Chassis Numbers Booklet
@ Rolls-Royce Motors Limited 1983 Whilst this information is given In qood faith based upon the latest knowledge available, Rolls-Royce Motors Limited gives no warranty or representation concerning such information and such information must not be taken as forming part of or establishing any contractual or other commitment on the part of Rolls-Royce Motors Limited.
T.S.D. Publication 4552 Published by Rolls-Royce’Motors Limited Crewe Cheshire CWl 3PL England
Printed in England by Delmar Press, Nantwich 1O/83/1 M Contents
The information contained in this publication is applicable to Page Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars up to the introduction of LongWheelbase .._...... 7 Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN). Continental ...... , ...... 8
Page Bentley S2 Standard Saloon ...... 9 Production Summary LongWheelbase...... 10 Continental ...... 11 Bentley ...... 1 Bentley S3 Rolls-Royce ...... 1 Standard Saloon ...... 11 LongWheelbase...... 12 Rolls-Royce and Bentley ...... 1 Continental ...... 13
Bentley Roils-Royce 3’/2 Litre ...... , . . . . . _ , ...... 3 10H.P...... 14
41/4 Litre ...... , ...... 3 15 H.P...... 14 Bentley MK. V ...... 3 20H.P...... * . 14 Bentley MK. VI ...... 3 30 H.P...... 14 Bentley ‘R’ Type Saloon ...... __...... 5 Legalimit ...... 14 Continental . . . , ...... , . . . . 5 Silver Ghost ...... _ . . . . 14 Bentley Sl Standard Saloon ...... , ...... 5 20H.P...... I...... 14 CONTENTS
Page Page Rolls-Royce (continued) Rolls-Royce and Bentley
20125 H.P...... 15 Phantom V ...... 25
25/30 H.P...... 16 Silver Shadow, Sliver Shadow II, Silver Wraith II .... 27
Wraith ...... 16 TSeriesandT2...... 27 -
Phantom1 ...... 16 Corniche ...... 27
Phantom11 ...... 17 Phantom VI ...... 27 .
Phantom111 ...... 17 Camargue...... 27
Silver Dawn ...... 17
Srlver Wraith ShortWheelbase ...... _....._...... 19 Long Wheelbase ...... 20
Phantom IV ...... 21
Silver Cloud I Standard Saloon ...... , . . . . 21 LongWheelbase...... 22
Silver Cloud II Standard Saloon ...... 22 LongWheelbase...... 23
Silver Cloud III Standard Saloon ...... 24 Long Wheelbase ...... 24 Coachbuilt ...... 25 ’ Production Summary
Productton EngineSize Model Production Cylinders EngineSize
Bentley Legalmlt ;nvlslble 3 Lrtre 1922-1929 2SS6cc engine 1905-l 906 V8 3’h Litres Sliver Ghost 41h Litre 1927 1931 4 398 cc 19061910 6 7 036 cc Sliver Ghost 4’h Litre (Supercharged1 1929-1931 4 398 cc 1910-1925 6 7 438cc
61/z Litre (Std.) 1926-l 930 6 597 cc New Phantom or P I 1925-l 929 6 7 668 cc Phantom II @2 Litre (Speed SIX) 1929-1930 6 6 597 cc 1929-1935 6 7668cc
8 Lttre 1930-1931 7 982 cc Phantom Ill 1936-l 939 VI2 734occ
4 Lrtre 1931 3915cc. Twenty (20 Ii P I 1922-192s 6 3127~~
3’h Litre 1934-1936 3669cc 20125t-l P 1926-1936 6 3669cc
41/4 Litre 1936-1940 6 4 257 cc 25/30 Ii P 1936-l 936 6 4 257 cc
MKV 19391940 6 4257~~ Wrarth 1939 6 4 257 cc SrlverWratth MKVI 1946-1952 6 1947-1959 6 1946-1951 4 257 cc 19451951 4257~~ 1951.1952 4 556 cc 1951-1955 4556~~. 1955-l 959 48a7cc ‘R’ Type 1952-l 955 6 4 556 cc Sliver Dawn 1949-l 955 6 ContInental 1952-1955 6 4 556 cc 19451952 4 257 cc 4887cc. 1952-1955 4556cc. Phantom IV 1950-l 956 8 5675 cc. S Tvpe 1955-1959 6 4867cc Silver Cloud I 1955-1959 6 s2 19601962 V8 6 230 cc 4887cc Srlver Cloud )I s3 1962-1965 V8 1959-1962 VB 6230~~ Srlver Cloud Ill 1962-1965 V8 6 230 cc ROIIS-R0yCfl Phantom V 1959-1968 V8 6230~: 10H P 1904-l 906 2 1.8or 2 Litres
15l-l P 1904-1906 3 Litres Rolls-Royce end Bentley 20H P 1904-1906 4 4 Litres Sliver Shadow 19651969 V8 6230 cc 30H P 1904-1906 6 1969-1976 6750~~ T Senes 1965-l 969 V8 6 230 cc 1969-1976 6750~~
T2 1976-1980 V8 6 750 cc
Phantom VI 1968-1978 V8 6 230 cc 197ETo date 6750~~
Cornche 1971-Todate V8 6750~~
Camargue 1975To date V8 675Occ
2 Bentley
9 Approximate Series Chassis number Modification Introduced Approximate Serier Chaaaisnumber Introduced OeliveFydates Delivery dates
1 Bentley3% litre 1939 M B-MR 2 to B-MR 200 Dverdnvegearbox; 6.50x 17 BMX 1 to B-MX 203 tjrres; lOx43rearaxle; Maries 193314 A BAE 1 to BAE 203 Centre-pornt radratormountrng B. 33-AE steering; rmprovedcamshaft. B-AH 2 to B-AH 198 thermostat with dummy shutters 1933/4 B B-BL 1 to B-BL201 lmprovedfrontdamper support B 155.BL B-BN 2 to B-BN 99 B0ntkyMk.V 19334 C B-CR 2 to B-CR 200 Drillad-upconn. rods 1939141 B2AWtoB34AW B-CWl toBCW203 Controlled dampers B. 10% BanuayMk.vl 1935 D B-DG 2 to BUG 200 Concealed front Xmember; clutch springdrivedeleted; propeller Nov.46 to Jul.47 A B2AKtoB254AK Servodamper B. 70-AK shaft damper; Dunlop road Apr.47 to Dct.47 Bl AttoB247Al Squwt hole in connecting rods B. 126-AK wheels; rubber rearengrne Shock absorber screw? inserts B. 256AK mountfng Twin ignition coils B. l-Al Parkerisedtappets j 1935 D B-DK 1 to B-DK 199 Headlamp strffener. Hardened push rods B. 31-Al rear axle oil seal B. 87-DK Modifii horn push button B. 185AJ extra cylinder lubm. 8.189DK Jun.47 to Jan.48 B B2BHtoB480BH AC air deaner 1935 E B-EF 2 to B-EF 200 Aemfitepistcms; r.w. road Sep.47 to Mar.48 81 BGtoB401 BG SCcarburetter needles B. 2BH B-EJ 1 to B-EJ 203 whads; geared starter drive; Strengthenedwheai disc flange light fNwheel and clutch Heaterretumtapdeteted 8. 7O-BH Water excfuders B. 153-EJ Heeterdraintapadded 1935 F B-FB 2 to B-FB 206 Isolated gaar lever; Pfovi%ovi~r5~~ B. 112-BH B-FC 1 to B-FC 159 w.b. bumpers B. 19B-Bf-l Modified interior door locks B. PPBBH &ntby 4% utra lncreasedsynchrocamangles B .292-BH M0difii distriiordrfve 1936 BGA2toBGA260 3.5’ boremgm.; Borg and Beck G B. 39B-BH B-GP 1 to B-GP 203 clutch; au coofed dynamo; sprinsrinp lncreasedfrontshockabso~r fiftersonrearxmember. B. 1BBBG Bottlatypafuses B. 62-GA win0 Nehsrrockercoverjt B.30386 1936 H EHK2toBHK200 Export body modifiitions B. 321~BG B-HM 1 to B-HM 203 Dec.47 to Aug.48 C B2CFtoB5OOCF Aluminium tappet doors B. 2CF 1937 J B-JD2toBJD200 Prop. shaft damper reinstated Mar.48 to Dec.48 BlCDtoB5OlCD Largerrearhubbeerings I BJY 1 to B-JY 203 B 53JY Bronze exhaust vafve guides B. 26-CF Modified clutch thrust race B. 164-CF 1937 K. B-KT 2 to B-KT 206 Improved scraper rings Solid door striker pletes B.206-CF B-KU 1 to B-KU 203 De-turbulsted cyi. head B. l-KU Homsuppresaor B. 21B-CF Short pendulum lever B. 175KU Dunklpjacks B. 236CF 1938 B-LS 2 to B-LS 200 Whrte-metaf No. 7 bearing B. 112-LS W&opening radiator shutters B.32O-CF B-LE 1 to B-LE 203 Thermord clutch liners B. 182-LS 2.4” sewo b&me lever B. 344CF Open type fuses B 63-LE 5”dynsmo B.426CF 3 BENTLEY
Approximate Series olassis number Modification Introduced Approximate Serves Chassis number Modification Introduced Delivery dates Delivery dates
B2CFtoB500CF C &A cyknder headgasket Modrhed s s tube socket B 244.FU Dee 47 to Aug 48 C 0 i CD Mar 48 to Dee 48 BlCDtoB501 CD Accelerator countershaft guard I Modrfred x.s tube sockets 8 581.FU (contrnued) 13’brake expanders I3 17.CD G 81 GTtoB401 GT Revised steering geometry 25” servo cams Apr 50 to Sep 50 1 Thrcker lrpped brakedrums B l-GT Mcdrfred coolant pump B 1150-I Annrumble brakes Improved rubber door seals El 347CD 2nd mod to rear s d. plates 0 67 GT Servo protectron plate I Four foot mounted arr srlencer 8 111.GT Modrfredqurckkft wrndow stop B 363.CD Improved rear no plate box Extended petrol tank breather El 475.CD B 165.GT Revrsad Blur pipes to rear shackles I Jul48toMay49 0 BlDAto8500DA Low lift camshaft Reduced speed fan I3 213.GT Ott 48 to Jan 49 BlDZtoB501 DZ Lucas screen wtpers B Z-DA Keyhole sockets on gear control B 28i-LGT Modified core plugs t One prece rear brake equ-lever El 381.GT 011caps In No 7 Journal I3 62.DA Bench type spring dnve B 128-DA Jul50toJan 51 H 82HRtoB250HR Alumrntum camwheel Longer upper tnangle levers B 134DA Jul 50toMar 51 BlHPtoB251HP Electncclock Short cyltnder Inserts B 144-DA Low rate011feed toclutch thrust El 2-HR Rear shock damper Jrnkage 11 ” clutch (kght type) modifrcatron B ZOC-DA 3 bush rear brakeequ-support Battery chargrng plug B. 252-DA Mod starter solenord swatch Larger frontal area radiator Lower bush rsd. linkdeleted B llO-HR B 270-DA Speedodrp wamrng lrght B 31-HP Anti-spill valve In radtator I Large borecarburetters Chromium-pfated servo plate B 384-DA B 83.HP Strengthened door hrnges B 420.DA Mod clutch sprgot bearing I lncreaseddtameter scuttledrarn B 492-DA Closerfrttrng 2nd &3rd speed %arn cyknder studs B 95-DZ bushes B 95-HP N S. front window wrnder B 117.DZ Triple pass de-mtster Inter schemeB 149-HP Improved wrndow run channels B. 131.DZ Longer bosses on r.s d. plates B 179-HP Square edge bearngs. 1St and Sep 50 to Feb 51 J B2JOtoB25OJO Thrcker r s d plates 8.154JO 3rd mot shafts B 150-D,? Nov 50 toMay Bl JNtoB251 JN Mod. water pumpgland ring B 61-JN Strengthened 3rd mot shaft spknes B 159-02 Jan 51 to Jul 51 K BZKMtoBZOOKM Triple pass r h. demrster (frnal) B 2-KM 81~” deflectton front springs Feb 51 toAug 51 81 KLtoB201 KL Modified ammeter B 64-KM Radiator heated de-mister New type rgnrtron condenser B. 117.KL D~pand swatch headlamps 1 Modtfred underseat heater Mar 51 to Sep 51 BZLJtoB4OOLJ Steel oil caps In crankshaft B 40-LJ Export features on all cars B 237-DZ May51 toDec.51 B 1 LHtoB401 LH 011feed adaptor arr bottle B 170-LJ Frxed gurde to front windows 1 11” heavy type clutch B 300LJ 22 la0 servo cams, 3” balance Jul51 to Jan 52 M B2MDtoB400MD 35m In. boreengine levers B 241-DZ Sep 5 1 to Feb 52 Bl MBtoB401 MB Thrckened crankshaft webs I Heater return tap re-Introduced B 273-02 Full flow oil filter B. ?-MD Revised Inter-shoe brake lrnkage B 493.DZ Twrn exhaust system tr h cars only) I Feb 49 to Nov.49 E B2EYtoB5OOEY Split skrrt prstons B 2-EY Sde scuttleventilators B 29-MB Jun 49 to Feb.50 BlEWtoB601 EW Granodrsed pston rings B 120.FY Insulated dynamo B 313.MB Portable hand inspectron tamp B 162-EY Nov 51 to May 52 N BZNZtoB500NZ lncreasedfrontdamprng B ZlO-NZ Luggage boot water trap B 264-EY Feb 52 to Sep 52 B 1 NYtoB501 NY Twrn condensers B 292-NZ Progressrve bump stops B 466-EY SP carb needles (r h. cars only) B 478NZ IB 126LEY) Shorldwelldetentonlstgear f B 500NZ 3~ In dra. rear axle bolts B l-EW selector \ B 360-LNZ Closerfrttcng tappets B. 57-EW Reposrtroned 011gauge corm Graded pistons B ill-EW on crankcase B 123-NY Commonrsed dash B. 273~EW Mk. II headlamp B 164NY Forged rear spnng shackle brackr B 403-EW Strffenedclutchcasrng B 253-NY Sep 49toMar.50 F 82FVtoBWOFV Internal oil feed IO dtstr B 2-FV 3-posction heater and de-mrster \ switches Dee 49 to Jul.50 Bl FUtoB601 FU Longer gear lever B 13&FV B 311-NY Modified rears d plates B.444-FV 120” opening ventrlator wrndows 4 Tnco wlndscreen washer B. I-FU Rear wrndow demrster BENTLEY
Awroximate Series Chassisnumber Introduced Series Chassis number Modification Introduced &&vet-v dates Deiivery dates
Apr 52 lo Jut 52 P B2wtoB300w Revenron to old type front Ccmpensator popebetween front Jun 52 to Aug 52 Bl PlJtoB301 PU wheel studs B 22-PV and rear servo I3 183WG Sold prns and shreld on servo B 284-PV Strengthenedfaws on front Hot and cold de-mrster B 53-PU May 54 to Jul54 X BZXFtoB14OXF R 60-XF Exhaust heat shrelds B 159-PU brakeoperating lrnks Needle rollers rn clutch release Jun 54toOct 54 Y BlYAtoB331YA 12141rear axle (all cars) B I-YA levers B 185-PU Aug 54 to Nov 54 B2YDtoB330YD Elrrnrnatron of chromrum-plated Reduced fnctron on steenng servo pressure plate B 123.YD connecttons Et 215PU Long stroke starterprnron B 138-YD Flexrbox seal on water pump a 160-YD Bentley conttnental type de-mrstmg B 246YD Bentlay ‘R’ Type Ott 54 to Jan 55 2 BlZXtoR251ZX Improved cold startrng device B 1-2X Saloon Dee E-4to Feb 55 62NtoB250ZY 2nd speed start B 73zx Jun 52 to Apr 53 R BZRTtoBlZORT Revrsed luggage boot Ferodo washers and dram slots Sep 52 to Apr 53 BlFiStoBlZlRS Automatrc SU carburetters \ rn crankshaft vrbratron damper B 212.ZY Revised attttude rear springs Revised rear shock damper knkage 2-RT Two speed windscreen wiper Bmtley ‘R’ Type Pop-out crgar lighter Continental Separately housed main fuse Jun.52 to Apr 53 BCl AtoBC26A Reduced compressron herght Caster angle wedges prstons BC 19-A Corrugated bottom water hose BC1 BtoBC25B connectron B 68-RT Apr 53 to Sep 53 Aug 53 to Jul54 BCt CtoBC78C Commonrsedcylrnderhead BC 4-C Sep.52 to May 53 S B2SRtoB5OOSR Taper roller beanngs on rear Deletron of non-opposed springs Jan 53 to May 53 BlSPtoB5OlSP axle pnion (except 12/4 1 axle) B. 38OSR tn side steering tube BC 18C 31~2seconds slow leak on All welded frame BC 21-C 1 front shockdampers B 61-SP Deletron of reduced fnctton Parco lubrized tappets B 425~SP modrfrcatrons on steering Taper roller beanngs on rear connectrons BC 30-C axle prnkxt 12/41 axle B 433~SP lntroductron of B.VI type Apr 53 to Sep 53 T B 1 TOtoB401 TO 6.75 compressron ratio cylrnder gearbox be rod BC. 50-C .Jun 53 to Dee 53 B2TNtoB6OOTN head 8. 93-TO Flywheel rnerba rings on cars I Defetron of noncppposed springs frtted wrthautogearbox BC 7&C in side steering tube B 313.TO Thtckerthrrd motion shaft All welded frames B 349TO thrust washer BC 78-C Metal facta Jul 54toMar55 BClDtoBC74D 3%” boreengtne Cabfeoperated hot and cold 1 B 2-TN Compensator popebetween front \ BC 1-D de-mIster and underseat heater j and rear servo I Hard clay gasket B 373-TN Strengthenedfawsonfront brake De&on of reduced fnctton operatrng knks BC 5-D modiiifim on steenng Elrmrnatron of chromrum-plated connectrons B 390.TN servo pressure plate BC 12-D Revrsedthrottlecontrolsfor Flexrbox seal In water pump BC 35-D synchromeshgearbox B 436-TN Long stroke starter prnron BC. 37-D Ott 53 to Dee 53 U Bl ULtoB251 UL Alumrnrum flywheel housing B 35.UL Improved cold startrng devrce BC 43-D Nov 53 to May 54 B2UMtoB25OUM Improved type underseat tool tray R 66UM 2nd speed start BC 47-D lntroductron of B-VI tYpe gearbox Apr 55 to Apr 55 BCl EtoBCSE be rod B 212~UM Jan 54toMay54 W B2WHtoB3OOWH Flywheel inertra nng on cars wtth Mar 54 to Jun 54 Bl WGtoB301 WG auto gearbox B 236-WH Bmtley Sl Dynamo type mountrng strap on Standard Saloon starter motor B 270.WH Apr 55 to Nov 55 A B2ANtoB5OOAN Increased diameter rear engine Thrcker 3rd matron shah thrust SeD 55 to Feb 56 BlAPtoB501AP mountrng boltsand modrfted washer B 89.WG bracket B.268-AN 5 BENTLEY
