Reference Details
- Common issue
- Satellite, GTX, or other B-body identity substituted for a Road Runner hardtop identity, or a correct-looking Road Runner body with a non-V engine code.
- Confidence
- documented
- Correct value
- The VIN/body-code structure should identify Plymouth Belvedere/Satellite line, the Road Runner price class, two-door hardtop body style code 23, model year 1, and the V engine code when represented as a 1971 Road Runner 440 Six Barrel hardtop.
- Where to check
- Instrument-panel VIN plate and fender tag/body-code plate, then corroborated against broadcast sheet and original sales or warranty paperwork.