Y15 Direct Sale

[TB3Barracuda340]

My broadcast sheet. Could someone please explain this. Is it as simple as a sale that did not involve a dealers?

 

[Finoke]

I believe Y15 meant that the car was to be picked up at the assembly plant. It could have been ordered through a dealer or through the assembly plant. But ultimately picked up at the plant. Your sheet also indicates special order in 3 places. The VON begins with N. The Y codes also has Y39 and its printed at the bottom of the sheet. It may have something to do with the late production date? Looks like 6/1?

 

[Xcudame]

Could have been ordered by an assembly plant worker as well!

 

[tonysrt]

Could have been ordered by an assembly plant worker as well!

If that was the case you know that car was perfect.

 

[Xcudame]

Someone correct me, but did they make both BH23H2 and BS23H2 Barracudas in 1972? As a BH23 340 car, it would typically be lower production numbers. And it makes sense some assemble line worker (or manager/engineer) order all the goodies on a BH23H car that would have lower insurance rates! This is a very interesting Barracuda!

 

[TB3Barracuda340]

The story I got from the previous owner was that he purchased the car at a government surplus auction in the early 80's. He thought it was used by the ATF. It does have a US Secret Service sticker in the glove box. I thought it was just seized property. However, the Y15, T99 tires, "N" in the VON, all which I understand are uncommon on an E-Body, have piqued my curiosity. I've briefly discussed this car on this forum and ebodies.org, and several have said it's definitely unique, but didn't have any additional information.

 

[Cuda Hunter]

The build sheet will help find some more information.
Thanks for posting that BS. Keep trying.

This is a super cool car and I hope more info appears!