Series Chessrsnumber Modificetion introduced Approrimete Series Chassis number Modification Introduced Daiivery dates Delivery dates
Apr.55 to Nov.55 A B2ANtoBSOOAN ModIf& butterflyvalveand Apr56toJlil 66 c 62CKtoB5OOCK Radiatoranddraln tap sultable Sep.55toFeb.56 B1APtoBljOlAP countersunk screws, SU Jul56 to Nov 56 81CMtoB501CM for revised frame B 60-CK (contlnuedj carburetter B. 270-AN Modlfled sealing ring. centre lntroductlon of thick washer under steenng operattng lever (P A S ) B. 176CK fulcrum bracket bolt lock plate Modifled dynamo and voltage to compensate for dlstortton of regulator B 166-CK lugsonfront pan B 296AN Welded frame stiffeners on each Steering ball joint castle nuts wtth srde of jacking bracket B PlB-CK Increased beanno surface B 340-AN Introduction of copper petrol popes B 326-CK Front spnng sup&t plate with Reach nut and washer to suit welded on stabilizer bracket new spot facing of ball and attachment B 430-AN trunnloniolnt body. output Modlfled bosses to increase shaft to prop. shaft B.352-CK strength of rear axle tube B. 47&AN Uphlll run pipes from twin master Increased fnctton on brake cyltnden to supply tank B 376-CK shakeback stops and Increased Revtsed frame (splayed ends) B. 27CM load on servo return spring B. 492-AN Reversal of power cyltnder Improved seakng between mounttngbolt (P.A.S.1 8.262~CM windscreen washer and wiper Sep.56 to Nov 56 D B2DBtoB350DB lntrcductton of 16 7 steering ratlo B 492AN mounting and body Ott 56 to Jan 57 Bl DEtoB351 DE on left handdrivecars B. 46LOB Setscrews in pfaceof studs for Increased number of fixing holes mam beanng caps 8. 39AP in rear axle centre casing B 122.DB lmoroved water and 011mist Voltage regulator with swamp seahng on servo B 41-AP reststance (H type) B 25-DE Strengthened spring support lntroductton of oit deflector plates on front suspension B. 67AP plate tn rear shock damper B 249-DE Modified rear loom to Cut Out brake ltght on side on which Jan 57 to Jul.57 E 82EGtoB65OEG Strengthened front shockdamper . flasheris Inoperatton B 155AP Jul57 to Dee 57 Bl EKtoB651 EK body (Introduction of sleeve Modhd flanges on exhaust in mountfng bolt bore1 B 170-EG flttlngs B. 257-AP Stronger front shockdamper Brake wheel cvlinder mate& casing B. 316-EG changed f rofn &minium to Combtned InertIaand starter ring. cast iron B. 273AP modified starter dove and Filter in brake fluid supply tank B 2B7AP stiffened clutch casing B 530.EG Stronger clamps for rear anti-roll Stronger fulcrum pm. axle yoke B 54?-EG bar B.341-AP New tnm oadcl~os and retainers B 544.EG Prowsan of drag IInks wtth Improved’propeiler shaft centn w greater resistance to kmktng button 8 562.EG under compression B 383AP 2’1 ratlodynamopulley B 628~EG Mod&d type of rear engtne Stiffenedcamwheel B 41-EK mounting B 411~AP Improved typedcor seals B lOl-EK 4-Pomr flxlngof number plate Dec.55 to Mar.56 B B2BAtoB25OBA lntrcductlonof alumlntum brake and reversing lamp B 133.EK Feb.56 toApr.56 Bl BCtoB251 BC master cylinder B 20-BA Modified rear axle shaft flange B 243.EK Modified push button and door 6: 1 compresslon rat10engine B 257.EK handle B.15SBA Dunlop P AS. expansible hose Increased number of finng holes altematlvetoCh@ar B 375-EK in rear axle tube B 196-BA M&fled stub axle yoke seal B 377 EK Folding arm rests II-Ifront seats B 21C-BA Stronger drag IInks B. 379.EK Steering lever with taper roller Modlfted ashtray fInisher B 369-EK bearings in place of bushes 8. 51-BC Strengtheneddoor hinges B.471.EK Strengthened front suspension lntroductlon of shock dampers fulcrum bracket B 109BC with Increased sue end cover Mcdifii shekeback stop on front studs B 555-EK and rear brake assembfiis B. 115BC Introduction of ‘Rota’ ftnlshed 6 Dual brake master cylinders B. 246-BC 6 627-EK I BENTLEY
Approximate Modification Introduced Aporoximete Series Chassis number Modification Delivery deter Deiivery dates Jan 57 to Jul57 E B2EGtoB65OEG lntroductron of strengthened Thermal conductor type water Jul57 toDec.57 B 1 EKtoB651 EK adjustrng sleeve, steenng cam B 635-EK temperature gauge B 637-FD (contrnued) OR.3 windscreen wiper motor B.635-EK Modifiedwindow regulator handle to prevent fouling of tnm pad a. 645FD Nov 57 to Jun 66 F B2FAtoB65OFA Stronger rear stock damper lrnk S~mplrf;ed starter relav mountrng 9 649.FD Jun 58 to Mar 59 B 1 FDtoB651 FD bushes B 54-FA Specral battery kd for export car; B 649FD Deletionof rdler lever lubncatron Pipe B 136FA Feb 59 to Apr 59 G BlGDtoB125GD Seal between beanng housrng and Modrfrect rearsrlencer mounting to Mar 59 to May 59 92GCtoB126GC body front shockdamper I3 35-GD prevent burning mountrng Modified form of front brake shoe rubber B 336.FA lrnk B 4-GC lntennedrate healer and de-mater Extended neck on propeller shaft contrds B 350sFA seal B 4-GC Introduction of 6” dnve pulley, Modtfred heaterandde-mister compressor clutch t * R R ” connections on radiator B 24-GC rntenor coolingj B 186FA R L. headlght unn B 22-GC Improved front doorventilator Modrfied chps n electnc wtndow sealing B. 38SFA wrnder fuse box B 118-GC Wee type drps on propeller shaft Introduction of purolator arr filter grease seal B. 438-FA on carswrth rntenor cookng a 126-m Improved type mar brake expander May 59 to Jun 59 H Bl HBtoB45HB No recordable modrfrcatrons B. 454-FA May 59 to Jun 59 B2HAtoB50HA Final tyfm m&fled stubaxles B. 458-FA Twrnfet. centrally mounted windscreen washer 8.472-FA Improved propeller shaft seal B. 352-FA Grease lubnceted track rods B 666FA Nov.57 to Jul 59 A ALB 1 to ALB 35 Wire type clips on propeller shaft Improved window channel gurdes grease seal ALB 6 to ease openqf in adverse Frnaltypemodtfredstubaxles ALB- 6 weather B. 55&FA Improvedtype rear brake $~e~diimeter rear axle shaft expander wedges ALB- 6 B. 590-FA Twrnlet centrally mounted Greaselubncated centre steenng B. 644-FA wrndscreen washer ALB-11 Enlarged shakebackstop slot In Grease lubncated track rods ALB-14 brake shoe web B. 43-FD Strengthened front hubs ALB-17 Modified NIT of hand brake cable B. 45FD Grease lubricatedcentresteerino ALB-17 Strengthened front hubs B. 65-FD Mod~fii run of hand brake cable- ALB-17 C.48~ B. 71-FD ErdFn~gb~aack stop sfot in Introduction of plain washers at ALB-17 each end of pvot drstance pece Replacement of ,250” dia. wing on braking system dtrect and andvalence pfate boltsand intermedffteknkage B. 129FD screwswith .3125”dii. ALB-21 Improved type of horn footswttch C.48dpWO ALB-21 Wlonal) B 159FD Sun vtsors with improved dnver’s Repfacementof ,260” dra. wing vision ALB-24 andvalance plate bofts and Modrfied window channels to screws with .3125” dra. B. 359FD reduce winding lo&i under M~onlif door handles with button adverse weather conditions ALB-24 B. 433-FD introduction of pfarn washer at Sun visor with improved dnver’s each end of pivot drstance piece vision B.457.FD on braking system drrect and Free wheeltng boot lock B.513-FD Intermediate linkage ALB-25 Defeticn of check valve In Mod&d window regulator handle brake fluid supply pipes B.513-FD to prevent fouling of trim pad ALB-26 Increased capacity boot type ko&sd door handles with button refngeration B 579FD ALB-26 Modified window channels to Freewheeling boot lock ALB-26 reduce winding bads under Modified heater and de-mister adverse weathercwdrtions B. 607-FD connections on radiator ALB-29 7 BENTLEY
Approximate Series Chesais number Modification Introduced Approximate Series Chassis number Modification Introduced Delivery dates Delivery dates
Nov 57 to Jul.59 A ALR 1 to ALB 35 Thermal conductor type wate! Steenng lever mth taper roller (continued) temperaturegauge Al-B-29 bearings in place of bushes BC 2-BG Extended neck on propeller Strengthened front suspensron shaft seal ALB30 fulcrum bracket BC 3-BG Slmphfled starter relay mounhng ALB30 Modfffed shakeback stoo front and Seal between beanng housmg and rear brake assembkes BC 6BG body front shock damper ALB30 Dual brake master cylinders BC 16BG Modiffed formof front brakeshoe Mod~freddynamoandregulator BC 21-BG knk ALB-31 8 1 compression rat10cylinder MJdtffedfuses. efectnc wrndow headwfth larger inlet valve BC 21-BG wmder fuse box ALB-32 Modfffed sealing nng on centre Modtfredfuses. mafn fusebox ALB-32 steenngoperatmglever (P A S ) BC 23-BG lntroductfonof purolatoralr filter Welded stiffeners on each side of on cars with fntenorcoollng ALB-35 ladkIng bracket BC 27-BG lntroductton of copper petrol pipes BC. 28BG Uphrll run popesfrom twfn master sentle~ Sl cylinders to supph/ tank EC. 28.BG Contkwntal Reach nut and washer to suft Mar 55 to Feb 56 A BClAFto Spreadrng the loadof the fulcrum spot facing of ball jofnt and EC 101 AF bracket bolt over a braer area trunnloc body, output shaft to compensate for distortion of to propeller shaft BC. 26BG the lugs on the front pan BC. 1l-AF Radfator and drawntap sunable Modified butterfly valve and for modified frame BC 36BG countersunkscrews. SU Revmd frame (splayed ends) i3C 37-BG carburetter BC ll-AF Increased number of ffxlng hofes Modff ied bosses to mcrease in rear axle centre casing BC. 62BG strength of rear axle tube BC 12.AF Reversal of power cylinder Setscrews in place of studs for mounting bolt (P AS ) BC. 70.BG mafn bearing capa BC. 16AF Introduction of oil deflector Improved water and 011mist plate for rear shock damper BC. 92-BG sealing on servo BC. l&AF Voltage regulatorwdh swamp Steering ball joint castle nuts resistance BC. 96BG with increased beanng surface BC. 19AF Jan 57 to Jul57 C EClCHto Strengthened front shock damper Increased friction on brake EC 51 CH body (fntroductfon of sleeve in shakeback stopa and increased mountfng bolt bore) BC. l-CH load on servo return spring BC. Zl-AF Stronger front shockdamper Brake wheel cylinder matenal casrng BC 7-CH changed from alumfnium to Combfned tnertia and starter ring. cast iron BC. 69AF modified starter drive and Stronger clamps for rear antl- stfffened clutch casrtg BC. 31.CH roll bar BC. 69AF Stronger fulcrum ptn. axle yoke BC 41-CH Filter In brake fluid supply tenk BC. 70-AF Jul57 to Jan 56 D BCl DJto Improved propeller shaft seal EC. I-DJ Revfsed tyPe of rear engine BC51 DJ Modified stub axle yoke seal BC 8-DJ mounting BC 79AF Mcdtfwd rearaxleshaft flange BC. lo-DJ Provtston of drag lrnks with Stronger drag hnk BC.36DJ greater resrstance to lntroducbon of ‘Aoto’ ffnfshed kinkfng under compression BC. 81-AF pulleys BC. 42-DJ Introduciin of aluminium lntroductfonof strengthened BC BBAF brake master cyimder adjusting sleeve steering cam EC. 44-DJ Increased diameter rear engme lntroductfon of shock dampers mountfng bolts and modified wfth Increased size endcover BC 96AF bracket studs BC 47.DJ Strengthened spring support plates. front suspensfon BC 96AF Ott 57 to Jun 58 E BCl ELto DR 3 wlndscreen wrper motor BC l-EL Feb 56 to Jan 57 B BClBGto lncreasednumber of f\xmrtgholes BC 51 EL Stronger rear shockdamper knk 8 BClOlBG in rear axle tube BC I-BG bushes BC 3-EL 1 BENTLEY
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Jun 58 to Jan 59 F BCl FMto Hollow camshaft replaced by BC 51 FM BC l-FM solldcamshaft B 80-AM (except B 322-AM) BC l-FM Automatic choke otter switch B 1 12.LAM Sealed thermal deby swatch B 192-AM BC l-FM Improved type crown wheel bolts Pb?.eZ) B 258-AM BC l-FM Engine vrbratron cushron frtted B 288-AM BC I-FM Improved throttle controls on BC. l-FM left-handdnvecars B 310~LAM Automatrcchoke- BC l-FM Jan 60 to May 60 B B 1 BRtoB501 BR May 60 to Aug. 60 BZBStoB5OOBS lagged air pipes B 409-BR B 437.BR BC l-FM br-metal cover butterfly valve B 471-BR Modified hydraulrctappets B 246BS BC. 1-f-M S 1 type front stlencer wrth 8.418.BS BC l-FM modified pipes and flanges Modrfied starter motor B. 422-BS S U carburetters B. 452-88 BC l-FM Fast idlecam bracket B 462-85
Sep 60 to Nov 60 C B 1 CTtoB445CT New front shock damper BC l-FM Nov.60 to May 61 BZCUtoB756CU mounttng plate B l-CT Brake pedal gap plate B l-CT Shortened extensron cone on fan BC l-FM mountrng; extension of radiator BC l-FM bottom outlet pipe and new bottom water hose B 18CT BC II-FM New radiator filler cap seal B 223CT BC 14.FM New starter motor B 417~CT B 372~CU Valves andfrttrngs B 2-CU system drrect and intermedrate Intenor kghts - changes to lrnkage BC. 31-FM swrtchrng arrangements for Defehon ot check valve rn brake rnstrument and capping rail flurd supply popes BC 44FM lights andnew map lamp B 2-CU B 52-CU Dee 58 to Apr 59 G BClGNto Slmplrfred starter relay Dynamo mountrng bracket BC31 GN mountrng BC. l-GN Cyknder head assembly and Thermal conductor tvpe water valves. etc. B 52-W temperaturegauge BC 9-GN Operatrng handle fitted to centre Seal between bearing housrng vane of capprng rail outlet duct B 18OCU bodvandfrontshockdamper EC 16-GN Crgar fighterwith amber glow Extended neck on propeller shaft nng B 180-W seal BC 25GN New silencer assembles B. 28OCU Modifred form of front brake shoe Addatonal cold arr intake B 362-W lrnk BC 28.CN Horns under front apron Instead lntroductron of purofetor arr filter of front wrno B 362~CU \ on cars with rntenor coolrng BC 30.GN f&w front &ock damper body B. 392-W Valve rockers and shafts B 3%~CU Bentley 52 Arr condniontng unrt undersheets Stmdmd Woon changedfromfibreglass to B. 504CU Aug 59 to Dec.59 A BlAAtoB325AA Improved type crown wheel bolts steel Nov 59 to Jan 60 BZAMtoB326AM (Phase 1) B 186-W Front brakes - matenal of front lntroductron of seamless propeller brake clews pats changed B 554-W shaft B 2-AM Ash trays In new front seat backs B 556-W 9 BENTLEY
