Chassis
Booklet
Numbers
@ 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
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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
Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars up to the introduction of
Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN).
LongWheelbase
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Continental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Production Summary
Bentley
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Rolls-Royce
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Litre . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Bentley MK. V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Bentley MK. VI
3
Rolls-Royce and Bentley
Bentley
3’/2 Litre
Bentley S2
Standard Saloon .............................
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Continental .................................
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11
Bentley S3
Standard Saloon .............................
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Continental .................................
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Roils-Royce
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15 H.P. . . . .
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20H.P.
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10H.P.
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Bentley ‘R’ Type
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Saloon . . . . . . . . . . ..__...............
Continental
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30 H.P.
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Silver Ghost
Bentley Sl
Standard Saloon
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20H.P.
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CONTENTS
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Rolls-Royce (continued)
20125 H.P. . . . . . . .
Rolls-Royce and Bentley
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25/30 H.P. .................
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Wraith .............................
Phantom1
Phantom11
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Phantom111 .........
Silver Dawn
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Silver Shadow, Sliver Shadow II, Silver Wraith II ....
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16
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Corniche
17
Phantom VI . . . . . . .
17
Camargue..
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20
Phantom IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21
Silver Cloud I
Standard Saloon . . . . . . . . . . . .
LongWheelbase.............................
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Silver Cloud II
Standard Saloon . . . .
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LongWheelbase.............................
Silver Cloud III
Standard Saloon .............................
Long Wheelbase .............................
Coachbuilt ..................................
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Phantom V . .
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Srlver Wraith
ShortWheelbase
Long Wheelbase
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’ Production Summary
Productton
EngineSize
Model
1922-1929
2SS6cc
Legalmlt ;nvlslble
engine
1905-l 906
V8
3’h Litres
Sliver Ghost
19061910
6
7 036 cc
Sliver Ghost
1910-1925
6
7 438cc
New Phantom or P I
1925-l 929
6
7 668 cc
Phantom II
1929-1935
6
7668cc
1936-l 939
VI2
734occ
Bentley
3 Lrtre
41h Litre
1927 1931
4 398 cc
4’h
1929-1931
4 398 cc
Litre (Supercharged1
61/z Litre (Std.)
@2 Litre (Speed SIX)
1926-l 930
1929-1930
6 597 cc
6
6 597 cc
Production
Cylinders
EngineSize
8 Lttre
1930-1931
7 982 cc
Phantom Ill
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
MKVI
1946-1952
6
1946-1951
1951.1952
SrlverWratth
1947-1959
4 257 cc
4 556 cc
6
19451951
1951-1955
1955-l 959
4257~~
4556~~.
48a7cc
6
19451952
1952-1955
4 257 cc
4556cc.
‘R’ Type
1952-l 955
6
4 556 cc
ContInental
1952-1955
6
4 556 cc
4887cc.
S Tvpe
1955-1959
6
4867cc
s2
s3
19601962
1962-1965
V8
6 230 cc
V8
ROIIS-R0yCfl
10H P
1904-l 906
2
1.8or 2 Litres
4 Litres
15l-l P
1904-1906
20H P
1904-1906
4
30H P
1904-1906
6
Sliver Dawn
1949-l 955
Phantom IV
1950-l 956
8
5675 cc.
Silver Cloud I
1955-1959
6
4887cc
Srlver Cloud )I
1959-1962
VB
6230~~
Srlver Cloud Ill
1962-1965
V8
6 230 cc
Phantom V
1959-1968
V8
6230~:
19651969
V8
1969-1976
6230 cc
6750~~
3 Litres
Rolls-Royce end Bentley
Sliver Shadow
2
T Senes
1965-l 969
V8
1969-1976
6 230 cc
6750~~
T2
1976-1980
V8
6 750 cc
Phantom VI
1968-1978
V8
197ETo date
6 230 cc
6750~~
Cornche
1971-Todate
V8
6750~~
Camargue
1975To date
V8
675Occ
Bentley
9
Series Chassis number
Modification
Introduced
193314
A
BAE 1 to BAE 203
B-AH 2 to B-AH 198
Centre-pornt radratormountrng
B. 33-AE
1933/4
B
B-BL 1 to B-BL201
B-BN 2 to B-BN 99
lmprovedfrontdamper
B 155.BL
19334
C
B-CR 2 to B-CR 200
B-CWl toBCW203
Drillad-upconn. rods
Controlled dampers
1935
D
B-DG 2 to BUG 200
Concealed front Xmember; clutch
springdrivedeleted; propeller
shaft damper; Dunlop road
wheels; rubber rearengrne
mountfng
Approximate
OeliveFydates
1
Bentley3% litre
1935
D
1935
E
1935
&ntby
1936
F
B-DK 1 to B-DK 199
B-EF 2 to B-EF 200
B-EJ 1 to B-EJ 203
B-FB 2 to B-FB 206
B-FC 1 to B-FC 159
support
Headlamp strffener.
rear axle oil seal
extra cylinder lubm.
Aemfitepistcms; r.w. road
whads; geared starter drive;
light fNwheel and clutch
Water excfuders
1939
M
B-MR 2 to B-MR 200
BMX 1 to B-MX 203
BGA2toBGA260
B-GP 1 to B-GP 203
3.5’ boremgm.;
Borg and Beck
clutch; au coofed dynamo;
fiftersonrearxmember.
Bottlatypafuses
EHK2toBHK200
B-HM 1 to B-HM 203
1937
J
B-JD2toBJD200
BJY 1 to B-JY 203
Prop. shaft damper reinstated
B-KT 2 to B-KT 206
B-KU 1 to B-KU 203
K.
B-LS 2 to B-LS 200
B-LE 1 to B-LE 203
Dverdnvegearbox; 6.50x 17
tjrres; lOx43rearaxle; Maries
steering; rmprovedcamshaft.
thermostat with dummy shutters
10%
BanuayMk.vl
Nov.46 to Jul.47
Apr.47 to Dct.47
A
B2AKtoB254AK
Bl AttoB247Al
B. 87-DK
8.189DK
Jun.47 to Jan.48
Sep.47 to Mar.48
B
B2BHtoB480BH
81 BGtoB401 BG
B. 153-EJ
B. 62-GA
Dec.47 to Aug.48
Mar.48 to Dec.48
B
53JY
Improved scraper rings
De-turbulsted cyi. head
Short pendulum lever
B.
l-KU
Whrte-metaf No. 7 bearing
Thermord clutch liners
Open type fuses
B. 112-LS
B. 182-LS
B 63-LE
B. 175KU
Servodamper
Squwt hole in connecting rods
Shock absorber screw? inserts
Twin ignition coils
Parkerisedtappets
j
Hardened push rods
Modifii horn push button
AC air deaner
SCcarburetter needles
Strengthenedwheai disc flange
Heaterretumtapdeteted
Heeterdraintapadded
Pfovi%ovi~r5~~
Modified interior door locks
lncreasedsynchrocamangles
M0difii distriiordrfve
sprinsrinp
lncreasedfrontshockabso~r
win0
Nehsrrockercoverjt
Export body modifiitions
4% utra
G
Introduced
B2AWtoB34AW
1939141
B.
Isolated gaar lever;
w.b. bumpers
H
1938
Serier Chaaaisnumber
B0ntkyMk.V
1936
1937
Approximate
Delivery dates
C
B2CFtoB5OOCF
BlCDtoB5OlCD
Aluminium tappet doors
Largerrearhubbeerings
I
Bronze exhaust vafve guides
Modified clutch thrust race
Solid door striker pletes
Homsuppresaor
Dunklpjacks
W&opening
radiator shutters
2.4” sewo b&me lever
5”dynsmo
B. 70-AK
B. 126-AK
B. 256AK
B.
l-Al
B. 31-Al
B. 185AJ
B.
