Vehicle Numbers Locator Guide

Research Guide No. 002 Vehicle numbers locator Guide

MODEL CHASSIS ENGINE BODY GEARBOX Standard Swallow Not known Not known Not known Not known Wolseley Hornet Swallow Not known Not known Not known Not known SS1 Not normally marked on Stamped on the cylinder Pre 1934: Stamped on the chassis frame block ash frame or marked in chalk Plates: on inside of a body panel 1932 MY: Upper left-hand of bulkhead 1934 onwards: Small tag, 1933 MY: Circular, riveted on riveted to the front face of the oil filler cap bulkhead on the nearside of 1934 MY: Offside of engine, the car on a bracket attached to one of the bell housing bolts

SS2 Not normally marked on Stamped on the cylinder Pre 1934: Stamped on the chassis frame block ash frame or marked in chalk Plates: on inside of a body panel 1932 MY: Upper left-hand of bulkhead 1934 onwards: Small tag, 1933 MY: Circular, riveted on riveted to the front face of the oil filler cap bulkhead on the nearside of 1934 MY: Offside of engine, the car on a bracket attached to one of the bell housing bolts

SS Jaguar - saloon 1936-1940: Chassis number 1936: stamped into off-side Small rectangular aluminium not stamped into chassis of the block, at the top rear of plate with large raised the engine, by the bulkhead reverse-embossed numbers, 1937-1940: stamped in a Off-side of the bulkhead. raised boss in the same location as 1936

MODEL CHASSIS ENGINE BODY GEARBOX SS Jaguar – Drop Head 1936-1940: Chassis number 1936: stamped into off-side Small rectangular aluminium Coupe not stamped into chassis of the block, at the top rear of plate with large raised the engine, by the bulkhead reverse-embossed numbers, Off-side of the bulkhead. 1937-1940: stamped in a raised boss in the same location as 1936

SS Jaguar - tourer 1936 & 1937: chassis 1936: stamped into off-side Small rectangular aluminium number stamped faintly near of the block, at the top rear of plate with large raised the sliding trunnion housing the engine, by the bulkhead reverse-embossed numbers, on offside vertical face of Off-side of the bulkhead. chassis, just forward of the 1937-1940: stamped in a housing raised boss in the same location as 1936

SS 100 1936-1940: chassis number 1936: stamped into off-side Small rectangular aluminium stamped faintly near the of the block, at the top rear of plate with large raised sliding trunnion housing on the engine, by the bulkhead reverse-embossed numbers, offside vertical face of Off-side of the bulkhead. chassis, just to the rear of 1937-1940: stamped in a the housing raised boss in the same location as 1936

Jaguar 1 ½ Litre, 2 ½ Litre, Stamped on the vertical face Stamped in the raised boss Embossed on a narrow 3 ½ Litre (“Mark IV”) of the nearside dumb-iron. cast on the block on the rectangular aluminium plate offside, just by the bulkhead riveted to the bulkhead on the nearside

MODEL CHASSIS ENGINE BODY GEARBOX Mark V (1948-1951) Top of left-hand side chassis Stamped in the raised boss Embossed on a narrow Typically on left-hand side of member adjacent to rear cast on the block on the rectangular aluminium plate gearbox casing, and on top engine mounting offside, just by the bulkhead riveted to the top surface of lid of gearbox. Can probably the bulkhead on the left- only be seen if gearbox is out hand side of car.

XK 120 (1949-1954) Top/front of left-hand side Stamped in two locations: On On scuttle under bonnet Typically on left-hand side of chassis member adjacent to cylinder block right-hand side gearbox casing, and on top rear engine mounting, on horizontal flange above lid of gearbox. Can probably sometimes also in front cross where oil filter is fitted, and only be seen if gearbox is out member below radiator on cylinder head in vertical of car. surface at the front of the 1960s notes: central valley in the cylinder Stamped on the small head. shoulder at the left-hand rear 1960s notes: corner of the gearbox and on Stamped on the right-hand the rim of the core plug side of the cylinder block aperture on the top cover above the pressure oil filter. Also stamped on the front end of the cylinder head, adjacent to the front sparking plug

MODEL CHASSIS ENGINE BODY GEARBOX Mark VII (1950-1959) Top of left-hand side chassis Stamped in two locations: On On scuttle under bonnet Typically on left-hand side of member adjacent to rear cylinder block right-hand side gearbox casing, and on top engine mounting on horizontal flange above lid of gearbox. Can probably 1960s notes: where oil filter is fitted, and only be seen if gearbox is out Also stamped in the centre of on cylinder head in vertical of car. N.B. Automatic the front cross-member of surface at the front of the gearboxes on Borg Warner the frame, beneath the central valley in the cylinder plate. radiator. head. 1960s notes: 1960s notes: Standard and overdrive Stamped on the right-hand transmission - Stamped on side of the cylinder block the small shoulder at the left- above the pressure oil filter. hand rear corner of the Also stamped on the front gearbox and on the rim of end of the cylinder head, the core plug aperture on the adjacent to the front sparking top cover. plug. Automatic – stamped on a plate attached to the left- hand side of the transmission casing

C-type Bracket on chassis towards Stamped in two locations: On Behind seats, possibly also Typically on left-hand side of front – don’t know exact cylinder block right-hand side on bonnet. gearbox casing, and on top location on horizontal flange above lid of gearbox. Can probably where oil filter is fitted, and only be seen if gearbox is out on cylinder head in vertical of car. surface at the front of the central valley in the cylinder head.

