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.