2BH
8. 7O-BH
B. 112-BH
B. 19B-Bf-l
B. PPBBH
B .292-BH
B. 39B-BH
B. 1BBBG
B.30386
B. 321~BG
B.
2CF
B. 26-CF
B. 164-CF
B.206-CF
B. 21B-CF
B. 236CF
B.32O-CF
B. 344CF
B.426CF
3
BENTLEY
Approximate
Delivery dates
Series olassis number
Dee 47 to Aug 48
Mar 48 to Dee 48
(contrnued)
C
Jul48toMay49
Ott 48 to Jan 49
Feb 49 to Nov.49
Jun 49 to Feb.50
0
E
B2CFtoB500CF
BlCDtoB501
CD
BlDAto8500DA
BlDZtoB501
DZ
B2EYtoB5OOEY
BlEWtoB601
EW
Modification
C &A cyknder headgasket
0
i CD
Accelerator countershaft guard I
13’brake expanders
I3 17.CD
25” servo cams
1
Mcdrfred coolant pump
B 1150-I
Improved rubber door seals
El 347CD
Servo protectron plate
I
Modrfredqurckkft wrndow stop
B 363.CD
Extended petrol tank breather
El 475.CD
Low lift camshaft
Lucas screen wtpers
t
Modified core plugs
011caps In No 7 Journal
Bench type spring dnve
Longer upper tnangle levers
Short cyltnder Inserts
Rear shock damper Jrnkage
modifrcatron
Battery chargrng plug
Larger frontal area radiator
Anti-spill valve In radtator
I
Chromium-pfated servo plate
Strengthened door hrnges
lncreaseddtameter scuttledrarn
%arn cyknder studs
N S. front window wrnder
Improved wrndow run channels
Square edge bearngs. 1St and
3rd mot shafts
Strengthened 3rd mot shaft
spknes
81~” deflectton front springs
Radiator heated de-mister
1
D~pand swatch headlamps
Modtfred underseat heater
Export features on all cars
1
Frxed gurde to front windows
22 la0 servo cams, 3” balance
levers
Heater return tap re-Introduced
Revised Inter-shoe brake lrnkage
4
F
82FVtoBWOFV
Bl FUtoB601 FU
B
Z-DA
I3
B
B
B
62.DA
128-DA
134DA
144-DA
Approximate
Delivery dates
Apr 50 to Sep 50
Jul50toJan 51
Jul 50toMar 51
Serves Chassis number
G
H
81 GTtoB401
GT
82HRtoB250HR
BlHPtoB251HP
B ZOC-DA
B. 252-DA
B 270-DA
B 384-DA
B 420.DA
B 492-DA
B 95-DZ
B 117.DZ
B. 131.DZ
B 150-D,?
B 159-02
B 237-DZ
B 241-DZ
B 273-02
B 493.DZ
Closerfrttcng tappets
Graded pistons
Commonrsed dash
Forged rear spnng shackle brackr
B
2-EY
B 120.FY
B 162-EY
B 264-EY
B 466-EY
IB 126LEY)
B
l-EW
B. 57-EW
B ill-EW
B. 273~EW
B 403-EW
Internal oil feed IO dtstr
Longer gear lever
Modified rears d plates
Tnco wlndscreen washer
B
2-FV
B 13&FV
B.444-FV
B. I-FU
Split skrrt prstons
Granodrsed pston rings
Portable hand inspectron tamp
Luggage boot water trap
Progressrve bump stops
3~ In dra. rear axle bolts
Sep 49toMar.50
Dee 49 to Jul.50
Introduced
Modification
Introduced
Modrhed s s tube socket
Modrfred x.s tube sockets
B 244.FU
8 581.FU
Revised steering geometry
Thrcker lrpped brakedrums
Annrumble brakes
2nd mod to rear s d. plates
Four foot mounted arr srlencer
Improved rear no plate box
Revrsad Blur pipes to rear shackles I
Reduced speed fan
Keyhole sockets on gear control
One prece rear brake equ-lever
B
l-GT
0 67 GT
8 111.GT
B 165.GT
I3 213.GT
B 28i-LGT
El 381.GT
Alumrntum camwheel
Electncclock
Low rate011feed toclutch thrust
El
11 ” clutch (kght type)
3 bush rear brakeequ-support
Mod starter solenord swatch
Lower bush rsd. linkdeleted
B
B
Speedodrp wamrng lrght
Large borecarburetters
B
Mod clutch sprgot bearing
I
Closerfrttrng 2nd &3rd speed
B
bushes
Triple pass de-mtster Inter schemeB
Longer bosses on r.s d. plates
B
2-HR
llO-HR
31-HP
83.HP
95-HP
149-HP
179-HP
Sep 50 to Feb 51
Nov 50 toMay
J
B2JOtoB25OJO
Bl JNtoB251 JN
Thrcker r s d plates
Mod. water pumpgland ring
8.154JO
B 61-JN
Jan 51 to Jul 51
Feb 51 toAug 51
K
BZKMtoBZOOKM
81 KLtoB201 KL
Triple pass r h. demrster (frnal)
Modified ammeter
New type rgnrtron condenser
B
2-KM
B 64-KM
B. 117.KL
BZLJtoB4OOLJ
B 1 LHtoB401 LH
Steel oil caps In crankshaft
011feed adaptor arr bottle
11” heavy type clutch
B 40-LJ
B 170-LJ
B 300LJ
Mar 51 to Sep 51
May51 toDec.51
Jul51 to Jan 52
Sep 5 1 to Feb 52
M
B2MDtoB400MD
Bl MBtoB401 MB
35m In. boreengine
Thrckened crankshaft webs
I
B. ?-MD
Full flow oil filter
Twrn exhaust system tr h cars only) I
Sde scuttleventilators
B 29-MB
B 313.MB
Insulated dynamo
Nov 51 to May 52
Feb 52 to Sep 52
N
BZNZtoB500NZ
B 1 NYtoB501 NY
B ZlO-NZ
lncreasedfrontdamprng
Twrn condensers
B 292-NZ
SP carb needles (r h. cars only)
B 478NZ
Shorldwelldetentonlstgear
f B 500NZ
\ B 360-LNZ
selector
Reposrtroned 011gauge corm
B 123-NY
on crankcase
B 164NY
Mk. II headlamp
B 253-NY
Strffenedclutchcasrng
3-posction heater and de-mrster \
switches
B 311-NY
120” opening ventrlator wrndows
Rear wrndow demrster
BENTLEY
Awroximate
Series Chassisnumber
Apr 52 lo Jut 52
Jun 52 to Aug 52
Sep.52 to May 53
Jan 53 to May 53
P
B2wtoB300w
Bl PlJtoB301 PU
Revenron to old type front
wheel studs
Sold prns and shreld on servo
Hot and cold de-mrster
Exhaust heat shrelds
Needle rollers rn clutch release
levers
Reduced fnctron on steenng
connecttons
I
Introduced
Ccmpensator popebetween front
and rear servo
I3 183WG
R
60-XF
B
I-YA
B 22-PV
B 284-PV
B 53-PU
B 159-PU
May 54 to Jul54
X
BZXFtoB14OXF
Strengthenedfaws on front
brakeoperating lrnks
Y
B 185-PU
Jun 54toOct 54
Aug 54 to Nov 54
BlYAtoB331YA
B2YDtoB330YD
12141rear axle (all cars)
Elrrnrnatron of chromrum-plated
servo pressure plate
Long stroke starterprnron
Flexrbox seal on water pump
Bentley conttnental type
de-mrstmg
Et 215PU
Ott 54 to Jan 55
Dee E-4to Feb 55
R
S
BZRTtoBlZORT
BlFiStoBlZlRS
B2SRtoB5OOSR
BlSPtoB5OlSP
1
Apr 53 to Sep 53
.Jun 53 to Dee 53
Modification
Deiivery dates
Bentlay ‘R’ Type
Saloon
Jun 52 to Apr 53
Sep 52 to Apr 53
Series Chassis number
Introduced
&&vet-v dates
T
B 1 TOtoB401 TO
B2TNtoB6OOTN
Revrsed luggage boot