MODEL CHASSIS ENGINE BODY GEARBOX D-type Stamped into front subframe Stamped in two locations: On Not known Typically on left-hand side of – don’t know exact location cylinder block right-hand side gearbox casing, and on top on horizontal flange above lid of gearbox. Can probably where oil filter is fitted, and only be seen if gearbox is out on cylinder head in vertical of car. surface at the front of the central valley in the cylinder head.

XKSS As D-type As D-type As D-type As D-type

XK 140 (1954-1957) Top of left-hand side chassis Stamped in two locations: On On scuttle under bonnet Typically on left-hand side of member adjacent to rear cylinder block right-hand side gearbox casing, and on top engine mounting on horizontal flange above lid of gearbox. Can probably 1960s notes: where oil filter is fitted, and only be seen if gearbox is out Also stamped in the centre of on cylinder head in vertical of car. the front cross-member of surface at the front of the NB Automatic gearboxes on the frame, beneath the central valley in the cylinder Borg Warner plate. radiator head. 1960s notes: 1960s notes: Standard and overdrive Stamped on the right-hand transmission - Stamped on side of the cylinder block the small shoulder at the left- above the pressure oil filter. hand rear corner of the Also stamped on the front gearbox and on the rim of end of the cylinder head, the core plug aperture on the adjacent to the front sparking top cover. plug Automatic – stamped on a plate attached to the left- hand side of the transmission casing.

MODEL CHASSIS ENGINE BODY GEARBOX Jaguar 2.4 and 3.4 Litre On cross member in front of Stamped in two locations: On On scuttle under bonnet Typically on left-hand side of (“Mark I”) top of radiator, adjacent to cylinder block right-hand side 1960s notes: stamped on a gearbox casing, and on top bonnet lock on horizontal flange above small plate attached to the lid of gearbox. Can probably 1960s notes: where oil filter is fitted, and right-hand side of the scuttle only be seen if gearbox is out Stamped on the identification on cylinder head in vertical under the bonnet of car. plate attached to the right- surface at the front of the NB Automatic gearboxes on hand valance only central valley in the cylinder Borg Warner plate. head. 1960s notes: 1960s notes: Standard and overdrive Stamped on the right-hand transmission - Stamped on side of the cylinder block the small shoulder at the left- above the pressure oil filter. hand rear corner of the Also stamped on the front gearbox and on the rim of end of the cylinder head, the core plug aperture on the adjacent to the front sparking top cover. plug Automatic – stamped on a plate attached to the left- hand side of the transmission casing.

MODEL CHASSIS ENGINE BODY GEARBOX XK 150 (1957-1960) Top of left-hand side chassis Stamped in two locations: On On scuttle under bonnet Typically on left-hand side of member adjacent to rear cylinder block right-hand side gearbox casing, and on top engine mounting on horizontal flange above lid of gearbox. Can probably 1960s notes: where oil filter is fitted, and only be seen if gearbox is out Also stamped in the centre of on cylinder head in vertical of car. the front cross-member of surface at the front of the NB Automatic gearboxes on the frame, beneath the central valley in the cylinder Borg Warner plate. radiator head. 1960s notes: 1960s notes: Standard and overdrive Stamped on the right-hand transmission - Stamped on side of the cylinder block the small shoulder at the left- above the pressure oil filter. hand rear corner of the Also stamped on the front gearbox and on the rim of end of the cylinder head, the core plug aperture on the adjacent to the front sparking top cover Automatic – plug stamped on a plate attached to the left-hand side of the transmission casing

MODEL CHASSIS ENGINE BODY GEARBOX Mark VIII (1956-1959) Top of left-hand side chassis Stamped in two locations: On On scuttle under bonnet Typically on left-hand side of member adjacent to rear cylinder block right-hand side gearbox casing, and on top engine mounting on horizontal flange above lid of gearbox. Can probably 1960s notes: where oil filter is fitted, and only be seen if gearbox is out Also stamped in the centre of on cylinder head in vertical of car. the front cross-member of surface at the front of the NB Automatic gearboxes on the frame, beneath the central valley in the cylinder Borg Warner plate. radiator head. 1960s notes: 1960s notes: Standard and overdrive Stamped on the right-hand transmission - Stamped on side of the cylinder block the small shoulder at the left- above the pressure oil filter. hand rear corner of the Also stamped on the front gearbox and on the rim of end of the cylinder head, the core plug aperture on the adjacent to the front sparking top cover. plug Automatic – stamped on a plate attached to the left- hand side of the transmission casing.

