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Authenticity reference

VIN/body/engine decode example

fraud detection · documented

1970 Plymouth Barracuda 426 Hemi photographed by Sicnag; reviewed as representative Hemi Cuda exterior media, not individual-car proof. 1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda

Reference Details

Common issue
A non-R-code Cuda or Barracuda represented as a factory Hemi car, or vehicle paperwork/body stampings that do not align to the same VIN.
Confidence
documented
Correct value
A documented 1970 Hemi Cuda example decodes VIN BS23R0B349214 as Plymouth Cuda car line, 2-door body type, R-code 426 2x4-barrel Hemi engine, 1970 model year, and Hamtramck, Michigan assembly; this example does not prove another car without its own VIN/body records.
Where to check
VIN tag, fender tag, broadcast sheet, body stampings, and inspection report or registry paperwork tied to the same vehicle.

Cars With This Authenticity Marker

1 linked car page.

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