Automatrc SU carburetters
\
Revised attttude rear springs
Revised rear shock damper knkage
Two speed windscreen wiper
Pop-out crgar lighter
Separately housed main fuse
Caster angle wedges
Corrugated bottom water hose
connectron
B
Taper roller beanngs on rear
axle pnion (except 12/4 1 axle)
31~2seconds slow leak on
front shockdampers
Parco lubrized tappets
Taper roller beanngs on rear
axle prnkxt 12/41 axle
2-RT
68-RT
2
BlZXtoR251ZX
62NtoB250ZY
Jun.52 to Apr 53
BCl AtoBC26A
Apr 53 to Sep 53
BC1 BtoBC25B
Aug 53 to Jul54
BCt CtoBC78C
B 61-SP
B 425~SP
B 433~SP
Ott 53 to Dee 53
Nov 53 to May 54
U
Bl ULtoB251 UL
B2UMtoB25OUM
Alumrnrum flywheel housing
B 35.UL
Improved type underseat tool tray R 66UM
lntroductron of B-VI tYpe gearbox
be rod
B 212~UM
Jan 54toMay54
Mar 54 to Jun 54
W
B2WHtoB3OOWH
Bl WGtoB301 WG
Flywheel inertra nng on cars wtth
auto gearbox
Dynamo type mountrng strap on
starter motor
Thrcker 3rd matron shah thrust
washer
B 236-WH
B 270.WH
B
89.WG
B 246YD
B
B
1-2X
73zx
B 212.ZY
Bmtley ‘R’ Type
Continental
B. 38OSR
6.75 compressron ratio cylrnder
head
8. 93-TO
Defetron of noncppposed springs
in side steering tube
B 313.TO
B 349TO
All welded frames
Metal facta
1 B
2-TN
Cabfeoperated hot and cold
de-mIster and underseat heater j
Hard clay gasket
B 373-TN
De&on of reduced fnctton
modiiifim
on steenng
connectrons
B 390.TN
Revrsedthrottlecontrolsfor
synchromeshgearbox
B 436-TN
Improved cold startrng device
2nd speed start
Ferodo washers and dram slots
rn crankshaft vrbratron damper
B 123.YD
B 138-YD
a 160-YD
Jul 54toMar55
BClDtoBC74D
Apr 55 to Apr 55
BCl EtoBCSE
Reduced compressron herght
prstons
Commonrsedcylrnderhead
Deletron of non-opposed springs
tn side steering tube
All welded frame
Deletron of reduced fnctton
modrfrcatrons on steering
connectrons
lntroductron of B.VI type
gearbox be rod
Flywheel rnerba rings on cars
frtted wrthautogearbox
Thtckerthrrd motion shaft
thrust washer
BC
19-A
BC
4-C
BC 18C
BC 21-C
BC 30-C
BC. 50-C
BC 7&C
BC 78-C
3%” boreengtne
Compensator popebetween front \ BC 1-D
I
and rear servo
Strengthenedfawsonfront
brake
BC 5-D
operatrng knks
Elrmrnatron of chromrum-plated
BC 12-D
servo pressure plate
BC 35-D
Flexrbox seal In water pump
BC. 37-D
Long stroke starter prnron
Improved cold startrng devrce
BC 43-D
BC 47-D
2nd speed start
Bmtley Sl
Standard Saloon
Apr 55 to Nov 55
SeD 55 to Feb 56
A
B2ANtoB5OOAN
BlAPtoB501AP
Increased diameter rear engine
mountrng boltsand modrfted
bracket
B.268-AN
5
BENTLEY
Series Chessrsnumber
Modificetion
A
ModIf& butterflyvalveand
countersunk screws, SU
carburetter
lntroductlon of thick washer under
fulcrum bracket bolt lock plate
to compensate for dlstortton of
lugsonfront pan
Steering ball joint castle nuts wtth
Increased beanno surface
Front spnng sup&t plate with
welded on stabilizer bracket
attachment
Modlfled bosses to increase
strength of rear axle tube
Increased fnctton on brake
shakeback stops and Increased
load on servo return spring
Improved seakng between
windscreen washer and wiper
mounting and body
Setscrews in pfaceof studs for
mam beanng caps
lmoroved water and 011mist
seahng on servo
Strengthened spring support
plates on front suspension
Modified rear loom to Cut Out
brake ltght on side on which
flasheris Inoperatton
Modhd flanges on exhaust
flttlngs
Brake wheel cvlinder mate&
changed f rofn &minium to
cast iron
Filter in brake fluid supply tank
Stronger clamps for rear anti-roll
bar
Prowsan of drag IInks wtth
greater resistance to kmktng
under compression
Mod&d type of rear engtne
mounting
introduced
Daiivery dates
Apr.55 to Nov.55
Sep.55toFeb.56
(contlnuedj
Dec.55 to Mar.56
Feb.56 toApr.56
6
B
B2ANtoBSOOAN
B1APtoBljOlAP
B2BAtoB25OBA
Bl BCtoB251 BC
lntrcductlonof alumlntum brake
master cylinder
Modified push button and door
handle
Increased number of finng holes
in rear axle tube
Folding arm rests II-Ifront seats
Steering lever with taper roller
bearings in place of bushes
Strengthened front suspension
fulcrum bracket
Mcdifii
shekeback stop on front
and rear brake assembfiis
Dual brake master cylinders
Approrimete
Delivery dates
Series Chassis number
Apr56toJlil
66
Jul56 to Nov 56
c
62CKtoB5OOCK
81CMtoB501CM
B. 270-AN
B 296AN
B 340-AN
B 430-AN
B. 47&AN
B. 492-AN
B 492AN
Sep.56 to Nov 56
Ott 56 to Jan 57
D
B2DBtoB350DB
Bl DEtoB351 DE
8. 39AP
B
41-AP
B. 67AP
B 155AP
B. 257-AP
B. 273AP
B 2B7AP
B.341-AP
B 383AP
B 411~AP
B
20-BA
B.15SBA
B 196-BA
B 21C-BA
8. 51-BC
B 109BC
B. 115BC
B. 246-BC
Jan 57 to Jul.57
Jul57 to Dee 57
E
82EGtoB65OEG
Bl EKtoB651 EK
Modification
Radiatoranddraln tap sultable
for revised frame
Modlfled sealing ring. centre
steenng operattng lever (P A S )
Modifled dynamo and voltage
regulator
Welded frame stiffeners on each
srde of jacking bracket
Introduction of copper petrol popes
Reach nut and washer to suit
new spot facing of ball and
trunnloniolnt body. output
shaft to prop. shaft
Uphlll run pipes from twin master
cyltnden to supply tank
Revtsed frame (splayed ends)
Reversal of power cyltnder
mounttngbolt (P.A.S.1
lntrcductton of 16 7 steering ratlo
on left handdrivecars
Increased number of fixing holes
in rear axle centre casing
Voltage regulator with swamp
reststance (H type)
lntroductton of oit deflector
plate tn rear shock damper
Strengthened front shockdamper
body (Introduction of sleeve
in mountfng bolt bore1
Stronger front shockdamper
casing
Combtned InertIaand starter ring.