Approximate Series Chassisnumber Modification Introduced Approximate Series Chassisnumber Modification lntrnduced DeliverY dates DeliverY dates Sep 60 to Nov 60 C BlCTtoB445CT Addrhonal parcel shelf speaker on Hollow camshaft replaced by Nov 60 to May61 BZCUtoB756CU nondrvlsron cars B 556.CU solrd camshaft LBA 1 tcontlnued) Crankcase modrfted to raise 011 Sealed thermal delay swatch LUA 1 level in camshaft trough B 562.CU Improved type crown wheel Arrcondrtronrng -Tecumseh HH bolts (Phase 2) LBA 2 compressor repfaced bY York Engine vibration cushion fitted LBA 1 Shrpley B 57OCU Improved throttle Lontrols on 47’ servo cams reducrnu f rant to \ left-hand drive cars CBA 1 rear brake ratlo B 576.ClJ Modrfred hydraulic tappets LBP. 17 Accelerator pedal stop on right- S 1 type front silencer wfth hand dnve cars modified pipes and flanges L6Al8 Gearbox throttle valve control ot r Modified starter motor LBA18 rtght-handdnve cars B 576~Cl: S U. carburetters LBA 19 13’38 ratio crown wheel changed Fast rdle cam bracket LBA19 to 13.40 I New front shock damper Sparewheel compartment cover 6 592.CU mounting plate LBA18 Brake pedal gap plate Apr 61 toDec 61 D Bl DVtoB501 DV New boot lockcam B 69-DV LBA 18 Shortened extensfon cone on Dee 61 to Aug 62 B2DWtoB376DW Petrol tank breather B 81.DV fan mounting; extension of Top mountrng assembly electric radiator bottom outlet pipe wfndow I& B 167-DV and new bottom water hose Heatsrnk rntroduced Into automatic LBA18 New radiator filler cap seal LBA19 choke srjtem B 175-DV New starter motor LBA 26 New rear bumper support springs B 231 -DV Valves and frttrngs LLBA 22 Sparking plug waterproof adaptor B 231 -DV Interior kghts-changes to Rear seat footrests B 415.DV switchng arrangements for Two matrices instead of one In rnstruments and capping rail heahng and demishng system B 415-DV lights and new map lamp LLBA22 Rearwindow de-mister swatch Dynamo mounting bracket moved to rnstrument panel B 415-DV LLBA 22 Cylinder head assembN and Sliding door to front door valves. etc. cubbv box B 415.DV LLBA 23 Crgar fighter with amber glow Inter& mirror support stiffened B 415DV nng Blueffoodfiihtlng to instruments B. 415OV LLBA 23 New silencer assemblres LBA 25 Hand brakewarning kght fitted B. 415~DV Valve rockers and shafts Flasher and headlamp flrck LBA 26 swrtchfnted 8.415-C& Ash trays In new front seat backs LLBA 23 Addrtlonal parcel shelf speaker on improved heating system B 415DV nondrvisron cars LBA25 New starter ring B 457.DV Crankcase modrfred to raise 011 Smaller ball catches and striker level In camshaft trough plates on fall tables In rear of LBA21 Arr condrhonrng -Tecumseh HH front seats B 467-DV compressor replaced by York New crgar lrghters In rear B 493.DV Shipley LBA21 Dwr seals B 497-DV Accelerator pedal stopon right- Modified water connecttons B 22-LDW hand drive cars Fuel pump capactty Increased B. 2EDW LBA 25 Gearbox throttle valve control on Improvedvalve rockers B 142-DW Rear bmps B 148DW rrghthanddnvecars LBA25 Spare wheel compartment cover LLBA 23 Brake pedals ball crank lever B 154-LDW Lrghter steenng on left-hand Jan161toSep62 B LBB 1 to LBB 33 New boot lock cam LLBB 11 drive cars B 192-LDW Petrol tank breather LLBB 11 Reversion to ongrnal starter nng B 208-DW Top mounting assembly electric New method of lubncatrng cem wtndow lift LLBB 11 wheel B 222-DW Heatsink introduced Into automattc choke system LBBlO New rear bumper support spring LLBB 15 Sparking plug waterproof adaptor LLBB 15 Jan 6OtoDec60 A LBA 1 to LBA 26 lntroduchon of seamless Rearwindowde-mrster switch propeller shaft LBA 4 moved to intrument oanel LLBB 19 BENTLEY
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Jan.61 to Sep 62 B LBB 1 to LBB 33 Slrdrng door to front door cubby New radrator ftller cap seal BC 21.BY (contrnued) box LLBB 19 New starter motor BC 40-BY lntenor mrrror support strffened LLBB 19 Valves and frttrngs BC 46-BY Blue floodlrghtrng to rnstruments LLBB 19 lnterror lghts -changes to Hand brake warning lght fatted LLBB 19 swrtchrng arrangements for Flasher and headlamp flrck instrument and capprng rarl swrtchfrtted LBB 20 lrghts and new map lamp BC 72.BY Front brakes - materral of front Dynamo mounting bracket BC 51-B\, brakeclevrs prns changed LBB 25 Cylinder headassembly and Improved heatrng system LLBB 28 valves, etc BC 51.BY New starter rrng LLBB 19 Cigar lighter wrth amber glow Smallerballcatchesand stroker rrng BC 72-BY plates on fall tables rn rear of New srlencer assemblres BC 76BY front seats LLBB 24 New front shock damper body EC 92-BY Door seals LB8 24 Valve rockers and shafts BC 7%BY Modrfred water connectrons LBB 25 Crankcase modrfred to rarse or1 Fuel pump capacity increased LBB 25 level rn camshaft trough BC 74.BY Improved vafve rockers LLBB 29 (except Rear lamps LLBB 30 BC 97.BY) Brake pedafs ball crank lever LLBB 29 A~condrtronrng - Tecumseh HH Lghter steenng on left-hand compressor replaced by York drive cars LLBB 30 Shtpley BC 90.BY Reversion to origrnal starter nng LLBB 30 47”servocams reducrng front to New method of lubrrcatrng cam rear brake ratro BC 93-BY wheel LLBB 30 Accelerator peda! stopon nght- Bentley S2 hand dnve cars BC. 99.BY Continentd Gearbox throttle valve control on rght-hand drive cars BC 99.BY Jul59 to Jun 60 A BClARto Improved type crown wheel bolts . 13 38 ratto crown wheel changed BClSlAR (Phase 1I BC 45AR Introductionof seamless propeller to 13:40 BC. 1oo-BY shaft BC 66-AR Feb 61 toAug 62 C BClCZto Petroltank breather BC 28 CZ Hollow camshaft replaced by BC 139CZ Heatsrnk Introduced Into sokd camshaft BC. 38AR automatic choke system BC 37.cz Automatrc choke - Sparkrng plug waterproof adaptor BC 43 CZ otter swrtch BC 166AR Bluefloodlrghtrng to Instruments BC 66-CZ lagged air pipes BC 112~AR Hand brake wamrng lrght fitted BC 78-CZ b-metal cover BC. 137AR Flasher and headlamp flick swrtch butterfly valve BC. 114~AR fitted BC 70-CZ Sealed thermal delay swrtch BC 1lAR New starter nng BC. 85CZ Improved tvpa crown wheel Modrfted water connectrons BC 169-CZ Phase2) BC 52-AR Fuel pumpcapacrty Increased BC 1120 Engrne vrbratron cushron fitted BC l-AR Improved valve rockers Improved throttle controls on Rear lamps i: ‘%s left-hand drrve cars BC 2AR Brake pedals ball crank lever BC 136LCZ Modified hydraulic tappets BC. 139-AR Ltghter steerrrg on left-hand S.U. carburetters BC 149-AR dnve cars BC. 135LCZ Reversion to oflginal starter nng BC 137-LCZ Jun 6OtoJul61 B BClBYto St typefront srlencerwith BClOl BY modtfred pcpesand flanges BC 16-LBY New method of lubrrcatrng cam Modrfred starter motor wheel BC 139-CZ Fast idlecam bracket E i:: New front shock damper mountrngplate BC I-BY Brakepedalgappfate BC l-BY October 62 A BZAVtoB26AV Lengthened starter relay cable 8. 16AV Shortened extensron cone on fan Not Issued B Not Issued No recordable modrfrcatrons mountrng; extensron of radiator bottom outlet pipe and new Sep 62 to Oct.63 C B2CNtoB828CN Arrconditroning unrtwatertaps bottom water hose BC t O-BY and mounting plates B ‘C-CN 11 BENTLEY
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Sep 62 to Ott 63 C B2CNtoB828C.N Improved radiator pressure relle: Steertng - rrodlfled power lcontlnuedl valve 6 176.LCN cylinder head B 222-FG AddItIonal sight glass on C61 Improved copper type battery refrigerated units and re-routed cable B 290-FG low pressure hoseson right- Steering hoses rerouted on hand dnve cars B 260~CN right--hand dnvecars B 348.FG Top aqd bottom hoses B 388~CN Ott 64toJan 65 G B2GJtoB200GJ New H T lgnltron cabies with StaInless steel wheel discs B 404~CN resistive cores B 10.GJ Steenng box modlfled to allow Electrcally-operated wtndows- trapped air to be bled B 420~CN stop bracket B 126-GJ WIndscreen wtper stops for Tappet blockand tappet block positive parklng B 496-LCN assemblies B 136.GJ Carburettors with modified float Ventilation holes provided to chamber Ild and needle valve B 508.CN flywheel housing bell houslng B 190-GJ Automatccgearboxtoruscover B 712~CN (except Jan 65 to Jul.65 H B2HNtoB400HN Camshaft B 34-HN B 724~CN; Jtd 65 toSep 65 J BZJPtoB40JP Interference ht cylnder liners B. 2-JP Hand brake cable systems on New fuel pump, S U type right--hand drivecars B 738~CN AUF 400 B 36-JP Sep 63 to Dee 63 C B2DFtoB198DF Steenng hose re-routedand heat shield fltted to steenng box mounting arm on left-hand Bmley S3 dnve cars B 30-LDF Long Wl~wlbase Improved heated rearwlndow Nov 62toMay63 A BAL 2 to BAL30 Lengthened starter relay cable BAL 2 glass B 126-DF Air-condltloning unit water taps and mounting plates BAL 2 Nov 63 to Jun 64 E B2ECtoB530EC New voltage regulator B 38EC Top and bottom hoses BAL 8 Improved rear seat and side StaInless steel wheel discs BAL & arm rests B 70-EC Steenng box modified to allow Heat shield fltted to right--hand trapped air robe bled BAL 8 exhaust manifold B.210-EC Windscreen wiper stops for Choke Introduced rnto reversing posltlve parkmg BAL 8 light clrcult B 222-EC Carburetters with modlfled float Increased bore of carburetter chamber Ild and needle valve BALlO vent pipes B 340.EC Automatic gearbox torus cover BALlO (except B. 368, Hand brakecablesystemon nght- 412and hand dnve cars BAL 18 491 -EC) Steenng hose rerouted and heat Reversing and rear number plate shield fltted to steenng box lamp B 412-EC mounting arm on left-hand dnve Wtder rtms on rear wheels B 484~EC cars LBAL 14 AdditIonal coid acrIntake controls B 50&EC Improved heated rear wtndow May 64 to Dee 64 B2FGtoB350FG Dynamo bracket B 8-FG glass BAL 16 Flywheel houstng - bell housing New voltage regulator BAL16 underpan fltted (except export Heat shieldfittedtonght-hand models to troplcal or dusty exhaust manifold BAL 18 countries) B 12-FG Choke Introduced Into reversing (except light cirult BPL 20 B lB-FG) Increased bore of carburetter Steenng box spool valve and vent ptpes BAL 28 houslng B 116-FG Petrol filter reposItIoned BAL 28 Stop/flasher relays dlscontlnued B 152.FG Jun 64 to Jan 65 B BBL 2toBBL12 Reversmg and rear numberplate Link stnp In place of starter lam0 BBL 2 solenoid cable B 152.FG Wider rims on rear wheels BBL 4 New speedometer and flexible AddItIonal coldalr Intakecontrols BBL 4 dnve B 206-FG Dynamo bracket BBL 2 BENTLEY
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Jun 64 to Jan 65 B BBL2toBBL12 Flywheei houslng - bell houslng dynamo bracket BC 148.XC (continued) underpan fltted (except edport Flywheel housng - bell housmg models to tropicai or dusty underpan fltted (except export countnesl BBL 2 models lo ?roplcal or dusty Steerng box spool valve and countries) BC-152.XC houslng BBL 8 rexcem Stop/flasher relays dscontlnueo BBL 8 BC 154.XC) Link stnp in placeof starter Steenng box spool valve and solenoid cable BBL 8 houstng BC 156.XC New speedometerand flextble Link strIpIn place of starter dnve BBL 8 solenoid cable BC-158 xc Steering- modtfed power Steering - modlhed power cylinder head BBL I3 cylinder head BC-15%XC Improved copper type battey Improved copper type battery cable BBL 8 cable BC-172.XC Steenng hoses re routed on Steenng hoses re-routed on right--hand dnvecars BBL 10 nghthand dnve cars BC-182-XC New H 7 tgnltlon cable with New H T lgnltlon cables with resstlve cores BBLlO reststtve cores BC-l&&XC Electncally~perated windows Feb 65 to Apr 65 D BC2XDto Ventilation holes provided !o stop bracket BBL 10 BC 28 XD flywheel houslng bell houslng BC- 22-X0 Tappet blockand tappet block assemblies BBL 10 Mar 65 toAor 65 E BCZXEto Camshaft BC- 6-XE BC 88 XE lexcepr Feb 65 to Sep 65 C BCL 2 IO BCL 22 Venttlatlon holes provided to BC- 8-XFt flywheel houslng bell houslng BCL 2 Alrcondltronlng - Introduction of Camshaft BCL 7 standard S3de-mister blower Interference fit cylinder liners BCll4 unit on coachbullt cars. also New tuel pump, S U type AUF electrlcallyoperatedvalvesand 400 BCL18 taps EIC- 34.XE Bentley S3 Increased capacity wlndscreen Continental wipermotorfPark’Ward2door) BC- 34.XE Interference fit cvilnder liners BC- 64.XF 1cngthened starter relay cable BC- 24.LXA Sep 62 to Jul63 A BC2XAlO Newfuel pump, s.U typeAlJF Improved radiator pressure BC 174XA 400 BC- 68XE rellel valve BC- 72-LXA 1op and bottom hoses BC-144-l-M Stainless steel wheel discs BC-144~XA Steenng box modifled to allow trapped air to be bled BC-152~XA Two-shoe front brakes BC-166-LXA Jun 63 to Set 63 B BC2XBto Carburetters wtth modihed tloat BC 100x8 chamber Itd and needle valve BC- 12-LXB AutomaW gearbox torus cover BC- 74.XB Steenng hose rerouted and heat shield fitted to steenng box mounting arm on left-hand dnve cars BC- 12-LXB Nov 63 to Nov 65 C BC2XCto New voltage regulator BC- 6%xc BC 202 XC Hand brake cabie system on nght- hand dnve cars BC-loo-XC Heat shield fatted to rght-hand exhaust manifold BC-11 &XC Choke Introduced into reversing lght clrcutt BC 122.XC Increased bore of carburetter vent popes BC-124 XC 13 Rolls-Royce
Production Chassisnumbers Chassis numbers
Rolls-Royce 10 HP. 1904-l906 20150-20169
