Barracuda Fender Tag Decode
Vehicle Identification Number
The VIN was stamped into a metal tag on the dash visible from the outside of the car looking through the windshield. The VIN was also stamped on the Fender Tag. The numbers on this car's VIN decode as following:
| VIN Code: | BH29P9Bxxxxxx |
| Model Year: | 1969 |
| Car Line and Model: | Plymouth - Barracuda |
| Price Class: | High |
| Body Type: | Two Door Sports Hardtop |
| Engine: | 340 CID 1-4BBL, HP 8 CYL |
| Assembly Plant: | Hamtrack, MI |
| Sequence Number: | xxxxxx |
The Sequence Number, which is part of the VIN, identifies this particular car. This number was also stamped on the radiator support, trunk gutter lip, fender tag, engine, and transmission. On this car all these numbers match so this is referred to as a "numbers matching car". However the original engine and transmission, with the correct numbers, are in storage; so technically those components would have to be reinstalled for the car to be numbers matching.
Option Codes
The following list shows the option codes on the fender tag and what those options represent. As you will see this car was built as a factory high performance car with many options. It is kind of odd that its a high option car yet the original owner decided he did not want power steering or power brakes yet he ordered air conditioning. Not likely many of these cars were built like this one.
| N85 | Tachometer |
| A21 | AM/FM Radio - Solid State 5.5-Watt |
| V7X | Logitudinal Paint Accent Stripes - Black |
| J25 | 3-Speed Windshield Wipers - Variable |
| L31 | Turn Signal Light - Hood/Fender |
| M21 | Drip Rail Mouldings |
| M25 | Body Sill Mouldings |
| M31 | Body Belt Mouldings |
| C16 | Console with Woodgrain Panel |
| C55 | Bucket Seats |
| G11 | Tinted Glass - All Windows |
| G31 | Right Hand Outside Mirror - Manual/Chrome |
| G33 | Left Hand Outside Mirror - Remote/Chrome |
| H51 | Air Conditioning with Front Heater |
| A01 | Light Package - Glove Box Lock, Map/Courtesy Lamp, Reading and Dome Lap, Glove Box Lamp, Ash Receiver Lamp, Cargo Compartment Lamp, Trunk Compartment Lamp, Hood/Fender Turn Signal Lites, Ignition Switch Lamp with Timer, Headlamp-on Buzzer |
| A06 | Sport Group - Rallye Instrument Cluster[Includes Trip Odometer, 150 MPH Speedometer, Woodgrain Instrument Panel], Body Sill Mouldings, Sports Steering Wheel |
| A53 | Formula S Package - 340 4BBL Engine [383 4BBL Engine Optional] Dual Exhaust System with Chrome Tips, Rallye Suspension, Firm Ride Shocks, 14" Red Sidewall Tires, 14" x 5.5" HD Wheels, Rear Deck Applique, Black Grille, Engine Identification Plaque |
| A62 | Rallye Instrument Cluster - Trip Odometer, 150 MPH Speedometer, Instrument Panel Woodgrain, Tachometer, Clock, Fuel, Oil, and Temperature Guages, Ammeter, 3-Speed Variable Wipers |
| A86 | Interior Decor Group - Vinyl Trim, Rear Armrest/Ashtray, Fold Down Rear Seat Back, Pedal Dress Up, Door Map Pouches, Woodgrain Door and Quarter Trim Panels, Rear Compartment Wheelhouse Carpet |
| B41 | Front Disc Brakes with Standard 10" Rear Drum |
| E55 | 340 CID 8 CYL 1-4BBL 275 hp |
| D32 | 3-Spd Automatic Transmission - A727 |
| 211 | Production Date - 2/11/1969 |
| F3 | Paint Code - Frost Green Metallic |
| F8 | Upper Door Frames - Dark Green |
| D6G | Trim Grade - Deluxe |
| Trim Style - Vinyl Bucket Seats | |
| Trim Color - Green | |
| yyyyyy | Order Number |
| xxxxxx | Serial Number |
| P9B | 340 4-BBL, 1969, Hamtrack MI |
| BH29 - Car Line | Plymouth - Barracuda - 2 Door Sports Hardtop |