modified starter dove and
stiffened clutch casing
Stronger fulcrum pm. axle yoke
New tnm oadcl~os and retainers
Improved’propeiler shaft centn w
button
2’1 ratlodynamopulley
Stiffenedcamwheel
Improved typedcor seals
4-Pomr flxlngof number plate
and reversing lamp
Modified rear axle shaft flange
6: 1 compresslon rat10engine
Dunlop P AS. expansible hose
altematlvetoCh@ar
M&fled stub axle yoke seal
Stronger drag IInks
Modlfted ashtray fInisher
Strengtheneddoor hinges
lntroductlon of shock dampers
with Increased sue end cover
studs
Introduced
B
60-CK
B. 176CK
B 166-CK
B PlB-CK
B 326-CK
B.352-CK
B 376-CK
B. 27CM
8.262~CM
B. 46LOB
B 122.DB
B
25-DE
B 249-DE
.
B 170-EG
B. 316-EG
B 530.EG
B 54?-EG
B 544.EG
8 562.EG
B 628~EG
B 41-EK
B lOl-EK
B 133.EK
B 243.EK
B 257.EK
B 375-EK
B 377 EK
B. 379.EK
B 369-EK
B.471.EK
B 555-EK
Introduction of ‘Rota’ ftnlshed
6 627-EK
I
BENTLEY
Approximate
Delivery deter
Jan 57 to Jul57
Jul57 toDec.57
(contrnued)
Nov 57 to Jun 66
Jun 58 to Mar 59
Modification
E
B2EGtoB65OEG
B 1 EKtoB651 EK
lntroductron of strengthened
adjustrng sleeve, steenng cam
OR.3 windscreen wiper motor
F
B2FAtoB65OFA
B 1 FDtoB651 FD
Stronger rear stock damper lrnk
bushes
Deletionof rdler lever lubncatron
Pipe
Modrfrect rearsrlencer mounting to
prevent burning mountrng
rubber
lntennedrate healer and de-mater
contrds
Introduction of 6” dnve pulley,
compressor clutch t * R R ”
rntenor coolingj
Improved front doorventilator
sealing
Wee type drps on propeller shaft
grease seal
Improved type mar brake expander
Final tyfm m&fled stubaxles
Twrnfet. centrally mounted
windscreen washer
Improved propeller shaft seal
Grease lubnceted track rods
Improved window channel gurdes
to ease openqf in adverse
weather
$~e~diimeter
rear axle shaft
Greaselubncated centre steenng
Enlarged shakebackstop slot In
brake shoe web
Modified NIT of hand brake cable
Strengthened front hubs
C.48~
Introduction of plain washers at
each end of pvot drstance pece
on braking system dtrect and
intermedffteknkage
Improved type of horn footswttch
Wlonal)
Repfacementof ,260” dra. wing
andvalance plate bofts and
screws with .3125” dra.
M~onlif door handles with button
Introduced
Series Chassis number
B
54-FA
B 136FA
Feb 59 to Apr 59
Mar 59 to May 59
G
BlGDtoB125GD
92GCtoB126GC
B 336.FA
B 350sFA
B 186FA
B. 38SFA
B. 438-FA
B. 454-FA
B. 458-FA
8.472-FA
B. 352-FA
B 666FA
B. 55&FA
B. 590-FA
B. 644-FA
B.
B.
B.
B.
43-FD
45FD
65-FD
71-FD
Modification
Thermal conductor type water
temperature gauge
Modifiedwindow regulator handle
to prevent fouling of tnm pad
S~mplrf;ed starter relav mountrng
Specral battery kd for export car;
B 635-EK
B.635-EK
Seal between beanng housrng and
body front shockdamper
Modified form of front brake shoe
lrnk
Extended neck on propeller shaft
seal
Modtfred heaterandde-mister
connections on radiator
R L. headlght unn
Modrfied chps n electnc wtndow
wrnder fuse box
Introduction of purolator arr filter
on carswrth rntenor cookng
B 637-FD
a. 645FD
9 649.FD
B 649FD
I3 35-GD
B
4-GC
B
4-GC
B
B
24-GC
22-GC
B 118-GC
a 126-m
May 59 to Jun 59
May 59 to Jun 59
H
Bl HBtoB45HB
B2HAtoB50HA
No recordable modrfrcatrons
Nov.57 to Jul 59
A
ALB 1 to ALB 35
Wire type clips on propeller shaft
grease seal
Frnaltypemodtfredstubaxles
Improvedtype rear brake
ALB 6
ALB- 6
expander wedges
ALB- 6
Twrnlet centrally mounted
wrndscreen washer
Grease lubncated track rods
Strengthened front hubs
Grease lubricatedcentresteerino
Mod~fii run of hand brake cableErdFn~gb~aack
stop sfot in
ALB-11
ALB-14
ALB-17
ALB-17
ALB-17
ALB-17
B. 129FD
B 159FD
B. 359FD
B. 433-FD
Sun visor with improved dnver’s
vision
Free wheeltng boot lock
Defeticn of check valve In
brake fluid supply pipes
Increased capacity boot type
refngeration
Modified window channels to
reduce winding bads under
adverse weathercwdrtions
Aporoximete
Deiivery dates
B.457.FD
B.513-FD
B.513-FD
Replacement of ,250” dia. wing
andvalence pfate boltsand
screwswith .3125”dii.
C.48dpWO
Sun vtsors with improved dnver’s
vision
Modrfied window channels to
reduce winding lo&i under
adverse weather conditions
introduction of pfarn washer at
each end of pivot drstance piece
on braking system drrect and
Intermediate linkage
Mod&d window regulator handle
to prevent fouling of trim pad
ko&sd
door handles with button
B 579FD
B. 607-FD
Freewheeling boot lock
Modified heater and de-mister
connections on radiator
ALB-21
ALB-21
ALB-24
ALB-24
ALB-25
ALB-26
ALB-26
ALB-26
ALB-29
7
BENTLEY
Approximate
Delivery dates
Series Chesais number
Nov 57 to Jul.59
(continued)
A
ALR 1 to ALB 35
Introduced
Modification
Thermal conductor type wate!