MODEL CHASSIS ENGINE BODY GEARBOX Mark IX (1958-1961) Top of left-hand side chassis Stamped in two locations: On On scuttle under bonnet Typically on left-hand side of member adjacent to rear cylinder block right-hand side gearbox casing, and on top engine mounting on horizontal flange above lid of gearbox. Can probably 1960s notes: where oil filter is fitted, and only be seen if gearbox is out Also stamped in the centre of on cylinder head in vertical of car. the front cross-member of surface at the front of the NB Automatic gearboxes on the frame, beneath the central valley in the cylinder Borg Warner plate. radiator head. 1960s notes: 1960s notes: Standard and overdrive Stamped on the right-hand transmission - Stamped on side of the cylinder block the small shoulder at the left- above the pressure oil filter. hand rear corner of the Also stamped on the front gearbox and on the rim of end of the cylinder head, the core plug aperture on the adjacent to the front sparking top cover. plug Automatic – stamped on a plate attached to the left- hand side of the transmission casing.

MODEL CHASSIS ENGINE BODY GEARBOX Mark II (1959-1967) On cross member in front of Stamped in two locations: On Pre-1960 (or early cars): on Typically on left-hand side of top of radiator, adjacent to cylinder block right-hand side scuttle under bonnet gearbox casing, and on top bonnet lock on horizontal flange above Post-1960 (or later cars): lid of gearbox. Can probably 1960s notes: where oil filter is fitted, and on lower tail panel hidden by only be seen if gearbox is out Stamped in the bonnet catch on cylinder head in vertical rear bumper. of car. channel forward of the surface at the front of the 1960s notes: NB Automatic gearboxes on radiator header tank central valley in the cylinder Up to 1963 - stamped on a Borg Warner plate. head. small plate attached to the 1960s notes: 1960s notes: right-hand side of the scuttle Standard and overdrive Stamped on the right-hand under the bonnet. transmission - Stamped on side of the cylinder block Subsequent – stamped on a the small shoulder at the left. above the pressure oil filter. small plate attached to the hand rear corner of the Also stamped on the front right-hand side of the body gearbox and on the rim of end of the cylinder head, behind the rear bumper. Not the core plug aperture on the adjacent to the front sparking to be confused with a similar top cover. plug plate on the left-hand side Automatic – stamped on a giving the Press Steel plate attached to the left- reference number hand side of the transmission casing

MODEL CHASSIS ENGINE BODY GEARBOX E-type Series 1 3.8 litre On top of right-hand end of Stamped in two locations: On On scuttle under bonnet OR Typically on left-hand side of and 4.2 litre (1961-1968) front chassis cross member cylinder block right-hand side on left-hand side of boot; 4.2 gearbox casing, and on top including Series 1 1/2 above shock absorber on horizontal flange above litre in rear number plate lid of gearbox. Can probably mounting where oil filter is fitted, and recess; NB early cars have only be seen if gearbox is out 1960s notes: on cylinder head in vertical different numbers on tag in of car. Stamped on the right-hand surface at the front of the boot, and on main ID plate NB Automatic gearboxes on frame cross-member above central valley in the cylinder 1960s notes: Borg Warner plate. the hydraulic damper head. Stamped on a small plate 1960s notes: mounting 1960s notes: attached to the right-hand Standard and overdrive Stamped on the right-hand side of the scuttle under the transmission - Stamped on side of the cylinder block bonnet. the small shoulder at the left- above the pressure oil filter. After 1963 – a small plate hand rear corner of the Also stamped on the front attached to the body behind gearbox and on the rim of end of the cylinder head, the rear number plate. the core plug aperture on the adjacent to the front sparking top cover. plug Automatic – stamped on a plate attached to the left- hand side of the transmission casing

MODEL CHASSIS ENGINE BODY GEARBOX Mark X (1961-1967) Not known Stamped in two locations: On on lower tail panel hidden by Typically on left-hand side of 1960s notes: cylinder block right-hand side rear bumper. gearbox casing, and on top Stamped on the top of the on horizontal flange above 1960s notes: lid of gearbox. Can probably right-hand front wheel arch, where oil filter is fitted, and Stamped on a small plate only be seen if gearbox is out under the bonnet on cylinder head in vertical attached to the right-hand of car. surface at the front of the bonnet catch plate on NB Automatic gearboxes on central valley in the cylinder models up to 1962. Borg Warner plate. head. Subsequent models – 1960s notes: 1960s notes: stamped on a small plate Standard and overdrive Stamped on the right-hand attached to the right-hand transmission - Stamped on side of the cylinder block side of the body behind the the small shoulder at the left- above the pressure oil filter. rear bumper. hand rear corner of the Also stamped on the front gearbox and on the rim of end of the cylinder head, the core plug aperture on the adjacent to the front sparking top cover. plug. Automatic – stamped on a plate attached to the left- hand side of the transmission casing.

