Corvette History


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VIN DECODE 1990

Example:  1G1YY2380L5123456

1 - Country of Origin
 1 = U.S.
2 - Manufacturer G = General Motors
3 - Make
 1 = Corvette
4-5 - Carline/Series
 YY = Corvette
6 - Body Style
 2 =  two-door hatchback/liftback; 3 = two-door convertible
7 - Restraint Code
 3 = Manual belts w/ driver inflatable restraint system
8 - Engine Type
 8 = 350ci/245hp or 350ci/250hp; J = 350ci/375hp
9 - Check digit
 Varies by VIN
10 - Model Year
 L = 1990
11 - Plant
 5 = Bowling Green, KY
12-17 - Production Sequence Number Coupe/convertibles starts 100001 through 120597; ZR1 starts 800001 through 803049