Decifer VIN

Discussion in 'The "Paper Trail"' started by 68 GS, Nov 9, 2004.

  1. 68 GS

    68 GS Guest

    Can someone help decifer this VIN... 4D37H2H218723?
    Thanks! Gil
     
  2. cjp69

    cjp69 Gold Level Contributor

    Gil, that looks to be the 72 suncoupe on ebay right now isn't it? It isn't a real GS. The code breakdowns as follows:

    72 Skylark (probably a suncoupe) Coupe, 350 - 2 bbl built in Flint.

    The link you need is here

    1972 Models
    1st Digit - Division
    4 = Buick
    2nd Digit - Series
    D = Skylark
    F = Sportwagon
    G = GS
    H = Skylark Custom
    3rd and 4th Digits - Body Style
    27 = 2 Door Post Coupe
    36 = 4 Door Station Wagon
    37 = 2 Door Hardtop Coupe
    39 = 4 Door Hardtop Sedan
    67 = 2 Door Converible
    69 = 4 Door Sedan
    5th Digit - Engine Code
    H = 350-2bbl V8
    J = 350-4bbl V8
    K = 350-4bbl V8 (GS)
    U = 455-4bbl V8 (GS455)
    V = 455-4bbl V8 (Stage 1)
    6th Digit - Model Year
    2 = 1972
    7th Digit - Assembly Plant
    C = South Gate, MI
    G = Framingham, MA
    H = Flint, MI
    X = Fairfax, KS
    Y = Wilmington, DE
    Z = Freemont, CA
     
  3. 68 GS

    68 GS Guest

    Chris,
    You are correct... This is the one on ebay... and IF it was a TRUE GS455 Suncoupe, it would be worth some money.
    Thanks for the info!
    Gil
     

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