The VIN or Vehicle Identification Number is a quick way to identify which model and year car that you have and in most cases the VIN a way to match the engine and other parts to the car.

In 1971 the VIN number was located on a stainless steel plate on the top of the drivers side dash pannel visiable through the windsheild. The Breakdows is as follows:

1st Digit = GM line number

2 = Pontiac

2nd & 3rd Digit = Series number

23 = Firebird
24 = Esprit
26 = Formula
28 = Trans Am

4th & Fifth Digits = Body Type

87 = 2 Dr. Sport Coupe

6th Digit = Year

1 = 1971

7th Digit = Assembly Plant

N = Norwood
L = Van Nuys

Last Six Digits = Sequential Production Number

600001 and up for 6 cyl.
100001 and up for V8

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