Example VIN Decode and Fender Tag Details for a '73 Plymouth Duster
Here is what the Vehicle Identification Number, or VIN, for RB's 1973 Duster tells about his 1973 Plymouth Duster. It is followed by a breakdown of the codes on the metal fender tag. These two pieces of information validate the integrity of his car as being a real, from-the-factory muscle car. This is must-know information for a muscle car buyer.

VIN decode
- VIN: VS29H3B3XXXXX
- YEAR: 1973
- MODEL: Duster 340
- BODY: 2 door sports hardtop
- PLANT: Hamtramck
- ENGINE: 340 4bbl (LA Series)
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Fender Tag Break Down
| Code | Description | | E55 | 340-4 Barrel 69-73 | | D21 | Heavy Duty 4-Speed Manual Transmission | | VS29 | V = Plymouth Valiant / Duster, S = Special, 29 = 2 Door Sports Hardtop | | H3B | H = 340 240HP(net) 1-4BBL 8 CYL, 3 = 1973,B = Dodge Main, Hamtramck, MI, USA | | ------ | Sequence Number '------' | | C6XW | Trim Grade/Style/Color, C = Charger, 6 = Vinyl Bucket Seats, X = Black | | 000 | Upper Door Frame: Full Door Panel | | 208 | Date Built: 2 / 08 / 1973 | | 326133 | Order Number: 326133 | | L25 | Roof Type OR Color: Trunk Compartment Light | | GK6 | Dark Bronze Metallic | | N76 | Coolant Recovery System | | GK6 | Dark Bronze Metallic | | U | Built to Specifications for USA Order | | B41 | Front Disc Brakes Some Yrs. Power | | C56 | Bucket Seats 1972 up | | G37 | Left Hand Remote, Right Hand Manual Chrome Mirrors | | L31 | Hood / Fender Mount Turn Signal | | M21 | Roof Drip Rail Moldings | | M25 | Wide Sill Molding | | N41 | Dual Exhaust w/o Tips | | N42 | Chrome Dual Exhaust Tips | | R11 | Music Master Radio AM | | V6W | White Longitude Sports Stripe | | V8W | Transverse Stripe - White | | 26 | 26 in. Radiator | | EN2 | End of Codes Assembly Line 2 |
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