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1972 Buick Estate Wagon 2-Seat 4-Door 2-Seat Station Wagon

The 1972 Estate Wagon adopted the new alphanumeric VIN while continuing the tradition of being America's most prestigious domestic full-size station wagon with standard simulated woodgrain paneling.
4R35T2C121545
V8
Engine
4-Door 2-Seat Station Wagon
Body
South Gate, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1972 Buick Estate Wagon 2-Seat

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 4 Buick
Series Code R Estate Wagon 2-Seat
Body Style Code 35 2-Door Nomad
Engine Code T V8, 455 CID, 225 HP (Estate Wagon)
Year Code 2 1972
Plant Code C South Gate, CA
Serial Number 121545 Unit #121545

Basic Information

MakeBuick
ModelEstate Wagon 2-Seat
Year1972
Body Style4-Door 2-Seat Station Wagon
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

EngineV8, 455 CID, 225 HP (Estate Wagon)
Assembly PlantSouth Gate, CA
Plant CodeC
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%

Original Specifications (Matched to: Estate Wagon)

Bodystyle lifespan1971through 1976
Headroom front39.6
Headroom rear39.3
Height57.3
Legroom front42.6
Legroom rear39.9
Length228.3
Nameplate origin1940
Wheelbase127.0
Width80.0

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)