temperaturegauge
Extended neck on propeller
shaft seal
Slmphfled starter relay mounhng
Seal between beanng housmg and
body front shock damper
Modiffed formof front brakeshoe
knk
MJdtffedfuses. efectnc wrndow
wmder fuse box
Modtfredfuses. mafn fusebox
lntroductfonof purolatoralr filter
on cars with fntenorcoollng
Approximate
Delivery dates
Series Chassis number
Steenng lever mth taper roller
bearings in place of bushes
Strengthened front suspensron
fulcrum bracket
Modfffed shakeback stoo front and
rear brake assembkes
Dual brake master cylinders
Mod~freddynamoandregulator
8 1 compression rat10cylinder
headwfth larger inlet valve
Modfffed sealing nng on centre
steenngoperatmglever (P A S )
Welded stiffeners on each side of
ladkIng bracket
lntroductton of copper petrol pipes
Uphrll run popesfrom twfn master
cylinders to supph/ tank
Reach nut and washer to suft
spot facing of ball jofnt and
trunnloc body, output shaft
to propeller shaft
Radfator and drawntap sunable
for modified frame
Revmd frame (splayed ends)
Increased number of ffxlng hofes
in rear axle centre casing
Reversal of power cylinder
mounting bolt (P AS )
Introduction of oil deflector
plate for rear shock damper
Voltage regulatorwdh swamp
resistance
Al-B-29
ALB30
ALB30
ALB30
ALB-31
ALB-32
ALB-32
ALB-35
sentle~ Sl
Contkwntal
Mar 55 to Feb 56
8
Feb 56 to Jan 57
A
B
BClAFto
EC 101 AF
BClBGto
BClOlBG
Spreadrng the loadof the fulcrum
bracket bolt over a braer area
to compensate for distortion of
the lugs on the front pan
Modified butterfly valve and
countersunkscrews. SU
carburetter
Modff ied bosses to mcrease
strength of rear axle tube
Setscrews in place of studs for
mafn bearing capa
Improved water and 011mist
sealing on servo
Steering ball joint castle nuts
with increased beanng surface
Increased friction on brake
shakeback stopa and increased
load on servo return spring
Brake wheel cylinder matenal
changed from alumfnium to
cast iron
Stronger clamps for rear antlroll bar
Filter In brake fluid supply
tenk
Revfsed tyPe of rear engine
mounting
Provtston of drag lrnks with
greater resrstance to
kinkfng under compression
Introduciin of aluminium
brake master cyimder
Increased diameter rear engme
mountfng bolts and modified
bracket
Strengthened spring support
plates. front suspensfon
lncreasednumber
in rear axle tube
BC. 1l-AF
BC ll-AF
BC 12.AF
BC. 16AF
BC. l&AF
BC. 19AF
Jan 57 to Jul57
C
EClCHto
EC 51 CH
BC. Zl-AF
BC. 69AF
BC. 69AF
BC. 70-AF
Jul57 to Jan 56
D
BC 79AF
BCl DJto
BC51 DJ
BC. 81-AF
BC BBAF
BC 96AF
BC 96AF
of f\xmrtgholes
BC
I-BG
Modification
Ott 57 to Jun 58
E
BCl ELto
BC 51 EL
Strengthened front shock damper
body (fntroductfon of sleeve in
mountfng bolt bore)
Stronger front shockdamper
casrng
Combfned tnertia and starter ring.
modified starter drive and
stfffened clutch casrtg
Stronger fulcrum ptn. axle yoke
Introduced
BC
2-BG
BC
3-BG
BC 6BG
BC 16BG
BC 21-BG
BC 21-BG
BC 23-BG
BC 27-BG
BC. 28BG
EC. 28.BG
BC. 26BG
BC 36BG
i3C 37-BG
BC. 62BG
BC. 70.BG
BC. 92-BG
BC. 96BG
BC. l-CH
BC
7-CH
BC. 31.CH
BC 41-CH
Improved propeller shaft seal
Modified stub axle yoke seal
Mcdtfwd rearaxleshaft flange
Stronger drag hnk
lntroducbon of ‘Aoto’ ffnfshed
pulleys
lntroductfonof strengthened
adjusting sleeve steering cam
lntroductfon of shock dampers
wfth Increased size endcover
studs
EC. I-DJ
BC 8-DJ
BC. lo-DJ
BC.36DJ
DR 3 wlndscreen wrper motor
Stronger rear shockdamper knk
bushes
BC
l-EL
BC
3-EL
BC. 42-DJ
EC. 44-DJ
BC 47.DJ
1
BENTLEY
Approxrmate
Delivery dates
Series Chassis number
Jun 58 to Jan 59
F
Modification
BCl FMto
BC 51 FM
Introduced
BC
l-FM
BC
l-FM
BC
l-FM
Approximate
Delivery dates
Series Chassis number
Hollow camshaft replaced by
solldcamshaft
Automatic choke
otter switch
Sealed thermal deby swatch
Improved type crown wheel bolts
Pb?.eZ)
Engine vrbratron cushron frtted
Improved throttle controls on
left-handdnvecars
BC l-FM
BC I-FM
BC. l-FM
BC
l-FM
BC
l-FM
Jan 60 to May 60
May 60 to Aug. 60
B
B 1 BRtoB501 BR
BZBStoB5OOBS
BC. 1-f-M
BC
l-FM
BC
l-FM
BC
l-FM
BC
BC
l-FM
l-FM
BC II-FM
BC 14.FM
system drrect and intermedrate
lrnkage
Defehon ot check valve rn brake
flurd supply popes
Dee 58 to Apr 59
G
BClGNto
BC31 GN
BC. 31-FM
BC 44FM
Slmplrfred starter relay
BC. l-GN
mountrng
Thermal conductor tvpe water
BC 9-GN
temperaturegauge
Seal between bearing housrng
bodvandfrontshockdamper
EC 16-GN
Extended neck on propeller shaft
BC 25GN
seal
Modifred form of front brake shoe
BC 28.CN
lrnk
lntroductron of purofetor arr filter
on cars with rntenor coolrng
BC 30.GN
Bentley 52
Stmdmd Woon
Aug 59 to Dec.59
Nov 59 to Jan 60
A
BlAAtoB325AA
BZAMtoB326AM
Improved type crown wheel bolts
B 186-W
(Phase 1)
lntroductron of seamless propeller
B
2-AM
shaft
Modification
Sep 60 to Nov 60
Nov.60 to May 61
C
B 1 CTtoB445CT
BZCUtoB756CU
Automatrcchokelagged air pipes
br-metal cover
butterfly valve
Modified hydraulrctappets
S 1 type front stlencer wrth
modified pipes and flanges
Modrfied starter motor
S U carburetters
Fast idlecam bracket
New front shock damper
mounttng plate
Brake pedal gap plate
Shortened extensron cone on fan
mountrng; extension of radiator
bottom outlet pipe and new
bottom water hose
New radiator filler cap seal
New starter motor
Valves andfrttrngs
Intenor kghts - changes to
swrtchrng arrangements for
rnstrument and capping rail
lights andnew map lamp
Dynamo mountrng bracket
Cyknder head assembly and
valves. etc.
