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Authenticity reference

1971 Hemi B-body VIN decoding

fraud detection · reported

Reference Details

Common issue
A non-Hemi VIN or mismatched body/engine/year code paired with Road Runner or Hemi badges and later drivetrain parts.
Confidence
reported
Correct value
VIN evidence should decode to the Plymouth Satellite/Sebring car line, two-door hardtop body type, fifth-digit R 426 two-four-barrel Hemi engine, 1971 model year, assembly plant, and six-digit sequence; Road Runner and car-specific option identity still require tag, broadcast-sheet, or invoice agreement.
Where to check
Lower-left windshield VIN plate, then cross-check against fender tag, broadcast sheet, invoice, and body/drivetrain stampings.

Cars With This Authenticity Marker

1 linked car page.

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