THE BLACK BEAUTY #2 -- Data Plate Decode


Starting at the bottom line:

A0539146
Indicates production date of: October 5, 1965
39146
Shipping Order Number
YM43
Imperial Crown
M3X
Trim Codes
M
Medium Class Code
3
Bucket Seats in Vinyl and Leather
X
Black color
441
Sandstone Metallic Paint
A8B1
440 1-4 bbl 350hp single exhaust engine
C5
Automatic Transmission
G1
26” Radiator
H2
Power Door Locks
J5
Power Seats
K8
Power Windows
L9
Power Vent Windows
N8
Power Deck Lid Release
R5
AM/FM Radio w/ Search Tune
S1
Air Conditioning with Heater
Y6
Vinyl Black Roof
e8
HD Suspension (??)
p6
Left Hand Chrome Remote Mirror
*4*
Inspector's Stamp
 
THE BLACK BEAUTY #2 VIN
NOTE: The rivets visible on this tag are identical to the special rivets used by the Chrysler Corporation in 1966. We must conclude that this tag has never been removed from the vehicle.