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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

 
1974 Oldsmobile VIN Plate

1974

First Digit: Second Digit:
Code
GM Division
Code
Series
3 Oldsmobile B Omega
  F Cutlass
G Cutlass
H Cutlass Sta. Wagon
J Cutlass Supreme
J Vista Cruiser
L Delta 88
N Delta 88 Royale
Q Custom Cruiser
R Custom Cruiser
T Ninety-Eight
U Toronado CKD Chassis
V Ninety-eight Luxury
W Special Sill Cowl Chassis
X Ninety-eight Regency
Y Toronado Custom
Z Toronado Brougham
 
Third & Fourth Digits: Fifth Digit:
Code
Body style
Code
Engine
17 2 dr. Omega Hatchback Coupe D 6-250
1 Bar. Carb.
27 2 dr. Omega Pillar Coupe K 8-350
4 Bar. Carb.
29 4 dr. Cutlass Pillar Sedan M 8-350
4 Bar. Carb., Dual Exh.
35 4 dr. Sta. Wagon
2-Seat
T 8-455
4 Bar. Carb.
37 Hardtop Coupe U 8-455
4 Bar. Carb., Dual Exh.
39 Delta 88 Hardtop Sedan V 8-455
4 Bar. Carb.
45 4 dr. Sta. Wagon
3-Seat
W 8-455
4 Bar. Carb.
47 Hardtop Coupe
(Opera Roof)
 
51 Toronado CKD Chassis
57 Delta 88/Toronado Hardtop Coupe
60 Special Sill Cowl Chassis
67 Convertible
69 4 dr. Pillar Sedan
 
Sixth Digit: Seventh Digit:
Code
Model Year
Code
Assembly Plant
4 1974 D Doraville,GA
  E Linden, NJ
G Framingham, MA
L Van Nuys, CA
M Lansing, MI
R Arlington, TX
W Willow Run, MI
X Fairfax, KS
 
Last Six Digits:  
Production Numbers
100001/^
 
Location: On plate attached to top left dash board. Visible through the windshield.
/^ = and up