1961 Pontiac Star Chief Various
The Star Chief moved to series code 6 in 1961 while maintaining its position as a premium full-size model.
661S02265
389 CID V8 or 421 CID V8
Engine
Various
Body
South Gate, California
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1961 Pontiac Star Chief
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Series Code | 6 | Star Chief |
| Year Code | 61 | 1961 |
| Plant Code | S | South Gate, California |
| Serial Number | 02265 | Unit #02265 |
Basic Information
MakePontiac
ModelStar Chief
Year1961
Body StyleVarious
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Available Engine Options
Engine cannot be determined from VIN. Available engines inferred from series code.
Engine
389 CID V8
Horsepower215-348 HP
Displacement389 CID
Engine
421 CID Trophy V8
Horsepower373 HP
Displacement421 CID
About This Decode
This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)