1966 Buick Data Plate Info
The codes on this page are for 1966 Buicks, however, I may add other years later. The information here is a translation of the VIN number and the options tag located under the hood at the top of the firewall.
Series (2nd and 3rd digits of VIN):
33 - Special (6 cyl.)
34 - Special (8 cyl.)
35 - Special Deluxe (6 cyl.)
36 - Special Deluxe (8 cyl.)
42 - Sportwagon (8 cyl.)
43 - Skylark (6 cyl.)
44 - Skylark (8 cyl.)
44 - Sportwagon Custom (8 cyl.)
46 - Skylark Gran Sport (8 cyl.)
52 - LeSabre (8 cyl.)
54 - LeSabre Custom (8 cyl.)
64 - Wildcat (8 cyl.)
66 - Wildcat Custom (8 cyl.)
82 - Electra 225 (8 cyl.)
84 - Electra 225 Custom(8 cyl.)
94 - Riviera (8 cyl.)
Body Style (4th and 5th digits of VIN):
07 - 2 Dr. Coupe
17 - 2 Dr. Sport Coupe
35 - 4 Dr. Station Wagon
37 - 2 Dr. Sport Coupe
39 - 4 Dr. Hardtop
55 - 4 Dr. Station Wagon
65 - 4 Dr. Station Wagon 3 Seat
67 - 2 Dr. Convertible
69 - 4 Dr. Sedan
87 - 2 Dr. Riviera Sport Coupe
Plant Location (letter in VIN):
B - Baltimore MD
C - South Gate CA
D - Atlanta GA
H - Flint MI
K - Kansas City MO
X - Kansas City KS
Y - Wilmington DE
Z - Fremont CA
Remainder of VIN is consecutive unit number beginning with 100001 for each plant.
Exterior Color Code:
A - Regal Black
C - Arctic White
D - Astro Blue
E - Midnight Blue
F - Blue Mist
H - Seafoam Green
J - Verde Green
K - Turquoise Mist
L - Shadow Turquoise
N - Burgundy Mist
R - Flame Red
T - Saddle Mist
V - Shell Beige
W - Silver Mist
Y - Cream
Interior Color and Fabric Codes:
101 - Blue Cloth and Vinyl
103 - Fawn Cloth and Vinyl
108 - Black Cloth and Vinyl
111 - Blue Vinyl
113 - Dove Vinyl
117 - Red Vinyl
118 - Black Vinyl
121 - Blue Vinyl
126 - Aqua Vinyl
128 - Black Vinyl
131 - Blue Vinyl
133 - Dove Vinyl
137 - Red Vinyl
139 - Saddle Vinyl
141 - Blue Cloth and Vinyl
143 - Fawn Cloth and Vinyl
146 - Aqua Cloth and Vinyl
161 - Blue Vinyl Notch-Back
163 - Dove Vinyl Notch-Back
166 - Aqua Vinyl Notch-Back
167 - Red Vinyl Notch-Back
168 - Black Vinyl Notch-Back
Convertible/Vinyl Tops:
N/A
1 - White
2 - Black
4 - Blue
6 - Beige
Option A:
N/A
7 - High Performance V8 Engine
Option B:
N/A
1 - Super Turbine Transmission
Option C:
N/A
6 - Power Steering
7 - Power Breaks
8 - C6 + C7
Option D:
N/A
1 - Sonomatic Radio Manual Ant.
5 - AM-FM Radio Manual Antenna
6 - Rear Seat Speaker
7 - D1 + D6
9 - D5 + D6
Option E:
N/A
2 - Closed Crank Vent
3 - E2 + E6
6 - Air Injection Reactor
Option F:
N/A
1 - Whitewall Tires
2 - Oversize Whitewall
3 - Oversize Blackwall
Option G:
N/A
1 - Performance Axle
4 - Pos. Trac. Differential
5 - Economy Axle
6 - G4 + G5
Option H:
N/A
1 - Rear Trailer Springs
2 - Heavy Duty Springs
5 - Heavy Duty Battery
6 - H1 + H5
7 - H2 + H5
Option I:
N/A
6 - A/C
7 - A/C Modification
8 - Delete Heater/Defroster
9 - I7 + I8
Option J:
N/A
1 - Custom Seat Belts
Option K:
N/A
no data
Option L:
N/A
1 - Tinted Glass
2 - Tinted Windshield
Option M:
N/A
7 - Rear Window Defroster
Option N:
N/A
no data
Option O:
N/A
4 - Door Guards
5 - Remote Mirror
6 - O4 + O5
7 - Protection Group
9 - O5 + O7
Option P:
N/A
1 - Carpet Savers & Handy Mats
2 - Carpet Savers
Option Q:
N/A
5 - Power Seat
6 - Custom Padded Cushions
7 - Q5 + Q6
Option R:
N/A
4 - Power Top
Option S:
N/A
7 - Tilt Steering
Option T:
N/A
no data
Option U:
N/A
1 - Convenience Group
Option V:
N/A
1 - Deluxe Wheel Covers
2 - Chrome Wheels
Option W:
N/A
5 - Custom Exterior Moldings
Option X:
N/A
1 - Deluxe Steering Wheel
2 - Appearance Group
Option Y:
N/A
3 - Luggage Rack
Option Z:
N/A
4 - Power Tailgate Window
Order Classification (*):
4 - Demonstrator
5 - Fleet Order
6 - Retail Order
7 - Flint Factory Delivery
Option 1:
N/A
c - Bench Seat Headrest
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