Rolls-Royce415 HP. 1905-l 906 23924.24272,24273,26330,26331,26332
Rolls-Royce20tl.P. (*) Some Spnngfreld models 1905-l906 24263.24264.26350-26354.26370.26356-26359 f”) Spnngfield models
Rolls-Royce 30 H.P. 1905-l 906 23927.24274.24275.26370-26375.60500-60538 Approximate Series Chassis number Modification 26355 only known survrvor) Introduced (also Delivery dates Rolls-Royce Legdimit Rolh-R0yce20 H.P. 1905-l 906 80500 Legalimrt) None bekeved to sutvtve 1922123 40Gl-50G0 40518 Landaulet) 1923 5OSl- 8oso. Rollr-ftoyce Sihmr Ghost 8OHl-60H0. 70Al-80AO. 1907-l 925 1907-60539-60592 80Kl-9OK0, GA 1907/8-607OG-60799 190&9-919-1015 1923124 GF 1909/10-llOO-1199&1200-1399 1924 GH. GAK. GMK. GRK 1910/11-1400-1499 1911-1500-1799 1924125 GDK 1912-1800-1999 1925 GLK. GNK. GPK 1912/13-2OGG-2699 1913-CA 1925126 GSK 1913/14-NA 1926 G GCKl toGCK81 “New Departure” thrust brg 1914.MA.AB. EB, RB, PB, YB. UB. LB. GB GOK 1 toGOK GOK-44 1914/15-TB GZK 1 toGZK41 1915.BD.AD.ED 1915/16-RD 1926 H GZK 42 to GZK 81 1916-PD.AC GUKl toGUK81 1919.PP. LW GYK 1 toGYK81 1919121 -X (motor show chassis) 1926/27 1920--l’W. CW. FW. BW.AE, EE. RE, PE, YE J GMJ 1 toGMJ81 Prvot fnctrondevrce W.8 1920/21-GE 1927 GHJ 1 toGHJ81 wheels front hydrls 700 1*20/27 - WO (armoured car chassrs) steering 1921 -WE. LE. TE, CE, (*). GAJl toGAJ41 GHJ-72 two terminal -NE (‘1. LG (‘1. condenser-GA&l - JG (‘). SG (‘1 1927 K GAJ 42 to GAJ 81 Spnng loaded X stg tube 1921/22-AG f’), MG f”), UG f’). GRJ 1 toGFIJI battery crossmember _GAJ-42. 1522 - BG. TG (‘). KG f’). PG. RG. YG GUJ 1 to GUJ 81 F.W 8 squeakdamper-GRJ.73 ROLLS-ROYCE
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1927/28 L GXL i to GXL 81 Pgall reserve, Zenith filter, 3” prop shaft, pIvoted front 1928 GYL 1 toGYL81 5 ring pls!on GXL-~~, tungsten brakeshoa, N2 roadwheels. GWL 1 toGWL4l GXL-59. rear hydrls. - GYL-1 overhanglng bonnet 1928 M GBMl toGBM81 Oval webcrankshaft. 1932 GAU 1 toGAU 81 R A D 11 clutch liners. B brg GKM 1 to GKM 81 Improved steennggeometrq. GMU 1 toGMU 21 servo cams, 1e-gall petrol tank GTM 1 to GTM 41 semi ngld dlstr contacts electnc petrol gauge, modlfled 3rd motion shaft GAU 58 Mlxturecontroloncolumn. 1928129 NA GFN 1 lo GFN 81 Provwon for dyno brake GAU 76 1929 GLN 1 toGLN21 vertical radiator shutters 32” x 6” tyres - GFN-7 1 1932 V GMU 22 toGMU 81 GZU 1 to GZU 41 1329 NB GLN22toGLNSl Dash 2” wtder. rad 1 5” hlghel GEN 1 toGEN Dash 75” higher 1932 W GHW 1 toGHWB~ Dynamodrtve brake, :932/33 GRW 1 loGRW81 R A D 13 servo liners GRW-22 Cadmium plated springs - GEN-72 1929 OA GEN42toGEN81 GAW 1 toGAW41 GVO 1 toGV0 10 1929 0 GVOlltoGVO81 Centralised lubrn , Enots petroi 1933 X GEX 1 toGEX81 Relay starter switch. casr Iron GWX 1 toGWX81 rearbrakedrumsGEX-1 GXOltoGXOlO filter. “Mechanics” prop shaft, “K S ” petrol gauge GDX 1 toGDX41 Three ratecharge scheme, resonant type stlencer GWX-22 1933 Y GSY 1 toGSY 101 improved clutch nng GSY-33
Rolls-Royce 20125 H.P. 1933 Z GLZ 1 toGLZ81 Rear brake bronze brg. Luvax- GTZ 1 toGTZ81 Byur lubrn, ajr silencer 1929 0 GXOlltoGXOlll 20/25 H.P. 3 l/4” bore engine GYZ 1 lo GYZ41 GLZ 1. nltralloycrankshaft 1929130 P GGP t toGGP81 Castdash. narrowhubs, 8 00-19 GLZ-28 sllent2ndgear. front GDP 1 toGDP81 tyres. single level petrol tank, axle control, new type shock GWP 1 toGWP41 largerdta. crankshaft dampers, cast Iron front brake drums GLZ-52 9 1930 3” longerchasscs. new type co11 5.25. 1 camp., new exhaust 1333 A2 GBAl toGBA81 Hand lubrn to servo GGA-1 manlfoid. flexrble engine CGA 1 toGGAB Marston type radiator GGA-22 suspension; GHAl toGHA GTR 1 to GTR 41 RW-1 magneto GLR-55 1933;34 02 GXB 1 to GX8 81 Spnng drive In clutch, 1930131 S GNS 1 toGNS81 Grooved road spnngs; i934 GUB 1 toGUB81 stiffercrankshaft GXB-27. t 1931 GOS 1 toGOS81 servodamperGOS-22 GLB 1 toGL841 cam balancer GX8-62 GPS 1 toGPS41 1934 c2 GNC 1 toGNC81 D.W.S.lacks, 1931/32 TA GFT 1 toGFT81 Rubber fan belt, reserve petrol GRC 1 toGRC81 needle brg. prop shaft G8Tl toG8TPl sum; antt-splash rad cap, GKC 1 to GKC 41 GKC-22 indented matrix tubes, 2 5” prop shaft, front axle modlfn GFT-32 1934 02 GEDl toGED Felt 011nng tocrankshaft. GMD 1 to GMD8f provlslon fordampercontrol, 1931!32 GBT27toGBT81 Diamond engine mounting. TB GYDl toGYD4t largeoilf~ller; new type 1932 GKTl toGKT21 radiator4”deeper. carburetter. controllable dampers thermostetlc shutters, copper matnx tubes; spilt piston shock 1934 E2 GAE 1 toGAE81 abs; flip-flap bonnet shutters, GWE 1 toGWE 81 front apron; one-shot lubm. GFE 1 toGFE41 scheme; mod. R brake shaft iubm.; hlngedflller cap; remote 1934 F2 GAF 1 to GAF 81 Easy brakead] , modtfied cam control petrol reserve, two 1934135 GSF 1 toGSF 81 balancer, voltage controlled rate charging scheme 1935 GRF 1 toGRF41 dynamo. flexlbleengineand exhaust mounttng GAF-52. 1932 T8 GKl22toGKT41 Synchmmesh gearbox 5 75 1 modifledsynchro-mesh sleeve camp.; hlghl&cams; heavyexh GSF-2 valves, low inertia sprtng drive, balancedcrankshaft; stronger 1935 G2 GI-G 1 toGLG81 T C C condenser; concealed front clutch springs with higher pedal GPG 1 toGPG81 X member; clutch spnng dnve leverage, new exhaust system, GHGl toGHG41 deleted; propeller shaft damper. ROLLS-ROYCE
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1935 G2 GLG 1 to GLG 81 car buretter balance pipe. Rolls-Roycs Phantom I iconrmuect) GPG 1 toGPG81 externalclutch adjustment 1925 v MC1 toMC122 GHG 1 toGHG41 RC 1 to RC 125 1935 H2 GYH 1 to GYH 81 @voted rearbrake shoes, HCltoHC109 GOH 1 toGOH 81 35”servocams-GOH-22 1925 HCllOtoHC122 W rad. 1” hrgher GEH 1 to GEH 41 1925126 LCl toLC131 1935 J2 GBJl toGBJ81 Torque reactton dampers 1926 SC1 tosc7 GLJ 1 toGLJ81 1926 FL f”) GCJ 1 toGCJ41 1926 X SC8toSC121 1935136 K2 GXK 1 to GXK 81 Fully floating servo, DC 1 toDC87 1936 GBKl toGBK81 Isolated gear lever-GBK-22 GTK 1 toGTK41 1926 Y DC88toDC121 720 lead steenng 38.TC TC 1 toTC70 1936 GTK 42 to GTK 53 AdditIonal 2005 H P chassrs with B B clutch, manes stg , and hypold 1926 A2A TC71 toTC 121 Tubular luggagegrid axle YC 1 toyc50 1926 A2B YC51 toYC 123 Servo dampmg nng 59-YC 1926/27 NC1 toNC30 Rolls-Roycs 25130 H.P. 1926/27 82 NC31 toNC 131 Autovac restnction valve, 1936/37 L2 GULl toGULf 3.5” boreengrne, Stromberg front hydrls, kght clutch GTL 1 to GTL 81 carb. S U petrol pumps; GHL 1 toGHL41 air cooled dynamo; Borg & 1927 C2A EF 1 toEF 101 R. brg throttle; kghtfront Beckclutch, Marlessteenng. axle, 3-gall. reserve, SL Xstg 9 x41 hypordaxle. geared tube: W B. wheels starter, petrol filter on 1927 RM I FM , PM(“) rear X member 1927 C2B LFltoLFlOl Servo frictron devrce. 1936137 M2 GRM 1 toGRM81 Mellotone horns; Seapak noise tappet lub. 65LF GXM 1 to GXM 81 Insulation ‘L’sectronprston GGM 1 toGGM 41 rmgsGRM-72. P S damper 1927 D2A RF 1 to RF 101 Rear hydrls. new sfde levers rernstated GXM-72 1927 D2B UFltoUFlOl Srlencer heat shteld - 79-UF 1936137 N2 GAN 1 toGAN Improved radiator GWN 1 toGWN81 New type steering controls 1928 RP. FP. KP(“) GUN 1 toGUN E2A EH 1 toEH 101 Tungsten 37 EH, strutted 1937 02 GAO 1 toGROB cyls 73EH GHOl toGHO 1928 E2B FHltoFHlOl GM0 1 to GM0 81 1937 P2 GRP 1 toGRP81 De-turbulated cvl head 1928 F2A ALltoALlOl Axle control dampers. stiffer GMP 1 toGMPB1 crankshaft semr-ngtddlst. GLP 1 to GLP41 cant , chokevalve lub 1937138 R2 GAR 1 to GAR 81 Thermold clutch lonersGGR-29 1928129 F2B CL1 toCLlO1 Alum cyl head; rearsparewheel 1938 GGRl toGGR81 camel; 10” pendulum lever GZR 1 toGZR41 1926/29 G2A WRltoWRlOl ilextbleengrne suspension 1928129 G2B WR 102toWR131 Cast dash, side-by-side brakes, Rolls Royca Wraith 1929 KRl toKR71 Zennh petrol filter. rad. 1” hrgher; batteryIn frame: felt 1938i39 A WXAl toWXA109 pads 1-KR 1938i39 I3 WRBl toWRB81 1929 H2 KR72toKR131 Cadmium plated springs 19-OR 1939 WMB 1 toWMB81 OR1 toOR WLB 1 toWLB41 1929 KR (“) 16 1939 C WHCWEC 11 to toWHC81 WEC 74 1929 IB I”) ROLLS-ROYCE
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1930 MR f”) 1933 34 P2 PY 2 to PY 206 1930131 PR (“1
Rolls-Royca Phantom II
1929/30 J2 WJ 1 toWJ 133 1934 R2 RY3toRY211 XJ 1 toXJ71 1934 s2 SK2toSK196 II 1929130 K2 XJ72toXJ204 Low lnerha damoer 173.XJ 1930 GN 1 toGN68 92”thermometors 18-GN to 50-GY iown gean lever knob, dropped front Xmember 58-SK. 1930 L2 GN69toGN202 NewtYpeco1169GN. exhaust needle brg. prop. shaft 96SK, c GY 1 toGY68 heatedthrottle 126GN; rear exhaust valves stepped 102.SK, axle beanng modffn 120-GN, 12x41 rearaxle 136SK copper cyl. head tubes 111 GN, 20x7tyres.169GN 1934/35 T2 TA 1 to TA 201 Fully ffoating servo, easy brake adj, modrfied hot-spot plpn, 1930 M2 GY 69 to GY 205 Riveted hardy fabric 11C-GY, corm. rod with 5 clips, external 1931 GXf toGX68 rubberfan belt 156GY; clutch add.; large choke 3gall reserve 178-GY, carburetter, low kft camshaft, stronger ban. support 1GX flexrbleenglnemounttng. synchro-mesh Lndgear 1931l32 N2 JSl toJS61 Thermostattc shutters, stngle 1931.03 (R.H. chassis) point rad. susp.. extra cyl 1935 u2 UK2toUK82 T C C condenser AJS 201 to AJS 276 lubn.; frontapron; 60” track, (L.H. chassis) one shot chassis lubn., pivoted front brakeshoes; wider Rolls-Royce Phantom Ill footbrakeshoes; s/s tn. brake 1936 A 3-AZ 20 to 3AZ 238 Petrol filler on 2nd X member liners; hanged filler cap; 3-AX 1 to 3-AX 207 3-AX-35 tworate charge scheme. servo damper; remote control petrol 1936137 B 3-BU 2 to3-BU 200 Rubber mounted rearaxle reserve; 6O%thicker rear 1937 3-BT 1 to 3-BT 203 brakedrums; F. axle modrfn 1937 C 3-CP2103CP200 Petrol pump In frame - 3CM-35 1931/32 N2 JS62toJS64 Dlemond engine mountrng; 1937l38 3-CM 1 to 3-W 203 “Long” clutch plate- 3CM-79 1932 MS2toMS44 prvoted rear brake shoes; 1938139 D 3-DL 2 to 3-DL 200 4-Port q4 head; solid tappets, 1931/33 (R.H. chassis) auto-klean oil filter; carb. acr 1939 3-DH 1 to 3-DH 203 srnglevalve spnngs. open tYpe 1932734 AJS277 toAJS303 cleaner; split piston shock fuses, Hall’s metal btg ends, AMS 201 to AMS 224 abs; flipflap bonnet shutters otl coolerdeleted, modlfied (L H.chasstsl starter 3-DL44 1932 MS46toMS 170 Synchro-mesh gearbox, 2 75” 5 x 18 road wheels 3-DL-78 prop. shaft; stronger clutch OverdrIve gearbox 3-DL-172 springs; overhanging bonnet; keyedS.M. rockingshaft- 122-MS. Rolls-Royce Sihrer Dawn anti-shimmy shackle 140-MS Apr 49 to Jun.50 A SBA 2 to SBA 138 C&A cyknder head gasket 1933 MY2toMY106 Heavy exhaust valves; increased Jun 50 to Mar 51 SCA 1 to SCA 63 3e In. dla rear axle bolts front braking, 7.00-l 9 tyres, cast Modified S S tube socket iron brake drums; B. brg servo (LSBA-76) SBA-16 cams; R.A.D. 13 servo liners; Modified X S tube sockets R.A.D. 11 clutch liners44MY (LSBA-106) 1933 MY 102toMY 190 5.25 : 1 romp.; htghliftcams, One piece shackle bracket MW3toMW107 semr-expandq cam.; carb. air Longer gear change lever 1SBA-26 silencer; new reverse mechm (except 102-MY. new shock dampers; LSBA-28) silent 2nd. gear 65MW Modified throttle return sprir19 LSBA-28 17 ROLLS-ROYCE
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Apr 49 to Jun 50 A SBA 2 to SW 138 Felt bush rn steenng COI Reversron to old type front Jun 50toMar 51 SCA 1 to SCA 63 gearchange LSBA-44 wheel studs LSHD-56 icontmued) Modrfred R S D plates LSBA-46 Mark II headlamps Revrsed linkage & rubber grommet Jul 52 toJan 53 E SKE 2 to SKE 50 Revrsed luggage boot rn steenng column gear change LSBA-76 NW 52 to Mav 53 SLE 1 to SLE 51 Revrsedattrtude rear springs ’ Rear shackle Br]ur prpes revrsed SBA-140 Redesigned rear shock damoer M&fed carburetter SBA-128 lrnkage (LSBA-131) Two speed windscreen wiper Modrfred speed0 and dnve SBA-130 Hot and cold demrster 2nd mod to rear spnng plate LSBA 138 Reducedfnctronon steermg Revrsed steenng geometry connecttons SKE- 2 Antr-rumble front brakes ) SCA-1 Needle rollers on clutch Thrcker lrpped brake drums release fevers Mcxfrfred rear No plate box i Caster angle wedges Keyholesocketsongearcontrol LSCA-11 Deletronof hand throttle control Reduced speed fan LSCA-9 Pop-out cigar lrghter One prece rear brake equ-lever LSCA-i 7 Separately housed marn fuse Alumrnrum cam wheel LSCA-23 Solid prns and shreld on servo f 3 bush rear brake equ-support SCA-27 Corrugated bottom water hose (LSCA-23) connection SKE-10 Modrfred starter solenord swatch SCA-2 J Taper roller bearings on rear axle Low rate 011feed to clutch prnron (except 12/41 axles) SLE-11 Lower bush R S D lrnkdeleted SCA-29 3tn seconds slow leak on front 11” clutch (kght type1 SCA-27 LSCA-41 shockdampers SLE-31 Modrfred clutch sptgot beanng SCA-45 Closer frtttng 2nd & 3rd speed Dee 52 to Sep 53 F SMF 2 to SMF 76 Taper roller bearings on rear \ LSCA-51 Jul53 to Feb 54 SNF 1 toSNF 125 axle pinion (12 x41 axles) SMF-42 kt$~:bosses on RS D. plates j Parco lubnzed tappets SME-50 Trrple pass de-mrster Inter 6 75 compressron ratro cylrnder scheme LSCA 53 head SMF-62 B VI camshaft (L H cars only) SMF-66 Nov 50 to Aug 51 B SDB 2 to SDB 140 Thrcker rear SD. plates LSDB-2 Deletron of non-opposed springs Triple pass R.H de-mrster (frnal) LSDBS In srde steenng tube SMF-70 Modrfred water pumpgland rrng SDB-12 All welded frame New type rgnrtron condenser SDB-40 Cable operated hot and cold Side scuttle ventrlators SDB44 de-mIster and underseat SNF- 1 Steel or1caps rn crankshaft LSDB-58 heater 1 Heavy type clutch SOB.76 Hardclaygasket SNF-15 Deletronof reduced frrctron JuI 51 to Jui 52 C SFC2toSFC160 3% In. boreengrne modifrcatrons on steenng Thrckened crankshaft webs 1 VC-2 connectrons SNF-27 Full flow or1filter I Improved type underseat tool Insulated dynamo SFC64 tray SNF-109 increased front damprng SFC-92 lntroductron of B VI type gearbox Twin condensers tre rod SNF-113 120”openrng ventrlator SFC-94 wrndows Feb 54 to Aug 54 G SOG2toSOGlOO Flttlng of rnertra nng on flywheel SOGSG Rearwrndow demrster I Mar 54 to Sep.54 SPG 1 toSPG 101 Dynamo type mountrng strapon SPG-11 3-positron heater andde-mister 1 starter motor IRH) swatches LSFC-102 Compensator popebetween front Single choke Zenrth I and rear servo SPG-37 carburetter ! Thrcker thrrd motion shaft thrust Short dwell detent on 1st gear washer selector SFC-122 Feb 54 toAug.54 H SRH2toSRHlOO Twrn exhaust system SRH- 2 Mar 52 to Sep 52 D SHD2toSHD60 Reposrtroned or1gauge Aug.54 to Ott 54 STH 1 toSTH 101 12/41 rear axle (all cars) I connectron on crankcase LSHD-6 Strengthenedfawson front brake t-8 Strffenedclutch casrng SHD-18 operatrng lrnks SRH 4 ROLLS-ROYCE
