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1979 Chevrolet Malibu 2-Door Coupe

The 1979 Chevrolet Malibu coupe (1AT27).
Confidence 95%
1T27J9K598941
267 cu.in. V8 125 HP (J)
Engine
2-Door Coupe
Body
Leeds (Kansas City), MO
Plant
Malaise Era
Era

Source: GM Passenger VIN System cards; Flory, American Cars.

No factory image on file
1979 Chevrolet Malibu

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code T27 Malibu
Engine Code J 267 cu.in. V8 125 HP (J)
Year Code 9 1979
Plant Code K Leeds (Kansas City), MO
Serial Number 598941 Unit #598941

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelMalibu
Year1979
Body Style2-Door Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine267 cu.in. V8 125 HP (J)
Cylinders8
Displacement267 cu.in. CID
Horsepower125 HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor2-barrel
Assembly PlantLeeds (Kansas City), MO
Plant CodeK
Pattern SourceGM

About This Decode

This VIN decodes to a Chevelle Malibu series — not a Super Sport (SS). The SS used a distinct series code, so SS is not implied by this VIN; any SS-level engines listed were options available across the Chevelle line.