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1973 Model Year

 

1 - Chevrolet Division
2 - Series
3/4 - Body style

5 - Engine code letter
6 - Model year
7 - Final assembly plant letter
8-13 - Plant sequence number

 

Example:

1 E 37 X 3 B 456789 - Chevrolet Division, Chevelle Laguna series, sport coupe, 454 engine, 1973 model year, Baltimore plant, 56,789th 1973 Chevelle sequenced at that plant.
1 C 37 D 3.K 423456 - Chevrolet Division, Chevelle Deluxe, sport coupe, 250 L6 engine, 1973 model year, Kansas City plant, 23,456th 1973 Chevelle sequenced at that plant.

 

1973 VIN Series Codes (2nd/3rd - numbers)

Series Code Series
C Chevelle Deluxe/Deluxe El Camino/GMC Sprint
D Chevelle Malibu/Deluxe El Camino /GMC Sprint
E Chevelle Laguna
G Chevelle Malibu Estate Station Wagon
H Monte Carlo/Concours Estate Station Wagon
   

1973 VIN Body Style Codes (4th/5th - numbers)

Body Style Code Body Style
29 4-door sport sedan
35 4-door station wagon, 2-seat
37 2-door sport coupe, 5 passenger
57 2-door sport coupe, Monte Carlo
80 2-door sedan pickup
   

1973 VIN Engine Codes (5th - letter)

Code Cubic Inches Type Carburetor Net HP
D 250 L6 1BBL 100
F 307 V8 2BBL 115
H 350 V8 2BBL 145
K 350 V8 4BBL 175
Y 454 V8 4BBL 245

 

1973 VIN Assembly Plant Codes (7th -  letter)

Letter Code Assembly Plant Notes
B Baltimore, Maryland * **
K Kansas City, Missouri * **
R Arlington, Texas  
Z Fremont, California  
1 Oshawa, Ontario, Canada  
Body Type Legend:
* Includes El Camino/GMC Sprint
** Includes Monte Carlo

1973 VIN Beginning Sequence Number

Model Begin Sequence Number Plant
Chevelle/Monte Carlo 400001 All except Oshawa
Monte Carlo 600001 (After Feb 1973) Oshawa