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Feb.54toAug.54 Ii SRH2toSRHlOO Eltmtnattonof chromtum-plated 1F brakeexpanders WOC-31 Aug 54 to Ott 54 STH 1 to STH 101 sefvopressureplate SRH- 50 3,%In cylinder studs I (conttnued) Dynamo tvpa mounting strap on SRI-i- 72 Otp and switch headlamps WOC- 38 starter motor (CH) Alumcntum tappet doors woe- 59 Alumtncum flywheel housmg SW- 72 Strengthened3rd mot shaft Long stroke starter ptnlon STH- 57 spknes WOC.63 81~” deflectton front springs WDC 76 Ott 54 to Jan 55 SUJZtoSUJ130 Bentley contInental type 22tn” servo cams 3” balance Nov 54 to Apr 55 SVJ 1 to SVJ 133 demtsttng SUJ- 14 levers WDC- 98 2nd speed start SUJ- 50 Heater return tap re-Introduced Ferodo washer and drain slots I” WDC 100 crankshaftvtbratlondamper Modifted underseat heater Radiator heated de-mtster \ Square edge bearings. 1st and WFC- 1 3rd mot shaft \ I404ot33Stm Wraith Revtsed inter-shoe brake knkage WFC- 39 . Addttronallack skdes WFC- 50 Portable hand tnspectlon lamp Feb 47 to Jul47 A WTA i toWTA85 Sew0 damper WTA- 48 WFC- 63 Granodtsed ptston rings I Aug 47 to Jan 48 WVA 1 toWVA81 Squtrt hole tn corm rods WTA- 79 Progresstve bump stops (WFC-83) Ott 47 to Aug 48 WYAl toWYA87 Twtn tgnttton COIIS (LWFC- 65) Parkensed tappets W’JA- 5 Closer fttttng tappets WGC- 6 Hardened push rods Graded pistons Alumtntum bonnet WVA-16 3~ In dta rear axle bolts WGC- 11 Shock absorber screwed Inserts WVA-41 Revtsed brake knkage I Heater return tap deleted Internal oil feed to dtstr WGC- 44 Heater drain tap added WVA- 66 Commontseddash WGC- 50 Modtfted horn push button I Modtf~ed rear SO plates WGC- 87 Provision for 5” dvnamo WYA- 1 Increased synchro cam angles WYA-19 Aor BOtoJan 51 D WHOltoWHDlOl Tnco windscreen washer WHO- 1 Modtfteddtstn dnvespring nng WYA- 34 Modtfted S S tube socket WHO- 3 Apr 48 to Jul48 B WZB 1 IO WZB 65 Nebar rocker cover lolnt ModtftedX S. tubesockets WHD- 8 WZB- 1 Revtsed ltnkage & rubber Jul48 to Sep 48 WA0 1 to WAB 65 5” dynamo I Sep 48 to Apr 49 WCB 1 to WC0 73 Rocker cover breather WZB-15 grommet tn steering column Modified clutch thrust race WZB-23 gear change LWHO- 12 . Horn suppressor WZB-43 One piece shackle bracket WHO- 31 Dunlop jacks WZB- 55 Reduced speed fan WHO- 77 2 4” balance lever WZB-61 Keyhole sockets on gear control LWHO- 78 C &A cvknder head gasket WAB- 2 One ptece rear brake equ-lever WHD- 82 Eironreexhaustvalvegutdes WA& 14 LWHO- 84 Modtfied coolant pump WAB- 23 Modtfled starter solenotd swatch WHD- 86 Accelr countershaft guard WA& 25 Alummrum cam wheel WHD- 87 Servo protectton piate WAB 58 3 bush rear brake equ-support WHD- 88 Modtftedcoreplugs Longer boss rear spring plate LWHD- 97 Extended petrol tank WCB- 21 Nov 50toMay51 E WLE 1 to WLE 35 Low rate oil feed to clutch WLE- 1 breather I Apr 51 toNov 51 WME 1 to WME 96 LWLE- 10 Bench type spnng dnve WCB-26 Modtfted flywheel clutch Short cvknder tnserts bearrng WLE- 6 Longer upper trtangle Ttghter fatting gearbox bushes WLE- 7 levers I Thcker R S 0 dates WLE- 26 011caps In No 7Lournai R Ii de-mtster’tnter scheme Dec.48 to Jul49 C WDC 1 to WDC 101 Spkt sktrt pistons Rear shackle Btjur ptpes May 49 to Nov 49 W!=C 1 toWFC 101 Lucas screen wipers revtsed WLE- 27 Sep 49 to May 50 WGCl to WGC 101 Batter charging plug Revcsed steering geometry \ WOC- 1 Chromtum-plated servo plate Antt-rumble front brakes WME- 1 Rearshockdamper ltnkage Thtcker lipped brakedrums 1 modtftcatton I Triple pass R H de-mister (fInal) WME-34 Ann-sptllvalve In radiator Modtfted water pumpgland nng WME-35 19 ROLLS-ROYCE
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Nov 5CtoMay51 E WLE 1 to WLE 35 New type rgnttton condenser WME-47 Increased frontal area radrator Apr 51 toNov 51 WME 1 to WME 96 Steel 011caps on crankshaft WME- 51 rnatnx (conttnued) 011feea adaptor atr bottle WME-61 Cable operated not and cold Bi-W-43 Lower bush RSD knk deleted WME- 68 de-mtster and underseat heater Ott 51 toMav52 F WOF 1 to WOF 76 3% In bore engtne Hardclaygasket I Thickened crankshaft webs WOF- 1 Welded frame BLW-48 Full flow 011falter 7 50 x 16 tyres (certain Mar 54 to Aug 54 C CLW 1 tocLw43 Fitting of rnertra nng on export cars only) WOF-37 flywheel CLW- 24 insulated dynamo WOF- 54 Dynamo type mountrng strap CLW- 35 Twrn condensers WOF 72 on starter motor (R H ) Compensator prpe between Aor 52 to Dee 52 G WSG 1 to WSG 76 Stngle choke Zenith 1 front and rear servo CLW- 37 carburetter Thrcker 3rd motton shaft Short dwell detent on 1st WSG 7 thrust washer CLW-40 gearselector Reposltroned 011gauge corm Jun 54 to Mar 55 D DLW 1 to DLW 172 Strengthenedfaws on front on crankcase WSG- 16 brakeoperating links DLW- 15 Sttffenedclutchcastng WSG-41 Eltmrnation of chromtum- 3-posttron heater& de-mtster plated servo pressure plate DLW- 32 swatches WSG 45 Alumtntum flywheel houstng DLW- 40 Change-over swatch In Dynamo type mounting strap DLW- 59 headlamps WSG- 48 on starter motor fL H ) Reversion to old type front Long stroke starter pinton DLW- 65 wheel studs WSG-61 Bentleyconttnental type de-mtsttng DLW- 80 Dee 52 to Nov 53 Two speed wtndscreen wper 2nd speed start DLW- 83 Hot and cold de-mtster Ferodo washer and dram slots Reduced frtctron on In crankshaft vtbratton steenng connectlons damper DLW-124 Caster angle wedges IWVH- 1 Deletron of hand throttle Ott 55toMav56 E ELW 1 toELW 101 Matn beanng cap studs replaced control 1L.H chasscs) by set screws ELW- 18 Separately housed marn fuse New flanges on exhaust frttrngs ELW- 48 Solid prns and shreld on servo lncorporatron of spherical clevts ELW- 49 Needle rollers on clutch I bearings to servo push rod IL C) release levers WVH-12 lntroductron of ‘S’ type engrne 18 7 1 ratro steenng WVH- 43 mountrng ELW-64 Taper roller beanngs on rear Aeposttronlng of voltage axle ptnton (except 12/41 regulator ELW-87 axle ratto) WVH- 77 Modtftedvoltage regulator ELW-81 Parco lubrlred tappets WVH- 98 Modtfteddynamoand regulator ELW-87 May 56 to Jun 57 F FLWltoFLWlOl Reach nut and washer to suit spot facing of ball lotnt FLW- 1 Rolh-Royca Silver Wraith and trunnion body. output Long Whatbme shaft to propeller shaft I Jan 52 to May 53 A ALWl toALW51 Hot and cold de-mister Modrfred radrator bottom tank Reduced fnctron on steenng \ ALW- 27 and matnx (P A S I FLW- 20 connections lntroductton of 8 1 compresston Caster angle wedges I ratto FLW- 60 Needle rollers In clutch Voltage regulatorwcth swamp release levers ALW-29 rescstance FLW-68 Introduction of orldeflector Bentley camshaft frtted BLW 15 plate for rear shock damper FLW- 74 Parco lubrlzed tappets BLW- 17 Introductronof 18 7 steering ratlo Deletton of non-opposed springs on left-hand dnve cars LFLW- 96 In srde steering tube BLW 39 4” longer bonnet Jul 57 to Jan 58 G GLW 1 toGLW26 No recordable modtflcatlons ROLLS-ROYCE
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Mar 58 to Ott 58 ti HLW i to HLW 52 No recordable modrflcatlons Revised type of rear engine rnountmg SWA-206 Rolls-Royca Phantom IV Modlhed push button and door handle WA- 51 Mar 51 to Jun 52 A 4AF2to4AF22 No recordable modlflcatlons Increased numberof flxlng holes Mar 53 to Ott 55 0 4BP1 to4BP7 Norecordable mocilflcatlons In rearaxletube 9% 67 Foldrngarm rest in front seats SXA137 Nov 55 to Dee 56 C 4CS2to4CS6 No recordable modlfcatlons Steenng lever with taper roller bearings In place of bushes DA-151 Modlfled shakeback stopfront Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I and rear brake assembites Standard Saloon %A-167 Strengthening front slrspenslon Apr 55 to Jan 56 A SWA 2 to SWA 250 Modrfred butterflyvalveand fulcrum bracket Jan.56 to May 56 SXA 1 to %A251 l, countersunk screws SU carburetter Mar 56 to Jun 56 i3 SYB2toSYB250 Modlfled seahng ring, centre Introducuon of thrck washer SWA 14 Jun 56 to Sep 56 SZB 1 to SZB 251 steermg operated lever under fulcrum bracket bolt (PAS) SYB- 2 lock plate tocompensate Dual brake master cyltnders SYB- 50 for drstortron of lugs on Modified dynamo and voltage front pan I regulator SYB- 90 Setscrews Instead of studs Radiator and dram tap suttahle SWA- 24 for marn beanng caps for modlfred frame SYB-116 Improved seakng between lntroductlonof copper petrol wrndscreen washer and wiper SZFJ 29 SWA- 40 wes mountrng and body Reach nut and washer to sun Steenngballfoint castle new spot facfng of ball and nuts wrth Increased beanng trunnlonfomt body. output surface shaft to propeller shaft SZB- 35 SWA- 56 lncreasedfnctron on brake llphill run pipes from twin shakeback stops and master cylinders SZB- 69 Increased load on servo Weldedframestlffenersonea ch return spring I srde of fackq bracket SZB-113 Increased drameter rear Revised frame fsdaved ends1 SZB’39 englne mountrng bolt and Reversal ot power c+inaer modified bracket mountfng bolt (P A S ) SZB-183 Modified bosses to Increase SWA- 62 strength of rear axle tube Aug 56 to Ott 56 C SBC 2 to SBC 150 Increased number of fixing Improved water and 011mrst Ott 56 IO Apr 57 SCCl toscc151 holes m rear axle centre seakng on servo i casing SK-112 Strengthening spring support Voltage regulator wtth swamp plate. front suspension SWA-70 reststance (H type) see- 33 Modified rear loom to cut out Introduction of 18 7 steering brake light on side on which ratro on left-hand dnve cars SCC- 69 flasher is rn operation SWA- 72 Introduction of oil deflector Modified flanges on exhaust plate for rear shock fittings SWA-126 damper see-1 19 Wheel cyknder matenal Feb 57 to May 57 D SDD 2 to SD0 450 Strengthenedfront shockdamper changed from alumrnrum to Apr 57 to Aug 57 SED 1 toSED451 body - rntroductlon of sleeve In SWA-136 cast Iron mountrng bolt bore SDD- 98 Stronger clamp for rear Strongerfront shockdamper SWA-146 anti-roll bar casing SOD-350 Filter m brake fluid supply Combrned InerttMand starter SWA-152 tank nng. modlfled starterdnve Introductionof alumrnrum brake and sttffened clutch casing SED-131 mastercyknder SWA-162 Provrslon of drag knks with Aug 57 to Jan.58 E SFE 1 toSFE 501 8 1 compression ratioengine SFE- 9 greater resistance to kinkIng Dee 57 to Jul58 SGE 2 to SGE 500 Modrffed stub axle voke seal SFE- 23 under compresston SWA-168 Strengthened door’hinges SFE- 75 21 ROLLS-ROYCE
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Aug 57 to Jan 58 t SFF.1 tc SFE 501 Strongerdrag ltnks SFE-109 Twtn jet centrally mounted Dee 57 to Jul 58 SGE 1 to SGE 500 DR 3 w1pf3 motor SE-279 wlndscreen washer BLC- 11 (contrnued) Stronger rear shock damper Ftnal type modtfted stubaxles BLC- 11 llnk bushes SFE-367 Modrfted rear brake expander lmprovedpropallershaftsedl SGE 160 wedges BLC- 18 Grease lubricated track rods BLC- 18 JuI58 toNov 58 SHF 1 to SHF 251 Deletton of lubncatlon pope Grease lubncated centre Ott 58 to Jan 59 SJF 2 to SJF 250 on Idler lever SHF- 1 steenng BLC- 28 Modtfted mounttng of rear Strengthened front hubs BLC- 38 SllenCer to prevent bWWtQ C 48 dynamo BLC 39 mounttng rubber St+ 1 Modtfted radiator heater and Improved type rear brake de-mtster connecttons BLC- 38 expanderwedges SHF- ! TWIT jet centrally mounted Dee 58 tc Jul.59 C CLC 1 to CLC 47 Modtfteddoor handleswtth wmdscreen washer St-IF- 1 button sealtna CLC- 8 Grease lubncated track rods SHF- 1 Extended neik on propeller Larger dtametcr rear axle shaft shaft seal CLC- 26 splines SHF- 1 Deletton of check valve In Grease lubncated centre brake fluid supply prpes CLC 31 steenng SHF- 1 lntermedtate heater and de-mrster controls SHF- 1 Wtre type clips on propeller Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II shaft grease seal SHF- 1 Standard Saloon Strengthened front hubs SHF- 1 Aug 59 to Dee 59 A SPA 2 to SPA 326 Stepped type crown wheel C 48dynamo SHF- 43 Nov 59 to Mar 60 SRA 1 to SRA325 bolts SPA-260 Ftnal scheme strengthened lntroductton of seamless prop stubaxle SJF-122 shaft SPA-272 Modrfted door handle with ~ntroductronof soltdcamshaft SPA-31 4 button sealing SJF-140 Sealed thermal delay swatch SRA- 33 Freewheekng boot lock Improved typeof crown wheel mechanrsm SJF-168 bolts SRA-181 Jan 59 toFeb 59 G SKG 1 to SKG 125 Deletan of checkvalve tn Improved throttle control Feb 59 to Apr 59 SLG 2 to SLG 126 brake flurd supply popes SKG- 1 linkage (left-hand cars) LSRA-315 Modtfted heater and de-mtster Engtne vtbratron cushion fttted SRA-32 1 connecttons on radtator SKG-119 Feb 60 to Apr 80 B STB 2 to STB 500 lmprovedcarburetterchoke Mar 59 to Jun 59 H SMH 1 to SMH 265 Extended neck on propeller Apr 60 to Sep 60 SVB 1 to SVB 501 operatlon STB-282 Mav 59 to Jut 59 SNH2toSNH262 shaft seal SMH- 3 Sl type front stlencer STB-370 Shortened fan extenston cone SVB- 17 Flatted tappets SVB-431 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Jun 60 to Dee 60 C swc 2 to swc 730 Strengthentngof front shock Long Wheehse Nov 60 to Feb 61 SXC 1 to SXC 67 1 damper casq (new mt’g plate) swc- 44 Nov 57 to Jun.68 A ALC 1 to ALC 26 Improved typedoor seals ALC 15 Modtftedcarburetters -fuel Stronger rear shock damper vaponsatcon swc-130 knk bushes ALC- 19 Modrftedmethcdof mounting Feb 58 to Jan 59 B BLC 1 toBLC51 Modtfred rear stlencer mount1 “9 fast idle cam bracket swc-184 to prevent burntng mounting Improved type radtator filler rubber ELC- 1 cap seal SWC-232 Improved propeller shaft M6dlfw.i crankcase to Improve centnng button and seal BLC- 1 cam and tappet lubncatlon SWC-320 Deletron of Idler lever Improved Instrument facla lubncatton prpe BLC- 1 ctgar lighter Addtttonal coM air Intake Intermediate heaterand sxc 1 de-muster controls BLC- 1 Operattng handle fltted to Wtre type ckps on propeller cappcng r&l outlet duct 22 shaft grease seal BLC 5 Improved type starter motor ROLLS-ROYCE
