1960 DeSoto Body Data Plate Option Decoding

[Bret Scott]

Hi all-

I'm looking for some help decoding a 1960 DeSoto data plate, specifically the options that fall under the A-Z letters on the plate. I'm in need of: H-5, N-3, P-3, Q-9, T-9, V-1, Y-8. I think the codes are shared with Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth for this year, but I may be mistaken. If there is an online resource that I've missed, that would be great too.

Thanks for any help!

Bret

 

[marko]

@FK3 Sport Fury might have some input

 

[Chrome58]

AFAIK, there was not a lot of information on those early data plates. You will likely find: color combination, manufacturing plant, scheduled date of fabrication, and maybe 1 or 2 main options.

Have you looked here : https://www.tpocr.com/desotobp.html ?

 

[FK3 Sport Fury]

The link posted by Chrome58 has much more info than I do.
My DeSoto is a Canadian model built in Windsor and uses a totally different body
plate setup. The US built DeSotos (Hamtramck, IIRC) used a more modern plate that appears to have more information.

I think Chrysler Historical has information about pre-67 cars and might be worth a try.

 

[Torky]

Hi all-

I'm looking for some help decoding a 1960 DeSoto data plate, specifically the options that fall under the A-Z letters on the plate. I'm in need of: H-5, N-3, P-3, Q-9, T-9, V-1, Y-8. I think the codes are shared with Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth for this year, but I may be mistaken. If there is an online resource that I've missed, that would be great too.

Thanks for any help!

Bret

Hi, Brett: I hope you and your DeSoto are still around. I can learn a lot for you to help me include the '60 DeSoto in my decoder. To answer your question: H5: Not sure, could be395 fender ornament, 345 bumper guard, 295 Power locks, 35 automatic beam changer--your choice?;N3: A/C with accessory group; P3 dual rear antenna; Q9: rear window defogger; T9: rear seat speaker; V1: Solex tinted glass-all; y8: Undercoat and underhood pad.