Just brought a 1991 Labaron Convertible.
I love this car
With the right options, a few tweaks and upgrades, and proper maintenance,
they are reliable and fun cars.
Can anyone direct me to a web site that can help me understand the specs
on the car through the VIN number
There's not a whole lot you can glean from the VIN as regards the
vehicle's specifications. The VIN is 17 digits long.
1st digit: Country of manufacture-
1 = USA
2 = Canada
3 = Mexico
2nd digit: Vehicle brand-
C = Chrysler
3rd digit: Type of vehicle-
3 = Passenger car
4th digit: Type of occupant restraint system-
A = Driver and passenger air bags
B = Driver and passenger manual belts
C = Driver and passenger automatic belts
X = Driver air bag, passenger manual belt
Y = Driver air bag, passenger automatic belt
5th digit: Vehicle line-
J = Chrysler LeBaron 2-door
6th digit: Vehicle trim/spec series-
1 = Economy
2 = Low line
4 = High line
5 = Premium line
6 = Sport/special
7 = Performance/Image
7th digit: Body style-
5 = Convertible
8th digit: Engine-
A = 2.2L 16V DOHC 4-cylinder Turbo III
J = 2.5L 8V SOHC 4-cylinder Turbo I
K = 2.5L 8V SOHC 4-cylinder TBI
3 = 3.0L 12V Mitsubishi V6 MPFI
9th digit: VIN check digit, mathematically calculated from other digits
10th digit: Model year-
M = 1991
11th digit: Assembly plant-
A = Outer Drive
C = Jefferson
D = Belvidere
F = Newark
G = St. Louis I
H = Bramalea (Canada)
N = Sterling Heights
T = Toluca (Mexico)
12th - 17th digit: Vehicle serial number
You can get a great deal more information from the vehicle body code
plate(s) located on top of the radiator support panel at the front of the
engine compartment under the hood.
DS