Operatrng handle fitted to centre
vane of capprng rail outlet duct
Crgar fighterwith amber glow
nng
New silencer assembles
Addatonal cold arr intake
Horns under front apron Instead
of front wrno
f&w front &ock damper body
Valve rockers and shafts
Arr condniontng unrt undersheets
changedfromfibreglass
to
steel
Front brakes - matenal of front
brake clews pats changed
Ash trays In new front seat backs
Introduced
B 80-AM
(except
B 322-AM)
B 1 12.LAM
B 192-AM
B 258-AM
B 288-AM
B 310~LAM
B
B
B
B
409-BR
437.BR
471-BR
246BS
8.418.BS
B. 422-BS
B. 452-88
B 462-85
B
B
l-CT
l-CT
B 18CT
B 223CT
B 417~CT
B 372~CU
B
2-CU
B
B
2-CU
52-CU
B
52-W
B 18OCU
B 180-W
B. 28OCU
B 362-W
B 362~CU
B. 392-W
B 3%~CU
\
B. 504CU
B 554-W
B 556-W
9
BENTLEY
Approximate
DeliverY dates
Series Chassisnumber
Sep 60 to Nov 60
Nov 60 to May61
tcontlnued)
C
Apr 61 toDec 61
Dee 61 to Aug 62
Jan 6OtoDec60
D
A
BlCTtoB445CT
BZCUtoB756CU
Bl DVtoB501 DV
B2DWtoB376DW
LBA 1 to LBA 26
Modification
Addrhonal parcel shelf speaker on
nondrvlsron cars
Crankcase modrfted to raise 011
level in camshaft trough
Arrcondrtronrng -Tecumseh HH
compressor repfaced bY York
Shrpley
47’ servo cams reducrnu f rant to \
rear brake ratlo
Accelerator pedal stop on righthand dnve cars
Gearbox throttle valve control ot r
rtght-handdnve cars
13’38 ratio crown wheel changed
I
to 13.40
Sparewheel compartment cover
New boot lockcam
Petrol tank breather
Top mountrng assembly electric
wfndow I&
Heatsrnk rntroduced Into automatic
choke srjtem
New rear bumper support springs
Sparking plug waterproof adaptor
Rear seat footrests
Two matrices instead of one In
heahng and demishng system
Rearwindow de-mister swatch
moved to rnstrument panel
Sliding door to front door
cubbv box
Inter& mirror support stiffened
Blueffoodfiihtlng to instruments
Hand brakewarning kght fitted
Flasher and headlamp flrck
swrtchfnted
improved heating system
New starter ring
Smaller ball catches and striker
plates on fall tables In rear of
front seats
New crgar lrghters In rear
Dwr seals
Modified water connecttons
Fuel pump capactty Increased
Improvedvalve rockers
Rear bmps
Brake pedals ball crank lever
Lrghter steenng on left-hand
drive cars
Reversion to ongrnal starter nng
New method of lubncatrng cem
wheel
lntroduchon of seamless
propeller shaft
Introduced
Approximate
DeliverY dates
Series Chassisnumber
Hollow camshaft replaced by
solrd camshaft
Sealed thermal delay swatch
Improved type crown wheel
bolts (Phase 2)
Engine vibration cushion fitted
Improved throttle Lontrols on
left-hand drive cars
Modrfred hydraulic tappets
S 1 type front silencer wfth
modified pipes and flanges
Modified starter motor
S U. carburetters
Fast rdle cam bracket
New front shock damper
mounting plate
Brake pedal gap plate
Shortened extensfon cone on
fan mounting; extension of
radiator bottom outlet pipe
and new bottom water hose
New radiator filler cap seal
New starter motor
Valves and frttrngs
Interior kghts-changes to
switchng arrangements for
rnstruments and capping rail
lights and new map lamp
Dynamo mounting bracket
Cylinder head assembN and
valves. etc.
Crgar fighter with amber glow
nng
New silencer assemblres
Valve rockers and shafts
Ash trays In new front seat backs
Addrtlonal parcel shelf speaker on
nondrvisron cars
Crankcase modrfred to raise 011
level In camshaft trough
Arr condrhonrng -Tecumseh HH
compressor replaced by York
Shipley
Accelerator pedal stopon righthand drive cars
Gearbox throttle valve control on
rrghthanddnvecars
Spare wheel compartment cover
B 556.CU
B 562.CU
B 57OCU
B 576.ClJ
B 576~Cl:
6 592.CU
B
B
69-DV
81.DV
B 167-DV
B
B
B
B
175-DV
231 -DV
231 -DV
415.DV
B 415-DV
B 415-DV
B 415.DV
B 415DV
B. 415OV
B. 415~DV
8.415-C&
B 415DV
B 457.DV
B 467-DV
B 493.DV
B 497-DV
B 22-LDW
B. 2EDW
B 142-DW
B 148DW
B 154-LDW
Jan161toSep62
B 192-LDW
B 208-DW
B 222-DW
LBA 4
Modification
B
LBB 1 to LBB 33
New boot lock cam
Petrol tank breather
Top mounting assembly electric
wtndow lift
Heatsink introduced Into
automattc choke system
New rear bumper support spring
Sparking plug waterproof adaptor
Rearwindowde-mrster
switch
moved to intrument oanel
lntrnduced
LBA 1
LUA 1
LBA 2
LBA 1
CBA 1
LBP. 17
L6Al8
LBA18
LBA 19
LBA19
LBA18
LBA 18
LBA18
LBA19
LBA 26
LLBA 22
LLBA22
LLBA 22
LLBA 23
LLBA 23
LBA 25
LBA 26
LLBA 23
LBA25
LBA21
LBA21
LBA 25
LBA25
LLBA 23
LLBB 11
LLBB 11
LLBB 11
LBBlO
LLBB 15
LLBB 15
LLBB 19
BENTLEY
Approximate
Delivery dates
Series Chassis number
Jan.61 to Sep 62
(contrnued)
B
Jul59 to Jun 60
Jun 6OtoJul61
Chassis number
Modification
Introduced
New radrator ftller cap seal
New starter motor
Valves and frttrngs
lnterror lghts -changes to
swrtchrng arrangements for
instrument and capprng rarl
lrghts and new map lamp
Dynamo mounting bracket
Cylinder headassembly and
valves, etc
Cigar lighter wrth amber glow
rrng
New srlencer assemblres
New front shock damper body
Valve rockers and shafts
Crankcase modrfred to rarse or1
level rn camshaft trough
BC 21.BY
BC 40-BY
BC 46-BY
De/ivory dates
LBB 1 to LBB 33
Bentley S2
Continentd
.
hri8S
Modification
A
B
BClARto
BClSlAR
BClBYto
BClOl BY
Slrdrng door to front door cubby
box
lntenor mrrror support strffened
Blue floodlrghtrng to rnstruments
Hand brake warning lght fatted
Flasher and headlamp flrck
swrtchfrtted
Front brakes - materral of front
brakeclevrs prns changed
Improved heatrng system
New starter rrng
Smallerballcatchesand
stroker
plates on fall tables rn rear of
front seats
Door seals
Modrfred water connectrons
Fuel pump capacity increased
Improved vafve rockers
Rear lamps
Brake pedafs ball crank lever
Lghter steenng on left-hand
drive cars
Reversion to origrnal starter nng
New method of lubrrcatrng cam
wheel
Improved type crown wheel bolts
(Phase 1I
Introductionof seamless propeller
shaft
Hollow camshaft replaced by
sokd camshaft
Automatrc choke otter swrtch
lagged air pipes
b-metal cover
butterfly valve
Sealed thermal delay swrtch
Improved tvpa crown wheel
Phase2)
Engrne vrbratron cushron fitted
Improved throttle controls on
left-hand drrve cars
Modified hydraulic tappets
S.U. carburetters
St typefront srlencerwith
modtfred pcpesand flanges
Modrfred starter motor
Fast idlecam bracket
New front shock damper
mountrngplate
Brakepedalgappfate
Shortened extensron cone on fan
mountrng; extensron of radiator
bottom outlet pipe and new
bottom water hose
LLBB
LLBB
LLBB
LLBB
19
19
19
19
LBB 20
LBB 25
LLBB 28
LLBB 19
LLBB 24
LB8 24
LBB 25
LBB 25
LLBB 29
LLBB 30
LLBB 29
A~condrtronrng - Tecumseh HH
compressor replaced by York
Shtpley
47”servocams reducrng front to
rear brake ratro
Accelerator peda! stopon nghthand dnve cars
Gearbox throttle valve control on
rght-hand drive cars
13 38 ratto crown wheel changed
to 13:40
LLBB 30
LLBB 30
LLBB 30
BC
45AR
BC
66-AR
Feb 61 toAug 62
C
BC. 38AR
BClCZto
BC 139CZ
BC 166AR
BC 112~AR
BC. 137AR
BC. 114~AR
BC 1lAR
BC
BC
52-AR
l-AR
BC
2AR
BC. 139-AR
BC 149-AR
BC
16-LBY
E
i::
BC
BC
I-BY
l-BY
BC
t O-BY
BC
BC
72.BY
51-B\,
BC
51.BY
BC
BC
EC
BC
72-BY
76BY
92-BY
7%BY
BC 74.BY
(except
BC 97.BY)
BC
90.BY
BC
93-BY
BC. 99.BY
BC
99.BY
BC. 1oo-BY
Petroltank breather
Heatsrnk Introduced Into
automatic choke system
Sparkrng plug waterproof adaptor
Bluefloodlrghtrng to Instruments
Hand brake wamrng lrght fitted
Flasher and headlamp flick swrtch
fitted
New starter nng
Modrfted water connectrons
Fuel pumpcapacrty Increased
Improved valve rockers
Rear lamps
Brake pedals ball crank lever
Ltghter steerrrg on left-hand
dnve cars
Reversion to oflginal starter nng
New method of lubrrcatrng cam
wheel
BC
28 CZ
BC
BC
BC
BC
37.cz
43 CZ
66-CZ
78-CZ
BC
BC.
