Here is how to decode the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) on American made 1960 through 1964 Chevrolet B-body (full size) cars.

Locate the VIN tag on the left door jamb. It should be spot welded to the hinge pillar.

Note: This cowl, or trim tag style only applies to Chevrolet cars produced in the USA.

	The first digit represents the year. 0=1960, 1=1961, etc.
	The second and third digits represent the series.
	11	Biscayne 6 cylinder
	12	Biscayne 8 cylinder
	13	Biscayne Fleetmaster L6 (1960-1961) or Impala SS L6 (1964)
	14	Biscayne Fleetmaster V8 (1960-1961) or Impala SS V8 (1964)
	15	Bel Air L6
	16	Bel Air V8
	17	Impala L6
	18	Impala V8
	The fourth and fifth digits represent the body style.
	11	2 door sedan
	15	2 door station wagon, 2 seats
	19	4 door sedan
	21	2 door utility sedan
	35	4 door station wagon, 2 seats – 6 passenger
	37	2 door sport coupe (bubble top)
	39	4 door sport sedan
	45	4 door station wagon, 3 seats
	47	2 door sport coupe
	67	2 door convertible
	69	4 door sedan
	80	2 door sedan pickup (El Camino)
	The sixth letter represents the manufacturing plant. See a detailed chart.
	The last six digits represent the production sequence number, starting at 100001.

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