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Model Identification: Notes

Stamped on plate attached to left front door hinge pillar. Number (example below), includes identification data as indicated.

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
3  3  4  08  6  M  100001 
(1) Manufacturing Division. 3  (Oldsmobile Division).
(2) Model Series. 3  (F-85); 5  (Jetstar, Starfire, 88 Models); 8  (98 Models); 9  (Toronado).
(3) Engine Type. Even number designates V8 engine.
(4) Body Type. See " Body Style & Series  " table below  .
(5) Model Year. 6  (1966).
(6) Assembly Plant. See " Assembly Plant Designation  " table. 
(7) Plant Sequential Number.
Body Style & Series Code Designation (F-85 & Cutlass)

Body Style Series Code
Club Coupe 07
Hardtop Coupe 17
2-Seat Station Wagon 35
4-Door Hardtop Sedan 39
2-Seat Extended Station Wagon 55
3-Seat Extended Station Wagon 65
Convertible 67
4-Door Sedan 69
Body Style & Series Code Designation (Except F-85 & Cutlass)

Body Style Series Code
Holiday Coupe 37
Holiday Sedan 39
Hardtop Coupe (Except Toronado) 57
Convertible 67
Celebrity, Town, or Luxury Sedan 69
Toronado Hardtop Coupe 87
Assembly Plant Designations

C Southgate E Linden X Kansas City, Kan.
D Atlanta M Lansing Z Fremont