Approximate Senes Chassts number Modification Introduced Approximate Series Chassis number Modification Introduced Delivery dates Delivery dates
Jun 60 to Oec 60 C swc 2 to swc 730 lntroductlon of spare wheel Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II Nov 60 to Feb 61 SXC 1 to SK 671 compartment cover Long Wheelbase (continued) Introduction of map light and Sep 59 to Aug 60 A LCA to LCA 76 newswttchbox sxc- 1 i Improved throttle control linkage (LH cars) LLCA- 1 Loud speaker In parcel shelf Sealed thermal delay swatch and radfo balance control i EngInevIbratIon cushion lntroducoon of valve stem fltted LCA 2 packings sxc- 19 lntroductlon of solld camshaft LCA 11 Hardenedallover bushless Stepped type of crown wheel rockersand flatted rocker bolts LCA- 16 shaft SXC-389 Improved type of crown wheel Lowered exhaust pipe sxc-393 bolts LCA- 19 Strengthening of front shock lntroductlon of seamless prop damper casing (new shock r’ shaft LCA- 29 damper bodies) sxc-623 Improved carburetter chcke Feb 61 toAug 61 D SYD 2 to SY D 550 Improved choke operation - operation LCA- 31 Jun 61 toDec 6, SZD 1 to SZD 551 heat sink SYD-336 Sl typefront silencer LCA- 57 IntroducGon of petrol tank Flatted tappets LCA- 69 breather SYD-408 Shortened fan extension cone LCA- 70 Improved top mounting bracket Improved type radlatorflller dssy. fOreleWG?llyoperated cap seal LCA- 76 ww?dow Ml SY D496 Waterproof spark plug adaptors SZD- 39 Aug 60toMay61 B LCB 1 toLCB 101 Strengthening of front shock Plasticduct in front doors to damper casing (new mt’g plates prevent lngressofwater only) LCB- 1 EOW SZD-341 Modified carburetters - fuel Slldlng door for front door vaponsation I LCB- 8 cubby box M&fled method of mounting Central heater duct to rear fast Idlecam bracket compartment Modlfled crankcase to Improve Introduction of blue Instrument cam and tappet lubncatton LCB- 29 lghtlng Improved type starter motor LCB- 41 Rear wlndow de-mister switch SZD-347 U D 5692 on Instrument facla Improved Instrument facla lntroductlon of handbrake ctgar !Ighter warmnghght lntroductlon of spare wheel LCB- 42 Combtned flasher and compartment cover fltck switch Introduction of map Ilght and Stiffened intenof mirror stem new switchbox Clews pin material changes lnrroduction of valve stem front brakes LSZD-603 packings LCB- 48 Lowered exhaust pipe LCB- 63 Dee 61 to Aug 62 E SAE 1 to SAE 685 New cgar lighter In RH Hardened all over bushless companion SAE- 1 rockers and flatted rocker Improved coolant and heater shaft LCB- 67 hoses LSAE- 85 1oud speaker In parcel shelf lntroductlon of totally enclosed and radlobalancecontrol LCB- 73 crankcase breathmg (LH cars Strengthenrng of front shock LSAE- 91 only) damper casing (new shock FIbreglass air silencer LSAE-371 damper bodies) LCB- 81 AdditIonal washeron bell crank lever inter brake Apr 61 to Jul62 C LCC 1 to LCC 101 Improved choke operatton heat system ILH cars only) LSAE-379 sink LCC- 1 Revised rear lamp&mod to lntroductlonof petrol tank rear lamp platform SAE-389 breather LCC- 16 Sealed beam light unit SAE-407 Improved topmountlng bracket Lighter steenng (LH cars) LSAE-441 assy for electncally Revised taming gear 011let SAE-507 operated window hft ccc- 21 23 ROLLS-ROYCE
Approximate Series Chassisnumber Modification Introd!,ced Aooroximate Series Chassis number Modtfication Introduced Delivery dates Deiivew dates
Apr 61 to Jut 62 C LCC 1 toLCC 101 Waterproof sparklng plug Starter relay pos. cable re-routed (conttnuedi adaptor LCC- 78 Stronger torus cover sprtngs Rear wIndow demlster swatch Introduction of handbrake on Instrument facta LCC- 48 pulley (RH cars) Sliding door for front door Sep 63 io Jan 64 E SEV 1 to SEV 495 Ram feed hose re-routed cubby box Single bolt seat belt anchorages IntroductIonof handbrake USA &Canada warning light Lucas RB 340 regulator and Combined flasher and LCC- 49 rnountlng bracket headlamp flck switch Wider rear seats Introduction of blue Instrument N 16 Y sparking plugs (except ltghtlng USA) StIffened Intenor rnlrror stem Plastic duct In front doors to Ccc 63 to Jul64 F SFU : to SFU 803 88°C thermostat prevent Ingress of water to Increased borecarburetter vent E.0 W LCC- 51 PWS Clews pun material change, Pre-load prop shaft centre beanng front brakes LCC- 7? FreshaIr Intakecontrol knob lntroductlon of totally enclosed re-positloned crankcase breathing (LH cars Vented flywheel casing under onlv) LLCC- 74 cover lmdroved codantand heater SGT 1 to SGT 659 hoses LLCC- 83 Jun 64 to Nov 64 Nemag speedometer Standard S2 type heattng and Rear wheels with wider nms de-misting LLCC- 92 Deletion of stop/flasher relay Ott 64toFeb 65 SHS 1 to SHS 357 Re-routed steenng hoses Jun 62toDec 62 D LCD 1 to LCD 25 Fibreglass air stlencer LCD- 5 Addltmnal washer on bell crank Jan 65 to Jun 65 SJR 1 toSJR623 New type casting for tappet blocks lever Inter brake system ILH Ventilated bell housing cars only) LLCD- 7 Fuel pumpwlth nylon barner Sealed beam light unit LCD 8 diaphragm Lighter steering (LH carsonly) LLCD- 11 May65 to Sep 65 K SKP 1 to SKP423 Revised rear lamp and mod to Heat treated chtlled iron tappets rear lamp platform LLCD- 14 lnlerference fit cylmder hners Aevtsedttminggearoll)et LCD- ‘9 NewfuelpumpS U typeAUF400 (Home cars) Modlfled type scraper rings ROUS-RO sllva Cloud Ill Stanclar Moon From G Senes onwards, the letter ‘C’ following the chassis number lndlcates a coachbull car Ott 62 A SAZltoSAZ61 Bracket ‘A’ bankdowntake pipe Rolls-Royca Silver cloud ill Not issued B Not Issued Not tssued Long Wheelbase Sep 62 to May 63 C sex 1 to sex 877 New water tap and steady post Ott 62 to Jan 63 A CAL 1 to CAL 83 New water tap and steady post Starter nng with hardened teeth Starter nng wrth hardened teeth tips tips Handbrake warning lamp Handbrakewamtng lamp Master cyl. -bracket bolted on Master cyl .- bracket bolted on enclosed crankcase breather enclosed crankcase breather 8: 1 C/A pistons forcertaln cars only Jan 63 to Jun 63 CBLltoCBLGl Wax filled thermostat Front wing tensioner stay Deletion of camshaft bushes Deletion of camshaft bushes Stainless steel wheel discs Wax fllled thermostat Modlfled twin S.U. fuel pumps StaInless steel wheel discs Jun 63 to Feb 64 CCL 1 toCCL 101 Windscreen wiper stop May 63 to Ott 63 D SDW 1 to SDW 601 WIndscreen wiper stop Fuel pump flexible pope S.U carb float chambers revised Door seals Fuel pump flexible pipes Starter relay pos cable rerouted 24 New door seals Stronger torus cover springs ROLLS-ROYCE
Approximate Series Chassts number Modification Introduced Approximate Series Chassisnumber Modification Introduced Delivery dates Delivery dates
Jun.63 to Feb 64 C CCL 1 to CCL 101 lntroductton of handbrake pulley Introductton of soltd camshaft 5AS39 (continued) (AH cars) Stepped type crown wheel bolts 5 AS 47 Ram feed hose rerouted Improved type crown wheel bolts 5 AS 67 Srngle bolt seat belt anchorage Introduction of seamless prop (USA&Canada) shaft 5ASb5 Lucas RB 340 regulator and lmprovedcarburetterchoke mounttng bracket operation 5AT20 N 16 Y sparking plugs (except USA) Sl type front silencer 5AT32 Choke tn reverse lamp ctrcun Flatted tappets 5AT50 Wider rear seats Modtftedcarburetters-fuel vaponsatton 5AT60 Feb 64toAug 64 D CDL 1 to CDL95 88°C thermostat Mcdtfied method of mounting Increased borecarburetter vent fast tdlecam bracket 5AT82 , ptpes Shortened fan extension cone 5AT86 Pre-load prop. shaft centre beanng Improved type radtator ftlier Fresh atr Intake control knob cap seal 5AT96 repositionea Rear wheels with wider nms Feb 61 to Jul61 B 5BVlto5BVlOl Strengthened front shock Vented flywheel casing undercover Aug 61 to Jan 62 5BX2to5BXlOO damper casrng (new mt’g plate 0nlY) 5BV 1 Sep 64 to Jun 65 E CELl toCtL105 Nemag speedometer Modtfted crankcase to Improve Rerouted steenng hoses camandtappet lubncatton I 5BVlS New type casttng for tappet Improved h/pe starter motor I blocks lntroductton of valve stem Ventilated bell housing packings 5BV21 Jun 65 to Aug 65 CFL 1 toCFL41 Heat treated chilled Iron Hardened allover bushless \ tappets rockers and flatted rocker lnterferencefttcyltnder liners shaft Modified type scraper nng Improved Instrument facta cgar kghter Aug 65 to Sep 65 G CGL 1 to CGL 29 New fuel pump S.tJ type Strengthened front shockdamper AUF 400 (Home cars) casing (new shockdamper bodies) 5BV95 Throughtheframeexhaust ROlb-flo~ safer Cloud Ill (intermediate) 5BV99 a Coachbuitt Improved choke operation - Apr 65 to Dee 65 B CSCl Bto Fuel pumpwtth nylon barner heat sink 5BX52 CSC 141 B draphragm Waterproof spark plug adaptor 58X54 Heattreatedchtlled tron lntroductton of petrol tank tappets breather 5BX64 lnterferencefttcyltnderltners Combated flasher and head \ NewfuelpumpSU typeAUF400 lampfkckswttch 5BX96 (Home cars) lntroductsn of blue I Modtftedtypescrapernng cnstrumentltghttng Nov 65 to Feb 66 C csc1cto Nov 61 to Nov 62 C 5CGlto5CG79 Throwhtheframeexhaust csc 19c (final) - 5CGll Introductton of handbrake The ftrst senes of these cars were included wtth the Standard Saloons and tdenttfted by the letter warnatg light folbwtng the chassis number. Revtsed rear lamp & mod to rear lamp platform 5LCGlS Clews pin matenal change. front brakes 5CG33 Rolls-Rep Phantom V Improvedcoolant and heater Sep 59 to J~l.60 A 5ASl to5ASlOl Sealed thermal delay swatch hoses 5CG47 Aug.GO to Feb 61 5AT2to5ATlOO Engtne vtbratton cushton Heavter gauge stone guard to flmd 5AS 3 reduce damage to petrol pump 5CG51 lmprovedthrottlecontrol Underseat heater hoses lmkagn (LH cars) I rerouted to prevent chaftng 5 LCG 65 25 ROLLS-ROYCE
Series Chassis number Introduced Delivery dates
Nov 61 toNov.62 C 5CG 1 to 5CG 79 lntroductton of totally enclosed konttnued) crankcase breathtng (LH cars onlv) 5 LCG 65 Addtttonal washer on bell crank lever triter brake system (LH cars onlyi 5 LCG 75 Revtsed ttmtng gear oil )et Lghter steenng (LH cars only) 5 LCG 79 Sealed beam light untt Fibreglass air stfencer 5 LCG 79 Sep.62 to Mar 64 A 5VAl to5VA123 Handbrakewamtng lamp Starter nng with hardened teeth ttps Enclosed crankcase breather Wax filled thermostat Delebon of camshaft bushes Fuef pump ffexiMe pipes Stronger torus cover spring Nov 63 to Aor. B 5VB 1 to5VB51 New refngerabon compressor mounttngbracket Barn feed hose m-routed Lucas RB 340 regulator and mountcng bracket N 16 Y sparktng plugs (except USA) Apr 64 to Oct.64 C 5vc 1 to5vc51 Stainless steel exhaust @3T thermostat increased bore carburetter vent DIDBS
bearing Vented flywheel castng undercover Sep 64 to Sep 65 D 5VDl to5VDlOl Dimmer refaYrear lamps Nemag speedometer Steering hoses rerouted New type casttng for tappet blocks Ventitated bell housmg Addttconalheater matnx wtth revised piping Fuel pump with nylon barrier dlephwm Sep.65 toMar 66 E 5VE 1 to5VE51 New fuel pump S.U. type AUF 4OOtHome cars) Interference. . ._. fii cyltnder kners Modlt~ed tvpe scraper rings Heat treated chilted Iron tappets Mar.66 to Apr 66 F 5VF 1 to5VF163 New fuel pump S U type AUF 400 (All cars)
26 Rolls-Royce and Bentley
suvBrshBdow 1965 to I976 Not.: All coachburit cars were denoted by the prefix C (e g CRX) up to car serral number 1976 to 1960 CRX 6646 Convertrble cars produced after CRX 6646 however. are denoted by the ii!isz%” 1976 to 1960 preftx D (e g DRX). while Twodoor saloons continue to be denoted by the prefix C rsda 1965 to 1976 1976 to 1960 Lkhe , 1971 to date PhwttomVl 1966 to date Camargw 1975 to date
The first letter of the car serial number denotes the body stylrng S Standard saloon (Standard sedan in the USA) C Two-door saloon (Twodoor coupe at the USA) 0 Convemble L Long wheelbase saloon {Long wheelbase formal sedan in the USA) Phantom VI Camargue
The second letter differentrates Srlver Shadow motor cars from the Bentley T Serves R Rolls-Royce . B Bentley
The thad letter denotes whether the car is left or nght-hand dnve X Left-hand dnve (not applicable to North American cars after 1972) H Rrght-hand drive A North Amerrcs 1972 model year B North America 1973 model year C North Amenca 1974 model year D North Amenca 1975 model year E North Amenca 1976 model year F North America 1977 model year G North Arnenca 1978 model year K North America 1979 model year L North Amenca 1966 model year In a&bon, a fetter ‘C’ IS used as a suffix letter after the car senal number to rndrcate that the vehtcle hasbeen produced to the 1966 Caltfornran specrfrcatron (e g SRL 39754 C) ROLLS-ROYCE AND BENTLEY
Approximate Chassisnumber Modification Approximate Chassis number Modifrcatron Delivery dates Debvery dates
