LaGrange, IL

Posted October 9, 2008 (edited) ref.

Avanti never used the same standards in their VIN's that the rest of the automobile manufactures. They didn't go to the 17 digit VIN until they were forced by the government. But, according to NATB (National Automobile Theft Bureau) here is the breakdown of the 1988 and 1989 Avanti VIN: 1 - Nation of Origin - "USA" 2A - Make - Avanti Motor Corporation A - Series - Avanti "II" V - Body Type - "2 Dr Sedan" 12 - Restraint System - "Seat Belts" 3 - Engine Type - "305 CID-V8" 1 - Check Digit J - Model Year J-1988 1 - Assembly Plant "South Bend, Indiana" 000000 - Sequential Production Number As you can tell, this information is not entirely accurate. The 1990 NATB books shows: 12AAV - World Make Manufacture (Used for all Avanti Vehicles) 4 - Body Type (1-Coupe, 2-Convertible, 4-Four Door) 4 - Restraint System (2-Manual, 4-Automatic) A - Engine Type - GM V8 305 cu 5.0 Liter F.I. "A" 4 - Check Digit L - Model Year (L-1990, M-1991) 1 - Assembly Plant (1-Youngstown, OH) 001001 - Sequential Production Number