1978 Buick Regal 2-Door Coupe
The 1978 Buick Regal 2-Door Coupe (4J47). Source: GM 1978 VIN card series 'J' = Regal; model number, MSRP $4,852, 2992 lb, production 236,652 per Flory, American Cars 1973-1980 (1978 Buick model table).
Confidence
95%
4J47U8G135404
5.0L (305 CID) V8 145 HP (U)
Engine
2-Door Coupe
Body
Framingham, MA
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
Source: GM Passenger VIN System cards; Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1978 Buick Regal
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 4 | Buick |
| Model Code | J47 | Regal |
| Engine Code | U | 5.0L (305 CID) V8 145 HP (U) |
| Year Code | 8 | 1978 |
| Plant Code | G | Framingham, MA |
| Serial Number | 135404 | Unit #135404 |
Basic Information
MakeBuick
ModelRegal
Year1978
Body Style2-Door Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine5.0L (305 CID) V8 145 HP (U)
Cylinders8
Displacement5.0L (305 CID)
Horsepower145 HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor2-barrel
Assembly PlantFramingham, MA
Plant CodeG
Pattern SourceGM