Rolls-Royce Phantom VI All cars 1965 to 1980 except Phentom VI Apn 1966 4108 1St Phantom VI Sepr 1965 1001 4636 Antr-theft rgnrtron co11 1060 Harmoolc damper to crossmembet 4874 Last Phantom VI prtor to GM 400 gearbox and 1365 %s In dla heatrng system all power brakes 1467 Lighter brake pedal 1740 Steel accumulator casing Feb 1978 PGH 101 rntroductron of Phantom VI with GM 400 gearbox and all power brakes Aug 1966 2000 134 Last PhantomVI prior tovehicle 2499 Chrlled Iron tappets rdentrfrcatron numbers WINI 2639 Strffened tappet cover 2641 Starterdrsconnected from splrt parkrng 2832 88’C thermostat 2951 Drain hole In starter motor
Ott 1967 ;Ez Sagrnaw steenng pump all cars 3034 Ankle freezer deleted from front passenger compartment 3253 Breatherongearboxactuator 3369 New boot lid seal Addrtronal dram holes rn body 3552 Fixedquarter lrght 3969 Reverse gear lock relay deleted
Apr 1968 4008 4084 Brake lrnkage prvot prns 4129 Simpler sealing rn rear rams 4316 Stiffened bell housrng 4386 Thrckerbatterycable 4469 Revised handbrake 4483 All cars - GM 400 transmrssan 4874 Nocars producedafter4874untrl5001
5192 New alternator tan 5512 Newlockrng strip, srde steenng levers 5603 No cars produced after 5603 untrl6000
Mar 1968 6000 6300 Vtscous coupkng on fan 6300 New wlndscreen washer Hrgher steertng ratio 6545 Hub yoke nut wrth htgher tlghtenlng torque 6725 lnhrbrtor tabfets rn fuel tank 6771 Flat ledge nm road wheels 6792 All bodres to FSS spec 6996 Bleed valve In ‘G’ valve
Aug 1969 7Oc6 7152 Strengthened accumulator clamprng rrng 7209 Longer bonnet locatrng dowels 7318 Splrt pm rn steenng box 7325 Swung needlecarburetters 7404 Front heyht control deleted 7500 AC U.onallcars 7500 C A V alternator 7500 Permanent magnet wrper motor 28 7532 Steel fan cowl ROLLS-ROYCE AND BENTLEY
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7600 Modlfled battery cover 11466 Long stroke dampers 7620 Stamless exhaust 11501 17 5 1 steenng ratto 7650 Strengthened handbrake callper 1 1600’ Mk V speedometer head 7694 Ttnterne petrol tanks 11690 Alumtnlum door lock roller 7924 15 lb sq/tn relief header tank 11732 Ashtray In top roll 7850 Hot Idlecompensator 11800 Larger tappets houstng brake pump 7904 Modified hazard warning swatch 11882 1971 package deal 7917 RIgId pump to accumulator pipes 11802 New swltchbox casing 11900 Press-In wheel studs Dee 1369 8ooo 11970 Modlfled height control valve 8000 Modsfled mdtcatorswltch 8101 Reposltoned s!l! control tads Nov 1971 12000 8200 Hardened seat In accumulator 12000 Improved rear seat 8222 Smaller steenngwheel 12380 Dagenlte white top battery (except USA1 8254 Flexible hose wtth staInless cover 12428 Kangol seat belts (USA only) 8510 Woodvllledlaphragm In accumulator 12461 New door striker plate 8532 Anklefreezerdeleted, right--hand 12490 RIgId pipes 0 375 In. 0.D pump to 8569 Asymetnc alternator fan accumulator 8601 Increased clearance seat to console 12566 Tudor wlndscreen washer bottle 0742 63/c litre engine 12657 New piston nng matenal 8861 No cars produced after 8861 until 9001 12720 New windscreen wIperand panel swttch 12728 Rofan alternator belt June 1970 9001 12734 Cornlchecompllant front suspenston 9001 Addnlonal radio suppresslon 12760 Improved controls labelling 9113 Splgoned roadheels 12800 Nylon ball III accumulator deleted 9131 Wfck In battery box 12858 Modlfled expansion tank 9200 European suspension -all but USA 12888 Slmpllfled radio mounttng 9240 An&roll baron coachbullt 9380 New brake callpers Feb 1972 1306 9393 Increased helghtcontrol sensltlvttv 13000 Fiofan fan belts 3400 Whites speedometer drive 13051 New dlstnbutor advance for full emtssion 9577 New windscreen wiper box control engines 9584 Steel distribution valve 13178 PhIllips double cone speaker 3630 New front seat mechanism 13326 Spherical faced cam follower 3650 Centrahsed door locking 13485 Compliant front suspensmn (all cars1 3678 New ‘0’ ring in brake pump 13754 1972 electrical package deal 9170 All coachbullt cars to Corniche spec\ficatlon 13861 Lighter brake pedal (Comiche) 9898 Tnco windscreen washer 13880 Weakener cut-off swttch inchoke hsg New camshaft 13922 New rear calipers (export Comtcheb ~~ Strengthened torque arm 3336 New petrol pipe clap Sept 1972 14000 14097 Slale air outlet Jan. 1971 10000 14122 Improved speed control connection 10000 Raw edge fan belts 14198 6lastc seal on valve collets 10245 Terylene fan belts 14472 New heater tap hoses 14643 Smaller air silencer 10322 Speed control optlonal FF 10346 Window in battery box 14674 Introduction of Camargue . 10400 Wash-wipesystem 14746 Steenng column heat shield lo500 Ventilated front wheel discs 14889 MetnccalipersM170pads (coachbuIlt 10550 ImprovedVHF suppresson 14954 1973 Detox regulations 10600 Balanced rotor andvented dlstnbutor 14980 Modlfled hydraulic flutd reservoir 10851 Triangle levers to clear exhaust Feb 1973 15OOa June 1971 11000 1!io59 Larger brake ‘On’ stop (Amencan saloon) 11130 Green brake flud 15302 Actuator vent into heater duct ‘1155 Lighter brake pedal (USA & Canada) 15487 Improved door hanging (Comiche) 1. ‘Q ModIfIeddistributor 15630 714 In. UNF accelerator pedal clamplng bolt 112!” 1 2.1 fan (Improved hoses) 15638 Castro1RR363 hydraulic flutd 29 ROLLS-ROYCE AND BENTLEY
Chassisnumber Modification Approximate Chassisnumber Modification Approximate Delivery dates Delivery dates 18436 Improved carburetter T piece (SWB) 15815 VentedfrontdtscsM170padsLLWBt 185% Eltmtnation of overtoad on fuse 5 (SWB) 15854 Lighter brake pedal 18552 Vtnyl top dressing (4 door saloon) 15855 H/Lamp washIwpe (Swedtsh cars) 18563 1974 package phase 1 -wide track (Cornlche) 15896 increased stlent padding (Saloon OTA) 18626 Softer engtne mountings (Camargue) 15941 15” ttmlng marks 18627 FD crossmember wtth through bofts 15950 All vented front brake dtscs M 170 pads 18670 Radiator shell mounting bolts USA lSW8J June ‘1973 16060 18836 Improved brake dtsc cnmpng (standard) 16060 Headrest fttttng tn seat back (approx. Std.) 18865 KPH speedo’s Australia (SWBI 16079 Foot operated parking brake LH 18878 Improved brake disc cnmping fconverttble) 16130 90.1 sensitmty HC system 18935 Improved brake disc cnmptng (Cornche saloon) 16174 1973 package steering column 16214 1973 packagedeal June 1974 19000 16252 Alloy spring pot cover Improved mascot (LWBJ 18458 Improved speedometer cable (saloon) 19037 Improved brake disc crimping (LWB) 16563 Blue spot tape player 19063 19076 KPH speedo’s Australta (LWB) 16573 Polyesterwoodwork-Comlche 19088 Pioneer QP444 tape player (CamargueJ 16576 Improved speedometer cable (coachbuIlt) Throttle levers (Camargue) 16600 Strengthenedtoquearm bkt (approx.1 19094 Repostttoned G vafve screw (LWB) 16657 Deeper fan spigot fLW8) 19121 19201 Reposittoned G valve screw (SWB) 16666 Compftant stde steering fever Moon) Reposittoned G valve screw fcoachbutltj 16672 Improved front engtne cover (LWB) 19232 19289 KPH speedo’s Australia (coachbuilt) 16685 Piasttc bulheye LLWB) 19378 Preservattve coated brakedtscs fLW8) 16899 Hvdraultc antt-surge baffle Preservativecoated brake discs (coachbutlt) 16877 Elrmtnatton of overload on fuse 5 19419 Softer engine mountings (LWB) 16877 Vinyl topdresstng (LWB) 19443 19498 Australten type top rofl toall SWB 16928 FD crossmemberwith through bolts (LWB) 19535 Softer seat for starter Interlock (1WB) 19577 Improved mascot focatton 17000 19577 LongwheelbssenondivtslonHR70HR15 17056 011hangup mod kzonvertrble) 19605 Australian top roll to all LWB 17072 Carpets with Velcro except LW8 19615 Preservativecoated brakediscs (SWB) 17100 Compliant side steenng fever (Corntchef 19640 LongwheelbasediiisionHR7OHR15 17270 011hang-up mod (Comiche saloon) 19668 Device to prevent premature tllumtnatton 17381 Newfuelptpe run of brake fknd warning light tLW8) 17408 Addiitortaldashboatddra~n 19673 Shorter wheel studs (Camargue) 17509 Deletton of throttle stop (Corntche) 19700 New hoses (brake) 17515 1974 Detox regs. (Corntche) 19731 Ptoneer OP444 tape player kxtachbutltJ 17516 Mirror. s/control. tape, Wrest (standard) 19741 First Sobx and Dpus (Camargue) 17567 De&ton of keywamtng buzzer (OTA Comlchel 19754 F?oneerQP444 tape player (LWB) 17571 Deletion of throttle step (standard) 19800 New switch diaphragm 17619 New Bosch radii 19893 Softer seat for starter Interlock (SWB) 17629 1974 Detox regs. Moonl 17672 Deletion of key warning buzzer (OTA saloon) 17768 011hangup mod Mandardl Nov 1974 17685 Deletton of chargng plug Shorter wheet studs (LWBj 17919 Deletion of two level fiihtrng (Comchel 20019 Rocker type companion swatch 17980 Dwper fan spigot (Comtchej 20058 Ptoneer QP444 tape player tSW8) 20120 Shorter wheel studs (coachburltl Feb. 1974 20171 CentreexitmantfoldIcatafyst (coachbutltl :r% Reposnloned G vafve screw (Camargue) 20181 Shorter wheel studs (SWB) 16171 Deeper fan spQot (standard) 20200 ImprovedCDL 18227 Improved front engtnecover Lcoachbuiltl 20201 Dewce to prevent premature illuminatton of 18254 Imptwedfront engrnecover (SWB) brake fluid warning ~YIVB) - 18269 1974packagephasel -wtdetracklsakxM 20345 Modded thermostat coil assv(machbutltl 18270 Pfastic bullseyes Lsaloon) 20579 Modded thermostat coil assy (LWB) 18340 Sundym standard~saloon. except UK 20628 Centre extt manfotd/catafyst fLW8) 30 W Germany 81Australta) 20665 Mod&d thermostat assy (SWB) c ROLLS-ROYCE AND BENTLEY
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20712 Seat beltwarntng(USAcoachbutlt) No\ 1975 23000 20755 Centre exit manifofd/catalyst (SWB) 23024 Steenng pump pulley interference fit on shaft 20797 1975 speciftcatton (Japan) 23040 Low fluid washer bottleand washer pump (LWB) 23059 1976 USA spectfrcatton (Cornchel vacuum Feb. 1975 21666 advance distnbutor for USA, Australia and Japan 21164 Ham bulbs-all LHcars except Htgh pressure accumulator switch Sweden h USA 23332 Stiffened ‘A’ post on Camargue to use 21177 Seat belt warning (USA SWB) Corniche cubby box lght switch and door stop 21324 Moddad throttle levers (coachbuIlt) 23527 Improved kiikdown swatch (LWB) 21366 k&id& throttle levers (LWB) 23603 Improved kickdown switch (coachburltl 214.41 Moddad throttle levers (SWB) 23808 Automattc bulls-eye operation (Camargue) 21729 Comtche cars (USAJ - with automatic air 23644 improved kickdown switch (SW81 condttroning unit. new facia/instrument boardandfuelvepouremtsstoncontrol Feb 1976 24000 21933 Prestone UT184 anti-freeze (OTA LWB) 24129 Improved expanstonvalve for automattc ACU 21998 Corntche cars IOTAI - with automatic atr 24331 Grooveless front main beanng shells 24431 (Japanese coachbutlt) AddItional / board and&&s i&ion with new plugs temperature sensing switch and electric /’ cooltng fan. Catafyttcexhaust and warntng June 1975 22000 buzzer. Exhaust fire shield 22073 (LWB) deletton of master cylinder/rear fog 24482 (Japanese SWB) Addittonal temperature sensing (amps. High pressure accumulator swttch switch and electrtc cooling fan. Catalrttc High pressure fuel pump-flow Check exhaust and wamtng buzzer. Exhaust fire shteld valve fuel vapour control (USA) 24500 Combtnedfront lamp with flasher lens 22088 Prestone anti-freeze UT1 84 (OTA SWB) (Italtan Comche) 22118 LSWB)Opus ignition new plugs (OTA) 24506 Dwers mirror to EEC regulations Rearfoglamps (all cars) high pressure (UK Camargue only) accumulator switch/deletion of master 24806 Dnvers meror to EEC regulattons cylinder. High pressure pump and fuel flow (UK Corntche only) check valve. fuel emisston vapour control 24811 Engine mounted speed control bellows (all cars) (USAoars only) 22192 1976USACamarguespectftcatton June 1976 Date of manufacture plate fltted to dash 22415 Smafler capachy accumulator sphere (SWB) 22448 Self cancelling door locks (Camargue) (JapanesecoachbutftI 22490 1976 USA SW8 specification 25328 Prov~sm of chikf restraint anchorages 22503 1976 USA LWB speciftcation. smaller (Australian Comiche) capacity accumulator sphere (LWB USA- Improvedquarterelectncwindow (lft Japan Australii) (Comiche convertible) 22572 Vacuum advancedistnbutor 25565 1976 regulatlcosspectficattonchanges 22583 Comtcha coupe DRH UK spectftcation. (SWB. USAand Canada) With automatic airconditrontng unit anti 25566 1976 regulations specification changes newfacia4nstrument board (LWB. USAand Canada) Dnvers mirrorto EEC regulations 22587 Srnallercepacitv accumulator sphere 25618 (Camargue to EEC countries. except UK) (Camargue) 22600 Vacuumadvancedistributor(SW8 USA-- 25623 Proviston of chtkf restratnt anchorages Japan-Australia) (Austrakan Camarguel 1976 regulattons speciftcatton changes ISWB. all 22648 Corntche saloon CRH UK specification 25625 With automatr air conditiontng untt and countries other than USA and Canada) new fact&nstrument board 25741 1976 regulattons spectfiition changes (LWB. 22673 Opus tgnitron. New plugs (OTA LWB) all countries other than USAand Canada) 22781 Improved wtndow lift motor ltmtt swatches 1976 regulattons spectficatron changes (Corm&e convertible to all countries) (Comcheonfy) 22847 Low fluid washer bottle and improved pump(Comche) Aug 1976 26000 22939 Low fluidwasher bottle and tmproved 26159 Improved catch for petrol filler box pump iSW@ (Camargue fuel lntegnty cars only) 31 ROLLS-ROYCE AND BENTLEY
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26706 Japanese regulation door mounted mrror 31885 Mlcheltn tyres fltted (NA cars) (Japanese Camargue only) 31961 Improved radiator matrix (Camargue) Improved throttie progresston (LH Cemargue 26708 Last of the Shadow I senes motor cars NAand Japan) Nocars producedafter 26708 until 30001 31962 Speedometerwired through No 2 fuse (Camargue)
