For sale: 1986 GT-Four Liftback St165 Gen 4 Celica Toyota

180B SSS original engine number:

The 180B SSS was fitted with the L18 motor. The engine block for this motor can be identified by the code “L18”, followed by a six-digit unique engine number, stamped into the face of the side of the engine block (where the head meets the block below the spark plugs, directly behind the oil dipstick funnel).

That engine number should be identical to the engine number that appears on the “Nissan Motor Co Limited” Tag, that is screwed to the bulkhead directly behind the engine rocker cover.

180B SSS original VIN / chassis number:

The VIN is stamped in several locations, and commences with the code “P610-“ followed by a 6 digit unique identifier. This number is placed in the following three locations on the vehicle:

1. Stamped on the “Nissan Motor Co Ltd”, next to the heading “Car No.”;
2. Stamped directly into the bulkhead (to the left of the Nissan Motor Co Ltd” tag); and
3. On Australian cars, it will also appear on the vehicle’s aluminium compliance plate (descriptions of the vehicle can differ as shown).

With the above information, it is easy to verify a “matching numbers” car (i.e. a vehicle with its original engine). Several examples of the locations with relevant labels have been included in the image gallery. Interestingly, the design of the vehicle's data plate appear to have changed (the contrasting black/silver changed). We've included a couple of examples for reference..