1979 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) BreakdownAn example of a 1979 Nova VIN might read: 1Y27L9 W 100001 First Character: GM Division Second Character: Series Designation Third and Fourth Characters: Body Style Fifth Character: Engine Code D - 250-1 cid L6 Sixth Character: Model Year Seventh Character: Final Assembly Plant Eight through Thirteenth characters: Sequence Production Number |