Nov 1976 30001 Introduct!on of Sliver Shadow II senes and act 1977 BentleyT2 motorcars New ram seals (Cornlchel lmprovedgearandoutput shaft operatlon on 32035 SY steenngwheel fitted auto ACU contrds Goetz rack pinion seal (Camargue) Simpltfled InstallatK)n of otter switch 32036 Lengthened fuel filler hose (NACamargue) Improved run of cables 32101 Speclfted poundage reduced on front spnngs. US radiator matrix used on Japanese Corntche extra packing washer to rear springs WIS (OTA Camarguel 4-way window Ltftc:lrcult breaker (4 door cars) Tectyl coated accumuiator/frame hoses 30008 New boot handle (German 4 door cars) (Camargun) 30012 EEC dnvers mirror (continental EEC countnesl 32176 Screenwash pnmlng valve and Improved motor 75 ampalternator (Cornlche) (Comiche) E: New extenor door handles (4 door cars1 32180 Packing washer under front suspension bump 30083 1st Silver Wraith II (nondlwislonl stop (Camargue) 30300 Coolant pump seal fltted into housing with 32181 New speed control bellows (Camargue) 32204 Lengthened, beaded fuel tank filler tube 30446 New mounting bush for Menascn units (NAComtieonly) (NAcars) 32212 10/20gbss (Camargue) 30827 Modlfled Davall EWLclutch (UK Comlche) 32269 Plain washers to gearchange micro-switches 30886 1st Silver Wraith II (dlvlslon) (Cornichel 30904 Modlfled Davall EWL clutch (NA Cornlche) 32274 New assemblydlstnbutorandco~l 30987 kr-cored Instruments (Camargue) Posltlve seal on petrolgauge 32285 Lengthened, beaded fuel tank filler tube (NA SWB only) June 1977 31000 32328 Improved fuel vapour rollover valve 31113 Strengthened door hinge plates (Cornlchel 32330 Spans11fuel tank float fitted (Cormhe) 31130 Decreased hood cbsmg tenslon 32337 Improved ACIJ fan and compressor fuse 31142 Side marker lamps deleted (OTA LW8) carrier (Camargue) 31337 Side marker lamps deleted (OTA SWB) 32394 Lengthened, beaded fuel filler tube 31363 Strengthened door hatge plates (Camargue) (NA LWB only) 31386 RR tested HIF7 carburetter fbats 32408 Spansll fuel tank float htted (LWB) 31389 New rear ram seals 32414 Improved radiator matnx (Cornche) 31411 Improved water pump seal 32433 Improved heed restraint escutcheon 31497 Radiused radiator shell 32443 Screenwashprimlngvalveandtnrproved motor (w German Camargue only) (SWB) 31572 Mlchelln tyes fatted (NA Camargue) 32449 Plain washers togearchange micro-switches 31643 Modtfied Davall EWLclutch (Camargue) W’JW 31702 Protective sleeve fltted on steering hose 32484 Reduced run-out on brake discs 31742 Lengthened, beaded fuel tank filler tube 32485 Goetz rack pinion seal (Cornlche) (NA Camarguel 32488 Lengthened fuel f&r hose 31768 improved adjustment of lower quantity flap (NA convertibles only) 31839 Plam washers togearchange macro-switches 32500 Additional clip on choke solenoid wlnng to (Camargue) prevent chafing 31876 Screenwash pnming valve and Improved motel 32554 Improved throttle progresston (Camargue) (NA and Japan LH Cornlche) 31877 Spansil fuel tank float (Camargue) 32555 Fuelvapour valvefitted 31879 Improved fuel vapour roll-over valve Additional hazardwarning lights fitted 31882 Fuelvapourvalve M/Euro. Cornlche) AddItIonal hazard warning Ight 32563 Improved fuel vapour rollover valve 32 (W Euro Camargue) 32631 Atr diverter valve fatted (Australian Comiche)
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32633 SY steering wheel fltted (Cornchel Apr 1978 34ooo 32635 Packing washerunderfront suspension bump 34000 Improved sealing of fuel tank sender units stop (ComIche; 34050 Improved Dzus fuse cover fastener (SWB) 32653 SpansllfueltankfloatftttedISWB) 34100 Steel washer deleted from sub-f1ame mounts 32700 lmprovedcarburetterfloats ICornlche) 34127 Tectyl coatedaccumula!or/frame hoses (SWB) 32709 Newassemblydtsrnbutorandco~l (Corntchel 34174 Speclflcd poundage reduced on front sprtngs. 32712 Lengthened fuel filler hose (NA Cornlche) extra packing washer under rear springs 32716 Bosch relays in gearchange actuator (OTA SWB) (Camargue) 34187 New homologation plate (Italtan cars.1 32750 Uprated EWLmotors fSWl3I 34301 Spectfled poundage reducedoq front spnngs. 32772 Uprated EWL motors [LWBJ extra packing washer under rear springs 32790 improved Ozus fuse cover fastener (Cornlchel (OTA LWB) 32795 Tectyl coating on accumu!ator/frame hoses 34310 New speedcontrol bellows (LWB) (Cornichel 34380 New speedcontrol bellows (SWB) 32796 d New doorframes and mirrors (Camargue) 34396 New speed control bellows Kornlche) 32810 improved throttle progresston 34486 lmprovedaccumulatordlaphragms (NA& Japan LH SWB) 34510 Gearchange actuator, held In Park unless 32852 Improved throttle progresston lgnrtion on (NA & Japan LH LWBJ 34573 lY78 electrical package, lncludlng headlamp 32859 Specified poundage reduced on front spnngs. wash/w!pe extra packing washer under rear spnngs 34599 New wormshaft and motor in gearchange lOTALWBl actuator &diti&~~i\azard warning Itght (LWB) 34715 New arrangement rack and plnlon steenng 32673 Specified poundage reduced on front spnngs. gear tncludlng modtfled Inner tubesand extra packing washer under rear springs end aovers (OTA Cornlche) 34740 New Repa front seat belts 32905 Loctite used on cyltnder head core plugs 32910 lmoroved radiator matnx (SWB & LWB) Aug. 1978 35000 32934 Lengthened fuel filler hose (NA LWB) 35320 Ae-styled mounting bracket for centrecon: 32948 Modified boot lid handles to meet EEC 35380 New Dunlop steel braced tyres regulations 35427 New assembly tool ktit 32975 AddItIonal hazard warning light (SWBJ 35430 EGR solenoid deleted (new pope) Rear balance plpedeleled Jan 1978 35488 New hydraulic reservoir New temperaturesensor wheel for ACU 35512 Re-locatlon of water tap Packing washer under front suspension bump 35630 Re-styled mascot stop. Fuel vapour valvefttted (W Euro LWB) 35834 New rear pads (Mmtex) and callpers 33097 Improved carburetterfloats (LWBI New parktng brake matenal 33160 Revtsed posltlonlng of passenger door mirror New front padsandcaltpers together with 33167 Loctfleusedoncrankcasecoreplugs new ‘M’ springs 33171 Alrdlvertervalvefitted(Australlan LWB) Reduced run-out tolerance on brake discs 33174 Improved OEUSfuse cover fastener (LWB) 33107 New assemblydirectlon indicator switch Nov 1978 36000 (Camargue) 36035 1979 model year gearbox 33217 Goetz rack pmon seal {SWB & LWB) Metric bolts to flexplate 33252 Tectyl coating on accumulator/frame hoses 36179 Improvedcoolant radiator (LWBI 36350 improved desgn of radiator tank seam ImprovedEWLmotorsealing 36371 Revised wiper motor mounting Rev& brakeliaht switch settlna method 36581 New &or assembly courtesy light switch 33526 ;g;?r under bimp stop on f roni suspension 36506 New steering column heat sheId 36670 Single leg EWL motor lengthened fuel filler hose (NA SWBl 36670 Revised speed0 mounts Atr dlvetter valve fitted (Australian SWB) 36705 Newassemblyboot light switch (LWB) New headlamps to suit Improved washlwlpe 36718 Bosch relays In gearchange actuator (LWBI system 36806 Improved fuel cooler (Japanand USA) Speedometer wtred through tgnltlon 36833 Bosch relays In gearchange actuator (SWBt Newadapterfor bumper mounting 36077 New assembly boot light switch (SWB) 33 ROLLS-ROYCE AND BENTLEY l d Approximate Chassis number Modificatron Approximate Chassisnumber Modification Delrvery dates Delivery dates
36938 Lower poundage front road springs Two nrna-way sockets repiace one twenty-way 36863 improved ACU fan and compressor fuse socket orl gearbox actuator loom (4 door LH) earner (4 door cars) Mar 1980 Apr 1979 37000 Petrol Infectron (Calrfornran cars) 37000 Improved header tan& wrth addrtronal baffles More accurate ACU compressor ambrent 37027 Ptoneer KP292 tape player 6WBI cutout switch (SWB NA) 37034 Dtscharge hose and srlencer for ACU compressor 40245 More accurate ACU compressor ambrent 37141 improved accumulator draphragms cutout swttch (SWB RH) 37170 Lucas dtp swatch replaces Delco swatch 40253 Axle pinion 011seals replaced (LWBI 37173 New fan speed module mounhng bracket 40271 More accurate ACU compressor ambrent 37266 Srlencers frtted to ACU compressordrscharge cutout switch (SWB LH) hose (USAonly) 40341 Axle ptnron or1seals replaced (SWBj 37300 Redesgnedshaftandlevergearboxactuator 40542 Starter relay-starnless steelarmature 37325 Proneer KP292 tape player pull-off sphng (4door LH) 37429 Redestgned CDL solenotd, corrosron resrstant 40714 New Ice warning sensor (SW@ CDL plungers 40719 Longer Bosch Frankfurt SIXbutton radro (SWR) 37443 Starnless steel exhaust 40748 Improvedotter swtrch forair srlencerelbow 37570 New assemblydrrectron tndrcator swatch 40768 New Ice warnmg sensor (LWS! 37663 Posrtrvednveantr-streak wiper mechanrsm 40773 Longer Bosch Frankfurt SIX button radio (LWB) (LHD) 40836 Two nrne-way sockets replace one twenty-way 37735 New outside temp. sensor (LWB) socket on gearbox actuator loom (4 door RH) 37765 Improved petrol pump performance (OTA) 40875 New brake hoses and heat shrelds (4 door 37766 New outside temp sensor (SWBf Japan and NA) 37811 Modrfredstoplampswrtch 37903 Modified window lift motors wrth Increased June 1980 41000 corrosion reststance 41000 Improved torquearm mounts 37848 Posrtrve dnve anti-streak wiper mechanrsm Improved wiper wheelboxes (RHD) 41191 New feed hose steering pump to rdck (LWB) 41385 New feed hose steenna oumo to rack (SWBJ sopt 1979 41420 Hot box tested brake pr%-rpsi4door cars.1 Deletcon of floor temp sensor 41557 Lock tab for 011pick-up setscrews (Japanese cars) 41571 Revised throttle progression (4 door NAI 38106 New loudspeakers (all cars) 41592 Improved cookng fan fastenrng fLWB NAI 38222 Extra heatshreid for RH catalyst (NA and Japan1 41686 Last of the Shadow II senos motor cars 38352 Corrosion resistant starter reby - neoprene
38536 Aevrsed throttle lrnkage to cure cold stall (OTA) 38659 New speedo tocomply wrth FMV SS 127 36192 New Portescap ACU actuator 38916 Metnc steenng pump (LWB) 38852 New radro balance potenhometer 38972 Improved cotter for inlet and exhaust valves 38884 14108 engine
Nov 1979 39ooo 39ooo Improved toproll adhesive capable of wrthstandrng highertemperatures Loctrte 225 rntroducedon threadsof steenng rack end cover seal Mcdifrcatron to GM400 gearbox @rag clutch) New steering rack rncorporatrng lock stops Stiffener applied to rear bumper srde moukftngs 39524 Metric steenng pump (SWB) 39639 New valvegurdes 38748 ImprovedGirirngsuspensrondampers 39976 New Kangol seat belts (NAand Japan) ROLLS-ROYCE AND BENTLEY
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Mar 1979 50001 Introductron of hydraulic system mrneral 50546 New herght control red tocreate a greater or1on Cornrche and Carnargue cars standng herght (Camargue! 50003 Reduced run-out tolerance on brake discs 50547 Hrgher poundage rear spnng (Camargue) 50004 1979 model year gearbox (Cornrche) 50550 Restnctor between levellrng valve and 50043 New outside temp. sensor ICornlche) mrmmum pressure valve (Cornrchel 50050 Bosch relays rn gearchange actuator New Ice warnrng sensor!Camargue) 50085 New assembly boot light swnch 50569 Revised throttle progressron (NA Cornrche) New outstde temp. sensor (Camargue) 50576 Two nine-way sockets replace one twenty way 50106 Self retarnmg clamp on exhaust grass fire socket ongearboxactuator loom (Camarguer shrelds (Japanese cars) 50582 New feed hose, steenng pump to rack 50112 3 In 1 dgttaldrsplay (Cornrchel KP292 Ptoneer cassette player (Cornrche) 50600 Hot box tested brake pumps (2 door cars) 50139 Improved Grrkng suspensron dampers 50608 Deletronof cruciform mountrng bracket (Corn&e converttble) 50622 Restnctor between levellrng valve and 50152 Improved ACU fan and compressor fuse mrnimum pressurevalve (Camargue) carrier (Comiche) 50626 Improved cooling fan retention (Cornrche) 50157 New assemblydrrectron rndrcator swatch 50630 New feed hose, steering pump to rack (Comrche) Qmargue) 50234 Reintroductron of leather covered steenng 50642 Revrsed throttle progressron (NA Camargue) wheel (Comiche) 50644 Improved coolrng fan retentron (Camargue) 50238 New Portescap ACU actuator (Cornche) 50660 Lock tab for otl pickup setscrews (Cornchei 50245 Rerntroductron of leather covered steenng wheel 50673 New tre rod end connections (Corntche) More accessrble bleed screw for levellrng system 50712 Lock tab for orl pick-up setscrews (Camargue) (Camargue) 50724 New tre rodendconnectrons (Camargue) 50745 New cigar kghters (Camargue) 50260 New Portescap ACU actuator (Camargue) 50751 Separation of speed control and stop lamp 50292 More accessible bleed screw for levellrng system (ComIche) switches (Cornrche) 50755 Improved011 seal, frnaldnve (Comiche) 50294 Improved hazardwarnrngswrtch rod retentron 50756 Last Cornrche pnortoVehrcle ldenttftcatron (Camargue) Numbers WIN) 50295 Ne.w drop glass seal (Camargue) Corrosron resistant wiper motor (Camargue) 50776 Separatron of speed control and stop lamp New steerrng rack rncorporating lock stops swatches (Camargue) Last Camargue pnor to Vehrcle ldentrfrcatron (Comrche) Numbers fVIN) Improved Glriing suspension dampers (Comichesafoonf Metnc steering pump (Comiche) 50351 Srmpfified wash&pa system (Camargue) 50352 Metric steenng pumpfCamargue1 50386 Axle pinion oil seals replaced (Comrche) 50435 Axle pinion oil seals replaced (Camargue) More accurate ACU compressor amblent cut-out swrtch (Camargue) 50448 More accurate ACU compressor ambtent cut-out switch Starter relay-starnless steel armature pulloff spring Longer Bosch Frankfurt SIX button radro (Comche) 50460 New courtesy fit switch (Cornrchel 50461 Hgher pouh+ rear spring (Comrche) 50501 Revised CDL solenoid mounting (Cornlchel Longer Bosch Frankfurt SIXbutton radio (Camargue) New heght control rod to create a greater standaq height (Comlchej 50521 Two nmeway sockets replaceone twentv-way socket on gearbox actuator loom (ComIche) 35