Daimler SP 250 Chassis front cross member Not known Tag in engine compartment Not known 1960s notes: Situated on the chassis frame below the steering connecting rod.

MODEL CHASSIS ENGINE BODY GEARBOX Daimler 2 ½ Litre V8 on cross member in front of Not known on lower tail panel hidden by Typically on left-hand side of top of radiator, adjacent to 1960s notes: rear bumper. gearbox casing, and on top bonnet lock Stamped on the right-hand 1960s notes: lid of gearbox. Can probably 1960s notes: side of the cylinder block Up to 1965 - stamped on a only be seen if gearbox is out Stamped in the bonnet catch above the pressure oil filter. small plate attached to the of car. channel forward of the Also stamped on the front right-hand side of the scuttle NB Automatic gearboxes on radiator header tank end of the cylinder head, under the bonnet Borg Warner plate. adjacent to the front sparking Subsequent – stamped on a 1960s notes: plug small plate attached to the Standard and overdrive right-hand side of the body transmission - Stamped on behind the rear bumper. Not the small shoulder at the left- to be confused with a similar hand rear corner of the plate on the left-hand side gearbox and on the rim of giving the Press Steel the core plug aperture on the reference number top cover. Automatic – stamped on a plate attached to the left- hand side of the transmission casing

Daimler Majestic Major Not known Not known Not known Not known

MODEL CHASSIS ENGINE BODY GEARBOX S-type (1963-1968) on cross member in front of Stamped in two locations: On on lower tail panel hidden by Typically on left-hand side of top of radiator, adjacent to cylinder block right-hand side rear bumper. gearbox casing, and on top bonnet lock on horizontal flange above 1960s notes: lid of gearbox. Can probably 1960s notes: where oil filter is fitted, and Stamped on a small plate only be seen if gearbox is out Stamped in the bonnet catch on cylinder head in vertical attached to the right-hand of car. channel forward of the surface at the front of the side of the body behind the NB Automatic gearboxes on radiator header tank. central valley in the cylinder rear bumper. Borg Warner plate. head. 1960s notes: 1960s notes: Standard and overdrive Stamped on the right-hand transmission - Stamped on side of the cylinder block the small shoulder at the left- above the pressure oil filter. hand rear corner of the Also stamped on the front gearbox and on the rim of end of the cylinder head, the core plug aperture on the adjacent to the front sparking top cover. plug. Automatic – stamped on a plate attached to the left- hand side of the transmission casing

MODEL CHASSIS ENGINE BODY GEARBOX 420 (1966-1968) on cross member in front of Stamped in two locations: On on lower tail panel hidden by Typically on left-hand side of top of radiator, adjacent to cylinder block right-hand side rear bumper. gearbox casing, and on top bonnet lock on horizontal flange above 1960s notes: lid of gearbox. Can probably 1960s notes: where oil filter is fitted, and Stamped on a small plate only be seen if gearbox is out Stamped in the bonnet catch on cylinder head in vertical attached to the right-hand of car. channel forward of the surface at the front of the side of the body behind the NB Automatic gearboxes on radiator header tank. central valley in the cylinder rear bumper. Borg Warner plate. head. 1960s notes: 1960s notes: Standard and overdrive Stamped on the right-hand transmission - Stamped on side of the cylinder block the small shoulder at the left- above the pressure oil filter. hand rear corner of the Also stamped on the front gearbox and on the rim of end of the cylinder head, the core plug aperture on the adjacent to the front sparking top cover. plug. Automatic – stamped on a plate attached to the left- hand side of the transmission casing

MODEL CHASSIS ENGINE BODY GEARBOX Daimler Sovereign (1966- on cross member in front of Stamped in two locations: On on lower tail panel hidden by Typically on left-hand side of 1969) 420 type top of radiator, adjacent to cylinder block right-hand side rear bumper. gearbox casing, and on top bonnet lock on horizontal flange above 1960s notes: lid of gearbox. Can probably 1960s notes: where oil filter is fitted, and Stamped on a small plate only be seen if gearbox is out Stamped in the bonnet catch on cylinder head in vertical attached to the right-hand of car. channel forward of the surface at the front of the side of the body behind the NB Automatic gearboxes on radiator header tank. central valley in the cylinder rear bumper. Borg Warner plate. head. 1960s notes: Possibly 1969: One location Standard and overdrive only, on left-hand side of bell transmission - Stamped on housing flange at rear of the small shoulder at the left- engine. hand rear corner of the 1960s notes: gearbox and on the rim of Up to 1968 – stamped on the the core plug aperture on the right-hand side of the top cover. cylinder block above the Automatic – stamped on a pressure oil filter. Also plate attached to the left- stamped on the front end of hand side of the transmission the cylinder head, adjacent casing to the front sparking plug (This location was discontinued in 1969). From May-June 1968 – stamped on the Engine bell housing on the left-hand side.

