How do you tell what year a Camaro is?

With the car's VIN code, you can find out what year the car was made, what model the car was, where the car was manufactured, what motor and transmission was original to the car, the body style of the car, certain equipment packages and trims, and at what point it came off the assembly line.
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How do I check a VIN number on a Camaro?

Frequently you can find your VIN number in one of the following locations: on the driver's side door jam (sometimes on the passenger's side), under the windshield on the driver's side, near the firewall of the vehicle or on the steering column.
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How do you tell what year a Chevy is by the VIN number?

The 10th character in the 17-character VIN represents the vehicle model-year.
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What years are the Camaro generations?

  • Background.
  • First generation (1967–1969)
  • Second generation (1970–1981)
  • Third generation (1982–1992)
  • Fourth generation (1993–2002)
  • Fifth generation (2010–2015)
  • Sixth generation (2016–present)
  • Racing.
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How many models of Camaros are there?

There are seven 2020 Chevy Camaro trim levels, each bringing a unique package of performance and style to this classic Chevy muscle cars.
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Which type of Camaro is the best?

What is the best Camaro Model. The Camaro SS is the best Camaro model. It's more powerful than base versions of the nameplate, but it's not as specialized as some of the higher-spec models like the Z28 and ZL1. The Camaro SS hits the right sweet spot among all these models.
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How do I decode my Chevy VIN Number?

How to Decode a Chevrolet VIN?
  1. 1G1 = Manufacturer (Chevrolet United States)
  2. J = Platform Code (Chevrolet Cavalier)
  3. C = Platform Series Code.
  4. 1 = Body Style (Two-Door Coupe)
  5. 2 = Restraint Type.
  6. 4 = Engine Type (LN2; 2.2L; Gas L4 SFI)
  7. 0 = Security Code.
  8. 1 = Model Year (2001)
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How do I find the year model of my car?

1. Every car has a unique number called VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) that is used to identify in which month and year that particular model is manufactured. The VIN of a vehicle is written close to the engine and its length can be as long as 19 letters.
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What does the 8th digit in a VIN Number mean?

Digits in position 4 through 9 make up the Vehicle Description Section (VDS). The fourth through eighth digits describe your vehicle's model, body type, restraint system, transmission type, and engine code.
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How do you read old VIN numbers?

How to decode a VIN?
  1. Digits 1 through 3 combined is the WMI, (World Manufacturer Identifier).
  2. Digits 4 through 8 represent the vehicle descriptor section.
  3. Digit 9 is a check digit.
  4. Digits 10 through 17 is the Vehicle Identifier Section.
  5. The 11th digit is the manufacturer's plant code.
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How do you tell if a Camaro is an SS?

There is NO code in the VIN that recognizes an SS in any first generation Camaro. A '67 Camaro has a code on the trim tag for an SS and a late '69 Camaro had an "X" code on the trim tag to identify some SS's.
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What does X11 mean on a 1969 Camaro?

X11 could mean SS350 with Style Trim or base car with Style Trim.
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How do you read a VIN on a 1968 Camaro?

The VIN Number

To start with, the VIN tag on a 1968 Camaro is located on the top of the dash frame. The VIN number will tell you the Camaro's sub-model, the year of manufacture, the plant at which it was assembled, and the production number. An example of a VIN on a 1968 Camaro would be 124678N501019.
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What does SS mean on Camaro?

Super Sport, or SS, is the signature performance option package offered by Chevrolet on a limited number of its vehicles. All SS models come with distinctive "SS" markings on their exterior. The SS package was first made available for the 1961 Impala.
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How do I identify a 1968 Camaro SS?

Re: How to ID 1968 SS or Z28 camaro??

The best way to verify the car is check the engine pad to see if the original stamp is still there. If it is a MS code engine than it is probably original to the car and would verify it's a SS350. Check the transmission on the passenger side for a vin # that matches the car.
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Can the VIN number tell me the model?

The VIN number tells you when and where the car was built. It tells you the manufacturer, year, make and model, and the trim level including unique features and specifications. Your car's VIN number can be used to track recalls, registrations, warranty claims, thefts and insurance coverage.
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What do the numbers in a VIN mean?

The first character of the VIN indicates the country in which the vehicle was manufactured. VIN's starting with 1, 4, and 5 are manufactured in the United States. The third number or letter is used by the vehicle manufacturer to identify what kind of vehicle it is: car, truck, bus, etc.
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How do you find the month and year of manufacture from a chassis number?

If your 4th VIN character is G, then it represents the Month - July. If your 5th & 6th characters are 12 it represents the Year - 2012. If your 10th VIN character is D, then it represents the Model Year - 2013.
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What does my Chevy VIN number mean?

Every Chevrolet car has a unique identifier code called a VIN. This number contains vital information about the car, such as its manufacturer, year of production, the plant it was produced in, type of engine, model and more.
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Can I lookup my vehicle specs by VIN number?

Identifying vehicle specs by VIN is as simple as grabbing a VIN number and plugging it into a VIN decoder tool. Some VIN decoding services, typically those designed for commercial use, allow users to submit the VIN pattern (characters 1-8, 10, and 11) as well as the full 17-digit VIN.
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When was my car manufactured VIN?

The manufacturing date and model date are usually different! Take a look at the sticker in the driver-side door jam. It will usually show the manufacturing or production date of the vehicle. If your sticker has worn off, you can also find the date using your vehicle identification number (VIN).
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What year Camaro is most sought after?

First Generation (1967–1969): 1969 Camaro ZL1 427cid/425hp

Easily the most recognizable of any year of Camaro, the face lift the car received in 1969 was just part of what made that year so iconic.
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What does LT mean on a Camaro?

The LT stands for “luxury touring” and signifies models that are above the LS entry-level trims. Some popular Chevy models with LS trims include: Chevy Trailblazer.
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What's the difference between Camaro LS and LT?

With the Camaro LS, you get the 2.0-liter turbo engine with 22 MPG city and 30 MPG highway fuel economy. The Camaro 1LT allows you to upgrade to a 335 horsepower 3.6-liter V6 with 18 MPG city and 29 MPG highway.
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