I saved this post from a few weeks back.
The V should stand for the year and the A designates the Month. I am sure one of the Pantera books would have this break down. I am surprised this info is not listed on PanteraPlace.com or Chuck Melton's page. ;o)
T = Source Company Code (DeTomaso 1971/72)
(Ghia Operations 1973/ )
H = Assembly Plant (Modena, Italy 1971/72)
(Vignale, Italy 1973/ )
PN = Model Code (Pantera)
N = Calendar Year Code (L = 1971)
(M = 1972)
(N = 1973)
(P = 1974)
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