MODEL CHASSIS ENGINE BODY GEARBOX 420 G (1966-1970) 1960s notes: Stamped in two locations: On on lower tail panel hidden by Typically on left-hand side of Stamped on the top of the cylinder block right-hand side rear bumper. gearbox casing, and on top right-hand front wheel arch, on horizontal flange above 1960s notes: lid of gearbox. Can probably under the bonnet where oil filter is fitted, and Stamped on a small plate only be seen if gearbox is out on cylinder head in vertical attached to the right-hand of car. surface at the front of the bonnet catch plate on NB Automatic gearboxes on central valley in the cylinder models up to 1962. Borg Warner plate. head. Subsequent models – 1960s notes: Possibly 1969: One location stamped on a small plate Standard and overdrive only, on left-hand side of bell attached to the right-hand transmission - Stamped on housing flange at rear of side of the body behind the the small shoulder at the left- engine. rear bumper. hand rear corner of the 1960s notes: gearbox and on the rim of Stamped on the right-hand the core plug aperture on the side of the cylinder block top cover. above the pressure oil filter. Automatic – stamped on a Also stamped on the front plate attached to the left- end of the cylinder head, hand side of the transmission adjacent to the front sparking casing. plug.

MODEL CHASSIS ENGINE BODY GEARBOX 340 (1967-1968) on cross member in front of Stamped in two locations: On on lower tail panel hidden by Typically on left-hand side of top of radiator, adjacent to cylinder block right-hand side rear bumper. gearbox casing, and on top bonnet lock on horizontal flange above 1960s notes: lid of gearbox. Can probably 1960s notes: where oil filter is fitted, and Up to 1965 - stamped on a only be seen if gearbox is out Stamped in the bonnet catch on cylinder head in vertical small plate attached to the of car. channel forward of the surface at the front of the right-hand side of the scuttle NB Automatic gearboxes on radiator header tank central valley in the cylinder under the bonnet Borg Warner plate. head. Subsequent – stamped on a 1960s notes: 1960s notes: small plate attached to the Standard and overdrive Stamped on the right-hand right-hand side of the body transmission - Stamped on side of the cylinder block behind the rear bumper. Not the small shoulder at the left- above the pressure oil filter. to be confused with a similar hand rear corner of the Also stamped on the front plate on the left-hand side gearbox and on the rim of end of the cylinder head, giving the Press Steel the core plug aperture on the adjacent to the front sparking reference number top cover. plug Automatic – stamped on a plate attached to the left- hand side of the transmission casing

MODEL CHASSIS ENGINE BODY GEARBOX 240 (1967-1969) on cross member in front of Stamped in two locations: On on lower tail panel hidden by Typically on left-hand side of top of radiator, adjacent to cylinder block right-hand side rear bumper. gearbox casing, and on top bonnet lock on horizontal flange above 1960s notes: lid of gearbox. Can probably 1960s notes: where oil filter is fitted, and Up to 1965 - stamped on a only be seen if gearbox is out Stamped in the bonnet catch on cylinder head in vertical small plate attached to the of car. channel forward of the surface at the front of the right-hand side of the scuttle NB Automatic gearboxes on radiator header tank central valley in the cylinder under the bonnet Borg Warner plate. head. Subsequent – stamped on a 1960s notes: Possibly 1969: One location small plate attached to the Standard and overdrive only, on left-hand side of bell right-hand side of the body transmission - Stamped on housing flange at rear of behind the rear bumper. Not the small shoulder at the left- engine. to be confused with a similar hand rear corner of the 1960s notes: plate on the left-hand side gearbox and on the rim of Stamped on the right-hand giving the Press Steel the core plug aperture on the side of the cylinder block reference number top cover. above the pressure oil filter. Automatic – stamped on a Also stamped on the front plate attached to the left- end of the cylinder head, hand side of the transmission adjacent to the front sparking casing plug

MODEL CHASSIS ENGINE BODY GEARBOX Daimler V8 250 on cross member in front of Not known on lower tail panel hidden by Typically on left-hand side of top of radiator, adjacent to 1960s notes: rear bumper. gearbox casing, and on top bonnet lock Stamped on the right-hand 1960s notes: lid of gearbox. Can probably side of the cylinder block Up to 1965 - stamped on a only be seen if gearbox is out 1960s notes: above the pressure oil filter. small plate attached to the of car. Stamped in the bonnet catch Also stamped on the front right-hand side of the scuttle NB Automatic gearboxes on channel forward of the end of the cylinder head, under the bonnet Borg Warner plate. radiator header tank adjacent to the front sparking Subsequent – stamped on a 1960s notes: plug small plate attached to the Standard and overdrive right-hand side of the body transmission - Stamped on behind the rear bumper. Not the small shoulder at the left- to be confused with a similar hand rear corner of the plate on the left-hand side gearbox and on the rim of giving the Press Steel the core plug aperture on the reference number top cover. Automatic – stamped on a plate attached to the left- hand side of the transmission casing

