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1979 Buick Regal Limited 2-Door Coupe

The 1979 Buick Regal Limited 2-Door Coupe (4M47). Source: GM 1979 VIN card series 'M' = Regal Limited; model number, MSRP $5,477, 3071 lb, production 94,748 per Flory, American Cars 1973-1980 (1979 Buick model table).
Confidence 95%
4M47A9Z129511
3.8L (231 CID) V6 115 HP (A)
Engine
2-Door Coupe
Body
Fremont, CA
Plant
Malaise Era
Era

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

No factory image on file
1979 Buick Regal Limited

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 4 Buick
Model Code M47 Regal Limited
Engine Code A 3.8L (231 CID) V6 115 HP (A)
Year Code 9 1979
Plant Code Z Fremont, CA
Serial Number 129511 Unit #129511

Basic Information

MakeBuick
ModelRegal Limited
Year1979
Body Style2-Door Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine3.8L (231 CID) V6 115 HP (A)
Cylinders6
Displacement3.8L (231 CID)
Horsepower115 HP
ConfigurationV6
Carburetor2-barrel
Assembly PlantFremont, CA
Plant CodeZ
Pattern SourceGM