BC
BC
70-CZ
85CZ
169-CZ
1120
8.
16AV
B
‘C-CN
October 62
A
BZAVtoB26AV
Lengthened starter relay cable
Not Issued
B
Not Issued
No recordable modrfrcatrons
Sep 62 to Oct.63
C
B2CNtoB828CN
Arrconditroning unrtwatertaps
and mounting plates
i: ‘%s
BC 136LCZ
BC. 135LCZ
BC 137-LCZ
BC 139-CZ
11
BENTLEY
Aooroximate
Dkiivery dates
Senes Chassis number
Sep 62 to Ott 63
lcontlnuedl
C
B2CNtoB828C.N
Inrroduced
Improved radiator pressure relle:
valve
AddItIonal sight glass on C61
refrigerated units and re-routed
low pressure hoseson righthand dnve cars
Top aqd bottom hoses
StaInless steel wheel discs
Steenng box modlfled to allow
trapped air to be bled
WIndscreen wtper stops for
positive parklng
Carburettors with modified float
chamber Ild and needle valve
Automatccgearboxtoruscover
Hand brake cable systems on
right--hand drivecars
Sep 63 to Dee 63
Nov 63 to Jun 64
C
E
B2DFtoB198DF
B2ECtoB530EC
Steenng hose re-routedand heat
shield fltted to steenng box
mounting arm on left-hand
dnve cars
Improved heated rearwlndow
glass
New voltage regulator
Improved rear seat and side
arm rests
Heat shield fltted to right--hand
exhaust manifold
Choke Introduced rnto reversing
light clrcult
Increased bore of carburetter
vent pipes
Reversing and rear number plate
lamp
Wtder rtms on rear wheels
AdditIonal coid acrIntake controls
May 64 to Dee 64
B2FGtoB350FG
Dynamo bracket
Flywheel houstng - bell housing
underpan fltted (except export
models to troplcal or dusty
countries)
Steenng box spool valve and
houslng
Stop/flasher relays dlscontlnued
Link stnp In place of starter
solenoid cable
New speedometer and flexible
dnve
Aooroximate
Deiiverydates
Series Chassis number
Steertng - rrodlfled power
cylinder head
Improved copper type battery
cable
Steering hoses rerouted on
right--hand dnvecars
6 176.LCN
B 260~CN
B 388~CN
B 404~CN
Ott 64toJan 65
G
B2GJtoB200GJ
B 420~CN
B 496-LCN
B 508.CN
B 712~CN
(except
B 724~CN;
30-LDF
B 126-DF
B
38EC
B
70-EC
10.GJ
B 136.GJ
B 190-GJ
B2HNtoB400HN
Camshaft
B
BZJPtoB40JP
Interference ht cylnder liners
New fuel pump, S U type
AUF 400
B.
2-JP
B
36-JP
34-HN
Bmley
S3
Long Wl~wlbase
Nov 62toMay63
A
BAL 2 to BAL30
B 412-EC
B 484~EC
B 50&EC
8-FG
B 12-FG
(except
B lB-FG)
B 206-FG
B
B 126-GJ
H
B 340.EC
(except B. 368,
412and
491 -EC)
B 152.FG
B 290-FG
B 348.FG
J
B 222-EC
B 116-FG
B 152.FG
B 222-FG
Jan 65 to Jul.65
B.210-EC
B
New H T lgnltron cabies with
resistive cores
Electrcally-operated wtndowsstop bracket
Tappet blockand tappet block
assemblies
Ventilation holes provided to
flywheel housing bell houslng
Introduced
Jtd 65 toSep 65
B 738~CN
B
Modiffcatlon
Jun 64 to Jan 65
B
BBL 2toBBL12
Lengthened starter relay cable
Air-condltloning unit water taps
and mounting plates
Top and bottom hoses
StaInless steel wheel discs
Steenng box modified to allow
trapped air robe bled
Windscreen wiper stops for
posltlve parkmg
Carburetters with modlfled float
chamber Ild and needle valve
Automatic gearbox torus cover
Hand brakecablesystemon nghthand dnve cars
Steenng hose rerouted and heat
shield fltted to steenng box
mounting arm on left-hand dnve
cars
Improved heated rear wtndow
glass
New voltage regulator
Heat shieldfittedtonght-hand
exhaust manifold
Choke Introduced Into reversing
light cirult
Increased bore of carburetter
vent ptpes
Petrol filter reposItIoned
BAL 2
BAL 28
BAL 28
Reversmg and rear numberplate
lam0
Wider rims on rear wheels
AddItIonal coldalr Intakecontrols
Dynamo bracket
BBL
BBL
BBL
BBL
BAL 2
BAL 8
BAL &
BAL 8
BAL 8
BALlO
BALlO
BAL 18
LBAL 14
BAL 16
BAL16
BAL 18
BPL 20
2
4
4
2
BENTLEY
Approximate
Delivery dates
Senes Chassis number
Modification
Jun 64 to Jan 65
(continued)
B
Flywheei houslng - bell houslng
underpan fltted (except edport
models to tropicai or dusty
countnesl
Steerng box spool valve and
houslng
Stop/flasher relays dscontlnueo
Link stnp in placeof starter
solenoid cable
New speedometerand flextble
dnve
Steering- modtfed power
cylinder head
Improved copper type battey
cable
Steenng hoses re routed on
right--hand dnvecars
New H 7 tgnltlon cable with
resstlve cores
Electncally~perated windows
stop bracket
Tappet blockand tappet block
assemblies
Feb 65 to Sep 65
C
BBL2toBBL12
BCL 2 IO BCL 22
Venttlatlon holes provided to
flywheel houslng bell houslng
Camshaft
Interference fit cylinder liners
New tuel pump, S U type AUF
400
Introduced
Jun 63 to Set 63
Nov 63 to Nov 65
A
B
C
BC2XAlO
BC 174XA
1cngthened starter relay cable
Improved radiator pressure
rellel valve
1op and bottom hoses
Stainless steel wheel discs
Steenng box modifled to allow
trapped air to be bled
Two-shoe front brakes
Series Chassis number
BBL 2
Modrfication
Introduced
dynamo bracket
Flywheel housng - bell housmg
underpan fltted (except export
models lo ?roplcal or dusty
countries)
BC 148.XC
BBL 8
BBL 8
Steenng box spool valve and
houstng
Link strIpIn place of starter
solenoid cable
Steering - modlhed power
cylinder head
Improved copper type battery
cable
Steenng hoses re-routed on
nghthand dnve cars
New H T lgnltlon cables with
reststtve cores
BBL 8
BBL 8
BBL I3
BBL 8
BBL 10
BBLlO
BBL 10
BBL 10
BCL 2
BCL 7
BCll4
BCL18
Bentley S3
Continental
Sep 62 to Jul63
Approximate
Delivery dates
BC- 24.LXA
BC- 72-LXA
BC-144-l-M
BC-144~XA
Feb 65 to Apr 65
D
BC2XDto
BC 28 XD
Ventilation holes provided !o
flywheel houslng bell houslng
Mar 65 toAor 65
E
BCZXEto
BC 88 XE
Camshaft
Alrcondltronlng - Introduction of
standard S3de-mister blower
unit on coachbullt cars. also
electrlcallyoperatedvalvesand
taps
Increased capacity wlndscreen
wipermotorfPark’Ward2door)
Interference fit cvilnder liners
Newfuel pump, s.U typeAlJF
400
BC-152.XC
rexcem
BC 154.XC)
BC 156.XC
BC-158 xc
BC-15%XC
BC-172.XC
BC-182-XC
BC-l&&XC
BC- 22-X0
BC- 6-XE
lexcepr
BC- 8-XFt
EIC- 34.XE
BC- 34.XE
BC- 64.XF
BC- 68XE
BC-152~XA
BC-166-LXA
BC2XBto
BC 100x8
Carburetters wtth modihed tloat
chamber Itd and needle valve
AutomaW gearbox torus cover
Steenng hose rerouted and heat
shield fitted to steenng box
mounting arm on left-hand dnve
cars
BC2XCto
BC 202 XC
BC- 6%xc
New voltage regulator
Hand brake cabie system on nghtBC-loo-XC
hand dnve cars
Heat shield fatted to rght-hand
BC-11 &XC
exhaust manifold
Choke Introduced into reversing
BC 122.XC
lght clrcutt
Increased bore of carburetter
BC-124 XC
vent popes
BC- 12-LXB
BC- 74.XB
BC- 12-LXB
13
Rolls-Royce
Production
Chassis numbers
Chassisnumbers
Rolls-Royce 10 HP.