MODEL CHASSIS ENGINE BODY GEARBOX XJ6 (which has no one side of the engine bay, 1968-69: Stamped in two on lower tail panel hidden by Typically on left-hand side of separate chassis) from usually opposite to the side locations: On cylinder block rear bumper. gearbox casing, and on top 1968 onwards, Series 1, 2 where the plate is fixed. right-hand side on horizontal 1960s notes: lid of gearbox. Can probably and 3 to 1986 1960s notes: flange above where oil filter Stamped on a plate attached only be seen if gearbox is out Stamped on near side wing is fitted, and on cylinder head to the body at the rear on the of car. valance under the bonnet. in vertical surface at the front off side, under the bumper NB Automatic gearboxes on of the central valley in the bar. Borg Warner plate. cylinder head. 1960s notes: 1969-1986: One location Standard and overdrive only, on left-hand side of bell transmission - Stamped on housing flange at rear of the small shoulder at the left- engine. hand rear corner of the 1960s notes: gearbox and on the rim of Up to 1968 – stamped on the the core plug aperture on the right-hand side of the top cover. cylinder block above the Automatic – stamped on a pressure oil filter. Also plate attached to the left- stamped on the front end of hand side of the transmission the cylinder head, adjacent casing to the front parking plug (This location was discontinued in 1969). From May-June 1968 – stamped on the engine bell housing on the left-hand side.

MODEL CHASSIS ENGINE BODY GEARBOX Daimler Sovereign (which As XJ6 As XJ6 As XJ6 As XJ6 has no separate chassis) 1960s notes: 1960s notes: 1960s notes: 1960s notes: from 1969 onwards, Series Stamped on near side wing Up to 1968 – stamped on the Stamped on a plate attached Standard and overdrive 1, 2 and 3 to 1986 valance under the bonnet. right-hand side of the to the body at the rear on the transmission - Stamped on cylinder block above the off side, under the bumper the small shoulder at the left- pressure oil filter. Also bar. hand rear corner of the stamped on the front end of gearbox and on the rim of the cylinder head, adjacent the core plug aperture on the to the front parking plug (This top cover. location was discontinued in Automatic – stamped on a 1969). plate attached to the left- From May-June 1968 – hand side of the transmission stamped on the engine bell casing housing on the left-hand side.

Daimler DS420 (1968-1992) Bulkhead behind engine 1968-1969: Stamped in two Not certain; some later cars Automatic gearbox only, on locations: On cylinder block have it on the front of cross Borg Warner or GM plate right-hand side on horizontal member below radiator flange above where oil filter is fitted, and on cylinder head in vertical surface at the front of the central valley in the cylinder head. 1969-1992: One location only, on left-hand side of bell housing flange at rear of engine.

MODEL CHASSIS ENGINE BODY GEARBOX E-type Series 2 (1968-1970) on top of right-hand end of 1968-1969: Stamped in two in recess for rear number Typically on left-hand side of front chassis cross member locations: On cylinder block plate gearbox casing, and on top above shock absorber right-hand side on horizontal 1960s notes: lid of gearbox. Can probably mounting flange above where oil filter a small plate attached to the only be seen if gearbox is out 1960s notes: is fitted, and on cylinder head body behind the rear number of car. Stamped on the right-hand in vertical surface at the front plate. NB Automatic gearboxes on frame cross-member above of the central valley in the Borg Warner plate. the hydraulic damper cylinder head. 1960s notes: mounting 1969-1970: One location Standard and overdrive only, on left-hand side of bell transmission - Stamped on housing flange at rear of the small shoulder at the left- engine. hand rear corner of the 1960s notes: gearbox and on the rim of Stamped on the bell housing the core plug aperture on the on the left-hand side top cover. Automatic – stamped on a plate attached to the left- hand side of the transmission casing

MODEL CHASSIS ENGINE BODY GEARBOX E-type Series 3 (1970-1974) sloping scuttle panel behind At rear of engine in central in recess for rear number Typically on left-hand side of engine, almost hidden by valley, adjacent to bell plate gearbox casing, and on top heater. housing flange. 1960s notes: lid of gearbox. Can probably 1960s notes: 1960s notes: OTS: behind rear number only be seen if gearbox is out Stamped on the right-hand Stamped on the bell housing plate of car. frame cross-member above on the left-hand side 2+2: left-hand side, inner NB Automatic gearboxes on the hydraulic damper wheel arch, below tailgate Borg Warner plate. mounting hinges 1960s notes: Standard and overdrive transmission - Stamped on the small shoulder at the left- hand rear corner of the gearbox and on the rim of the core plug aperture on the top cover. Automatic – stamped on a plate attached to the left- hand side of the transmission casing

XJ12 (which has no one side of the engine bay, At rear of engine in central on lower tail panel hidden by Automatic gearbox only, on separate chassis) Series 1, usually opposite to the side valley, adjacent to bell rear bumper. Borg Warner or GM plate 2 and 3 to 1992 where the plate is fixed. housing flange.

