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AMC 1966 to 1980 VIN Decoder To decode a 1966 to 1980 AMC Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) place your mouse cursor over the VIN digit (touch for mobiles) you want to decode. VINs can be found on the top of the dashboard and on the door jam. The VIN will tell you the model year, engine, transmission, car model (series), sub (group) model, body style, and manufacture location.

A

Manufacturer

A = American Motors Corporation

 3

Model Year

0 = 1970 or 1980
1 = 1971
2 = 1972
3 = 1973
4 = 1974
5 = 1975
6 = 1976
7 = 1977
8 = 1968 or 1978
9 = 1969 or 1979

 M

Transmission Type

A = Automatic 3 speed column
C = Automatic 3 speed floor/console
D = Manual 3 speed floor + overdrive
E = Manual 3 speed floor
F = Manual 3 speed floor (1968 was 4 speed)
M = 4 speed on the floor
O = Manual 3 speed column
S = Manual 3 speed column or floor

 7

Series

0 = American/Rambler/Hornet/Concord
1 = Rebel/Matador (2dr)
3 = AMX (1968 to 1970 only)
4 = Gremlin/Spirit
6 = Pacer
7 = Javelin
8 = Ambassador/Matador (4dr or wagon)

 9

Bodytype

3 = 2 door hatchback
5 = 4 door sedan
6 = 2 door sedan
7 = 2 door convertible
8 = 4 door wagon
9 = 2 door hardtop

 8

Group

This list is incomplete
5 = Gremlin
7 = Hornet, Javelin, Matador, Ambassador
8 = AMX

 Z

Engine

This list is incomplete
A = 258 Six
E = 232 Six
H = 304
N = 360 2V
P = 360 4V
X= 390 4bl
Y = 390 (Machine)
Z = 401

 1

Assembly location

1-6 = Kenosha WI
7-9 = Brampton
K = Knockdown export

 00001

Serial number

Serial number of car