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Authenticity reference

Vehicle number

fraud detection · documented

1956 300B authentication checklist 1956 Chrysler 300B FirePower Hemi

Reference Details

Common issue
A regular New Yorker serial or replacement tag represented as C-300 identity. · 1955 Chrysler C-300 FirePower Hemi
Confidence
documented · 1955 Chrysler C-300 FirePower Hemi
Correct value
Detroit-built C-300 vehicle numbers begin 3N55; factory service information gives the starting number as 3N551001. · 1955 Chrysler C-300 FirePower Hemi
Where to check
Metal plate on the left front door body hinge post. · 1955 Chrysler C-300 FirePower Hemi
Common issue
A regular New Yorker serial or replacement tag represented as 300B identity. · 1956 Chrysler 300B FirePower Hemi
Confidence
documented · 1956 Chrysler 300B FirePower Hemi
Correct value
300B vehicle numbers begin 3N56; factory service information gives the starting number as 3N561001. · 1956 Chrysler 300B FirePower Hemi
Where to check
Metal plate on the driver-side front door hinge post. · 1956 Chrysler 300B FirePower Hemi
Common issue
A regular Chrysler vehicle number represented as 300C identity. · 1957 Chrysler 300C 392 Hemi
Confidence
documented · 1957 Chrysler 300C 392 Hemi
Correct value
300C vehicle numbers begin 3N57, with the production sequence starting at 3N571001. · 1957 Chrysler 300C 392 Hemi
Where to check
Metal plate on the driver-side front door hinge post. · 1957 Chrysler 300C 392 Hemi
Common issue
A regular Chrysler tag, altered stamping, screws, replacement welds, or a missing plate represented as 300D identity. · 1958 Chrysler 300D 392 Hemi
Confidence
documented · 1958 Chrysler 300D 392 Hemi
Correct value
LC4 followed by four digits; the documented sequence runs from LC4-1001 through LC4-1810. · 1958 Chrysler 300D 392 Hemi
Where to check
Aluminum plate tack-welded to the driver-side door hinge pillar. · 1958 Chrysler 300D 392 Hemi
Common issue
A New Yorker or other Chrysler body carrying transferred 300E trim or an altered plate. · 1959 Chrysler 300E
Confidence
documented · 1959 Chrysler 300E
Correct value
M591100 followed by three digits; Detroit-built sequence begins M591100001. · 1959 Chrysler 300E
Where to check
Vehicle-number plate on the driver-side front door hinge pillar. · 1959 Chrysler 300E

Cars With This Authenticity Marker

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