Daimler Double 6 Series 1, As XJ12 As XJ12 As XJ12 As XJ12 2 and 3 to 1992

MODEL CHASSIS ENGINE BODY GEARBOX XJS V12 (1975-1996) 1975-May 1978 stamped on At rear of engine in central a small tag attached to the Manual transmission - 1975 – May 1978 Commission RHS tie bar bracket. valley, adjacent to bell body behind the rear Stamped on the small Plate with all numbers. Commission plate – engine housing flange. bumper. shoulder at the LHS rear May 1978 to End VIN plate with VIN, Weights and Paint & Trim bay LHS wing corner of the gearbox and on May 1978-End stamped on the rim of the core plug bulkhead tie bar bracket. aperture on the top cover. 1975-87 VIN plate –engine Automatic – stamped on a bay LHS wing plate attached to the LHS of 1988 – VIN label on LHS the transmission casing door post 1988.5-96 – Coupe – Label stuck to LHS door shutface Convertible – Label stuck to LHS wing adjacent to headlamp unit in engine bay

XJS 3.6/4.0 (1983-1996) 1983-87 VIN plate –engine Stamped on the front RHS of a small tag attached to the Man Trans - Stamped on the VIN plate with VIN, Weights and bay LHS wing the cylinder block adjacent to body behind the rear front LHS underside of the Paint & Trim 1988 – VIN label on LHS the distributer. bumper. gearbox. door post Auto Trans - a metal label or 1988.5-96 – Coupe – Label bar code located on the LHS stuck to LHS door shutface of the gearbox casing. Convertible – Label stuck to LHS wing adjacent to headlamp unit in engine bay

MODEL CHASSIS ENGINE BODY GEARBOX XJ6/Sovereign (XJ40) Stamped on RHS wing in Stamped on the front RHS of a small tag attached to the ZF Auto Trans - a metal label 1986-1994 engine bay. the cylinder block adjacent to body behind the rear or bar code located on the VIN plate with VIN, Weights and 1986-1990 VIN label on the distributer. bumper. LHS of the gearbox casing. Paint & Trim bottom of driver’s side door Getrag Man Trans - Stamped post. UK has VIN on plate on the front LHS underside attached to LHS ‘A’ post of the gearbox. inside windscreen. 1990 onwards VIN label on bottom of LHS door post. UK has VIN visible to bottom LHS of windscreen. Dependent on Market

Daimler (XJ40) Same as XJ (XJ40) Same as XJ (XJ40) Same as XJ (XJ40) Same as XJ (XJ40) XJ12 (XJ81) 1993-1994 Same as At rear of engine in central a small tag attached to the GM Auto Trans - located on valley, adjacent to bell body behind the rear the RHS of the gearbox housing flange. bumper. casing.

Daimler Double Six (XJ81) Same as XJ (XJ81) Same as XJ (XJ81) Same as XJ (XJ81) Same as XJ (XJ81) 1993-1994 XJ6/Sovereign/XJR (X300) Stamped in the boot next to Stamped on the front RHS of a small tag attached to the ZF Auto Trans - a metal label 1995-1997 the battery. the cylinder block by the body behind the rear or bar code located on the 1995MY stamped upper engine position sensor. bumper. LHS of the gearbox casing. surface of RH longitudinal GM Auto Trans - located on chassis member. the RHS of the gearbox 1996MY onwards stamped casing. vertical face adjacent to the Getrag Man Trans - Stamped battery. on the front LHS underside VIN label on LHS bonnet of the gearbox. hinge in engine bay or LHS door post. VIN plate visible on bottom LHS of windscreen. © Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust 2020 Issue 4, July 2020 Research Guide No. 002 Vehicle numbers locator Guide

MODEL CHASSIS ENGINE BODY GEARBOX Daimler Six (X300) 1995- Same as XJ (X300) Same as XJ (X300) Same as XJ (X300) Same as XJ (X300) 1997

XJ12 (X300) 1995-1997 Stamped in the boot next to At rear of engine in central a small tag attached to the GM Auto Trans - located on the battery. valley, adjacent to bell body behind the rear the RHS of the gearbox 1995MY stamped upper housing flange. bumper. casing. surface of RH longitudinal chassis member. 1996MY onwards stamped vertical face adjacent to the battery. VIN label on LHS bonnet hinge in engine bay or LHS door post. VIN plate visible on bottom LHS of windscreen.

