Authenticity reference

VIN fifth character

fraud detection · documented

1972 GS Stage 1 identification checks for the V VIN, WS engine code, and supporting records 1972 Buick GS Stage 1

Reference Details

Common issue: A GS with a non-V fifth character should not be represented as a factory 1972 GS Stage 1 without overriding primary documentation.
Confidence: documented
Correct value: V for V8-455 4-BC Stage I in GS/Skylark use
Where to check: VIN plate at top of dashboard, driver side, visible through windshield

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1972 Buick

Factory GS Stage 1 performance configuration