a 1993 60 Special carries P in position 10.
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How to read a Cadillac 60 Special VIN
Every Cadillac 60 Special VIN follows the same 17-character layout:
| Position | Section | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | WMI | World Manufacturer Identifier — country, manufacturer and vehicle type. |
| 4–8 | VDS | Vehicle Descriptor Section — body style, engine, restraint system, series. |
| 9 | Check digit | A calculated digit that validates the whole VIN. Wrong digit = wrong VIN. |
| 10 | Model year | One character for the model year. Letters skip I, O, Q, U and Z. |
| 11 | Plant | The assembly plant that built the car. |
| 12–17 | Serial | Sequential production number of this exact vehicle. |
Model-year codes for the Cadillac 60 Special
Position 10 carries the model year, skipping I, O, Q, U and Z. The alphabet comes round every 30 years, which the Cadillac 60 Special has not yet outlived: its 3 years still map one-to-one. All 3 model years of the Cadillac 60 Special, 1991 to 1993, with the character each one carries:
| Model year | VIN character (position 10) | Same character as |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | P | — |
| 1992 | N | — |
| 1991 | M | — |
What a decoded Cadillac 60 Special VIN gets you
What a decoded VIN opens up:
| Data | For this model | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel economy | 16 mpg combined (avg) | EPA |
| Model years covered | 3 years | ForCar catalog |
Where to find the VIN on a Cadillac 60 Special
Four places on a Cadillac 60 Special carry it, and all four must read the same — a mismatch is where fraud shows itself first.
| Where | How to see it | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Dashboard, driver side | Through the windshield, bottom corner | Easiest to check before you touch anything |
| Driver door jamb | Open the door, sticker on the pillar | Also lists tire pressures and build date |
| Under the hood | Firewall or strut tower plate | Survives a windshield replacement |
| Title and insurance | Paper documents | Must match the car — a mismatch means fraud or a swapped panel |
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Frequently asked questions
Is this Cadillac 60 Special VIN decoder free?
Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows the recalls NHTSA holds on the Cadillac 60 Special.
What year is my 60 Special by its VIN?
Read position 10: a 1993 60 Special carries P, a 1992 60 Special carries N, a 1991 60 Special carries M.
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