1971 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Breakdown

An example of a 1971 Nova VIN might read: 114271 W 100001

First Character: GM Division
1 - Chevrolet

Second and Third Characters: Series Designation
13 - 100 series Nova, 6 cylinder
14 - 100 series Nova, 8 cylinder

Fourth and Fifth Characters: Body Style
27 - 2-door coupe
69 - 4-door sedan

Sixth Character: Model Year
1 - 1971

Seventh Character: Final Assembly Plant
W - Willow Run, Michigan

Eight through Thirteenth characters: Sequence Production Number
The sequential starting production number at each plant was 100001.  Each assembly plant sequenced  Novas/Novas of all series/models without regard to specific series/models.