1954 Buick Body Tag

1954 Buick Body Tag Decode

Decode the 1954 Buick Body Tag to see how your 1954 Buick came originally from the factory. It is a plate located under the hood attached to the outer dash (passenger side). Use this guide to start your 1954 Buick Body Tag decode now!

1954 MOD. Specifies the model via. Refer to our 1954 Buick Production Overview
STYLE NO. Specifies the Fisher Body Style. 50 means 1954 model year. The next digit “4” stands for Buick (Fisher Body produced bodies for Cadillac, Oldsmobile and others, too). Next one is for the series: 4 (Special), 5 (Super), 6 (Century) or 7 (Roadmaster). The rest tells us the exact model (see 1954 Buick Production Overview)!
BODY NO. The leading letter indicates the assembly plant:
G – Flint, Michigan
BC – South Gate, California
BL – Linden, New Jersey
BK – Kansas City, Missouri
BW – Wilmington, Delaware
BA – Atlanta, Georgia
BF – Framingham, Massachusetts
BT – Arlington, Texas
TRIM NO. This info shows which interior was chosen. Please see our 1954 Buick Interior Trim section.
PAINT NO. The original exterior paint is given here. Look it up on this 1954 Buick Colors page.
TOP & ACC Some of the factory installed options were marked here. Compare the letters with this list of 1954 Buick Optional Equipment.

1954 Buick Assembly Plants

1954 Buick VIN Tag

1954 Buick VIN Tag Decode

Each 1954 Buick has an individual vehicle identification number stamped on the VIN tag. The serial number is located on a plate affixed to the left front pillar post below the belt molding line and is visible by opening the left front door.

First digit This indicates the series.
4 – Special
5 – Super
6 – Century
7 – Roadmaster
Note: Early models might come without the leading series designation.
Letter at second place This indicates the model year.
A – 1954
Seven additional digits This is the production sequence number.