) 2010, (B) 2011, (C) 2012, (D) 2013, (E) 2014, (F) 2015, etc.
11th digit - Assembly plant - code dependant on digits 1, 2, 3 and/or 10; Examples (list is not complete): (A) Lakewood, GA or Sindelfingen, Germany. (B) Lansing, MI, Baltimore, MD, Oakville, ON or Pupyong, Korea. (C) Lansing, MI. (D) Doraville, GA. (E) Linden, NJ, Pontiac, MI or Mishawaka, IN. (F) Fairfax, KS or Flint, MI. (G) Framingham, MA. (H) Flint, MI or Alliston, ON. (J) Janesville, WI or Fenton, MO. (K) Leeds, MO, Kenosha, WI, or Kosai, Japan. (L) Van Nuys, CA. (M) Lansing, MI or Puebla, Mexico (N) Norwood, OH. (R) Arlington, TX or Windsor, ON. (S) St. Louis, MO, Ramos Arizpe, Mexico or Warren, MI. (T) Tarrytown, NY, Edison, NJ or Shreveport, LA. (U) Hamtramck, MI. (V) Pontiac, MI. (W) Willow Run, MI or Iwata, Japan. (X) Fairfax, KS. (Y) Wilmington, DE. (Z) Fremont, CA, Spring Hill, TN, Fort Wayne, IN or Hazelwood, MO.  (0) Pontiac, MI. (1) Wentzville, MO or Oshawa, ON. (2) Moraine, OH or St. Therese, QC. (3) Detroit, MI, Kawasaki, Japan or St. Eustache, QC. (4) Orion, MI or Scarborough, ON. (5) Bowling Green, KY or London, ON. (6) Oklahoma City, OK or Ingersoll, ON. (7) Lordstown, OH, Wixom, MI or Fujisawa, Japan. (8) Shreveport, LA (9) Detroit, MI, Tillsonburg, ON or Oshawa, ON.
12th to 17th digits - Sequential production number

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