Daimler Double Six (X300) Same as XJ (X300) Same as XJ (X300) Same as XJ (X300) Same as XJ (X300) 1995-1997

XJ8/Sovereign/XJR (X308) Stamped in the boot on the From launch up to 2001MY a small tag attached to the ZF Auto Trans - a metal label 1998- 2002 vertical face adjacent to the Stamped on a raised pad on body behind the rear or bar code located on the battery. the front of the engine block bumper. LHS of the gearbox casing. VIN label on LHS bonnet on the RHS near to the Mercedes Auto Trans - used hinge in engine bay or LHS thermostat housing. on the supercharged engine door post. VIN plate visible 2001-2002 Stamped on the had the number stamped on on bottom LHS of vertical rib on the LHS of the the LHS of the transmission windscreen. block. case.

Daimler V8/ Daimler Super Same as XJ (X308) Same as XJ (X308) Same as XJ (X308) Same as XJ (X308) V8 (X308) 1998-2002

MODEL CHASSIS ENGINE BODY GEARBOX XJ (X350) 2003-2009 VIN is stamped on the RHS V8 - stamped on the rear ZF Auto Trans - a metal label chassis leg next to the LHS of cylinder block behind or bar code located on the suspension strut top mount the engine mounting, LHS of the gearbox casing. under the carpet. VIN plate adjacent to the transmission visible on bottom LHS of flange. windscreen. The VIN label is V6 - identification code tag is positioned on the LHS front located on the front cover door hinge post assembly. Stamped on the lower LHS of cylinder block, near the bedplate. 2.7D - Engine number and technical data is located on metal label attached to top of LH camshaft cover. Stamped on the lower RHS of the block near the engine mounting.

Daimler (X350) 2006-2009 Same as XJ (X350) Same as XJ (X350) Same as XJ (X350)

XK8/XKR (X100) 1996-2006 Stamped in the boot on the 1996-2002 Stamped on a 1996-2002 - ZF Auto Trans - vertical face adjacent to the raised pad on the front of the a metal label or bar code battery. engine block on the RHS located on the LHS of the 1996-2002 - VIN label on near to the thermostat gearbox casing. LHS door post. housing. Mercedes Auto Trans - used 2003-2006 - VIN label on 2003-2006 Stamped on LHS on the supercharged engine LHS door hinge post. on ‘B’ bank oil drain channel. had the number stamped on VIN plate visible on bottom the LHS of the transmission LHS of windscreen. case. 2003-2006 - ZF Auto Trans – Stamped on the LHS of the gearbox casing.

MODEL CHASSIS ENGINE BODY GEARBOX S-TYPE (X200) 1999-2008 VIN plate visible on bottom V8 4.0 - Stamped on a raised Metal label or bar code LHS of windscreen. The VIN pad on the front of the attached to casing label is positioned on the engine block on the RHS LHS front door hinge post near to the thermostat housing. V8 4.2 – Stamped on the rear LHS of block, either adjacent to transmission flange or LHS webtowards the rear of the block V6 - Stamped on a raised machined boss above the oil pan seam directly behind the oil filter adapter plate. 2.7D - Engine number and technical data is located on metal label attached to top of LH camshaft cover. Stamped on the lower RHS of the block near the engine mounting.

X-TYPE (X400) 2001-2010 Stamped in the boot on RHS Petrol – Stamped on a raised wheelarch under the carpet machined boss above the oil VIN label on LHS door hinge pan seam directly behind the post or LHS bottom of ‘B’ oil filter adapter plate. post. Diesel – Stamped on a VIN plate visible on bottom raised machined boss on LHS of windscreen. LHS directly above the air con pump pulley.

MODEL CHASSIS ENGINE BODY GEARBOX XJ6 Series 3 1979-1986 1979-End – Stamped on Stamped on bell housing a small tag attached to the Manual - Stamped on the bulkhead tie bar bracket. VIN mount flange body behind the rear small shoulder at the left- plate –engine bay LHS wing bumper. hand rear corner of the Some Markets VIN label gearbox and on the rim of adhered to rear shutface of the core plug aperture on the driver’s door. top cover. Automatic – stamped on a plate attached to the left- hand side of the transmission casing.

XJ12 Series 3 1979-1992 1979-1989 – Stamped on At rear of engine in central a small tag attached to the Automatic – stamped on a bulkhead tie bar bracket. VIN valley, adjacent to bell body behind the rear plate attached to the left- plate –engine bay LHS wing housing flange. bumper. hand side of the transmission Some Markets VIN label casing adhered to rear shutface of driver’s door. 1990 onwards VIN label on bottom of LHS door post. UK has VIN visible to bottom LHS of windscreen. Dependent on Market

Daimler Series 3 1979-92 Same as XJ Series 3 Same as XJ Series 3 Same as XJ Series 3 Same as XJ Series 3