How to Run a 1967 Camaro VIN Number

Decode your Generation One 1967 Camaro

The first generation of the popular Chevrolet Camaro was produced during the years of 1967 through 1969. The Camaro was designed to compete with the up-and-coming Ford Mustang. It was offered with several engine configurations from a six cylinder to a 396 cubic inch V8. The vehicle identification number, or VIN, for the 1967 Camaro is in a 13-character format, unlike the current 17-character universal format used today. Key information about the history of your car by can be obtained by decoding the VIN.

Instructions

1. Locate the vehicle identification number. It is found on a small aluminum cowl tag attached to the firewall. It is also found on the title.

2. Decode the first character. The digit 1 designates a Chevrolet vehicle.

3. Interpret the second character. This indicates the model. The number 2 is for a Camaro. Some of the other codes used are 0 for a Corvair, 1 for a Nova, 3 for a Chevelle and 9 for a Corvette.

4. Decode the third character. This indicates the type of engine. The number 3 is used for a six-cylinder engine and 4 is for a V8. No other engine information is available.

5. Interpret the fourth and fifth characters. These numbers indicate the body style. The numbers 27 are used for a sports coupe and 67 for a convertible.

6. Decode the sixth character. This digit indicates the model year. The digit 7 represents a 1967 vehicle. Other Camaro date codes are 8 for a 1968, 9 for a 1969, 0 for a 1970 and 1 for a 1971.

7. Decode the seventh character. This is the plant where the vehicle was manufactured. N is for Norwood, Ohio and L for Van Nuys, California

8. Decode the remaining six characters. The last six digits designate the build sequence number of the vehicle and match a portion of the original engine casting number.

References

• FirstGenCamaro.com: The History of the Legendary First Gen Chevrolet Camaro
• Chevy-Camaro.com: First Generation Chevy Camaro VIN Decode