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Authenticity reference

VIN series, body, and year

fraud detection · documented

Reference Details

Common issue
A regular Skylark VIN presented as complete proof of the Gran Sport option. · 1965 Buick Skylark Gran Sport 401 Nailhead
Confidence
documented · 1965 Buick Skylark Gran Sport 401 Nailhead
Correct value
A U.S.-built V8 Skylark begins with series 44; body codes 27, 37, or 67 identify the eligible two-door coupe, hardtop, or convertible, and the sixth character 5 identifies 1965. · 1965 Buick Skylark Gran Sport 401 Nailhead
Where to check
VIN plate on the left front door hinge pillar. · 1965 Buick Skylark Gran Sport 401 Nailhead
Common issue
A Series 44 Skylark or an incorrect body code presented as a factory Series 46 Gran Sport. · 1966 Buick Skylark Gran Sport 401 Nailhead
Confidence
documented · 1966 Buick Skylark Gran Sport 401 Nailhead
Correct value
A U.S.-built 1966 Gran Sport uses Series 46 with body code 07 for the pillared coupe, 17 for the hardtop, or 67 for the convertible; the sixth character is 6. · 1966 Buick Skylark Gran Sport 401 Nailhead
Where to check
VIN plate on the left front door hinge pillar. · 1966 Buick Skylark Gran Sport 401 Nailhead

Cars With This Authenticity Marker

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