1904-l906
20150-20169
Rolls-Royce415 HP.
1905-l 906
23924.24272,24273,26330,26331,26332
Rolls-Royce20tl.P.
1905-l906
(*)
f”)
24263.24264.26350-26354.26370.26356-26359
Some Spnngfreld models
Spnngfield models
Rolls-Royce 30 H.P.
1905-l 906
23927.24274.24275.26370-26375.60500-60538
(also26355 only known survrvor)
Rolls-Royce Legdimit
1905-l 906
Series Chassis number
Modification
Rolh-R0yce20 H.P.
80500 Legalimrt)
40518 Landaulet)
None bekeved to sutvtve
Rollr-ftoyce Sihmr Ghost
1907-l 925
Approximate
Delivery dates
1907-60539-60592
1907/8-607OG-60799
190&9-919-1015
1909/10-llOO-1199&1200-1399
1910/11-1400-1499
1911-1500-1799
1912-1800-1999
1912/13-2OGG-2699
1913-CA
1913/14-NA
1914.MA.AB.
EB, RB, PB, YB. UB. LB. GB
1914/15-TB
1915.BD.AD.ED
1915/16-RD
1916-PD.AC
1919.PP. LW
1919121 -X (motor show chassis)
1920--l’W. CW. FW. BW.AE, EE. RE, PE, YE
1920/21-GE
1*20/27 - WO (armoured car chassrs)
1921 -WE. LE. TE, CE, (*).
-NE (‘1. LG (‘1.
- JG (‘). SG (‘1
1921/22-AG f’), MG f”), UG f’).
1522 - BG. TG (‘). KG f’). PG. RG. YG
1922123
40Gl-50G0
1923
5OSl- 8oso.
8OHl-60H0.
70Al-80AO.
80Kl-9OK0, GA
1923124
GF
1924
GH. GAK. GMK. GRK
1924125
GDK
1925
GLK. GNK. GPK
1925126
GSK
1926
G
GCKl toGCK81
GOK 1 toGOK
GZK 1 toGZK41
1926
H
GZK 42 to GZK 81
GUKl toGUK81
GYK 1 toGYK81
1926/27
1927
J
GMJ 1 toGMJ81
GHJ 1 toGHJ81
1927
K
GAJ 42 to GAJ 81
GRJ 1 toGFIJI
GUJ 1 to GUJ 81
GAJl toGAJ41
“New Departure” thrust brg
GOK-44
Prvot fnctrondevrce W.8
wheels front hydrls
700
steering
GHJ-72 two terminal
condenser-GA&l
Spnng loaded X stg tube
battery crossmember _GAJ-42.
F.W 8 squeakdamper-GRJ.73
Introduced
ROLLS-ROYCE
Approximate
Delivery dates
Series Chassis number
Modification
1927/28
1928
L
GXL i to GXL 81
GYL 1 toGYL81
GWL 1 toGWL4l
Pgall reserve, Zenith filter,
5 ring pls!on GXL-~~, tungsten
GXL-59. rear hydrls. - GYL-1
1928
M
GBMl toGBM81
GKM 1 to GKM 81
GTM 1 to GTM 41
Oval webcrankshaft.
Improved steennggeometrq.
semi ngld dlstr contacts
1928129
1929
NA
GFN 1 lo GFN 81
GLN 1 toGLN21
Mlxturecontroloncolumn.
vertical radiator shutters
32” x 6” tyres - GFN-7 1
1329
NB
GLN22toGLNSl
GEN 1 toGEN
Dash 2” wtder. rad 1 5” hlghel
Dash 75” higher
1929
OA
GEN42toGEN81
GVO 1 toGV0 10
Cadmium plated springs - GEN-72
1929
0
GVOlltoGVO81
GXOltoGXOlO
Centralised lubrn , Enots petroi
filter. “Mechanics” prop shaft,
“K S ” petrol gauge
Rolls-Royce 20125 H.P.
1929
0
GXOlltoGXOlll
20/25 H.P. 3 l/4” bore engine
1929130
P
GGP t toGGP81
GDP 1 toGDP81
GWP 1 toGWP41
Castdash. narrowhubs, 8 00-19
tyres. single level petrol tank,
largerdta. crankshaft
GTR 1 to GTR 41
3” longerchasscs. new type co11
5.25. 1 camp., new exhaust
manlfoid. flexrble engine
suspension;
RW-1 magneto GLR-55
1930
9
t
1930131
1931
S
GNS 1 toGNS81
GOS 1 toGOS81
GPS 1 toGPS41
Grooved road spnngs;
servodamperGOS-22
1931/32
TA
GFT 1 toGFT81
G8Tl toG8TPl
Rubber fan belt, reserve petrol
sum;
antt-splash rad cap,
indented matrix tubes, 2 5” prop
shaft, front axle modlfn GFT-32
1931!32
1932
TB
GBT27toGBT81
GKTl toGKT21
Diamond engine mounting.
radiator4”deeper.
thermostetlc shutters, copper
matnx tubes; spilt piston shock
abs; flip-flap bonnet shutters,
front apron; one-shot lubm.
scheme; mod. R brake shaft
iubm.; hlngedflller cap; remote
control petrol reserve, two
rate charging scheme
1932
T8
GKl22toGKT41
Synchmmesh gearbox 5 75 1
camp.; hlghl&cams;
heavyexh
valves, low inertia sprtng drive,
balancedcrankshaft; stronger
clutch springs with higher pedal
leverage, new exhaust system,
introduced
Approximate
Delivervdates
Series Chassisnumber
Modification
3” prop shaft, pIvoted front
brakeshoa, N2 roadwheels.
overhanglng bonnet
1932
GAU 1 toGAU 81
GMU 1 toGMU 21
R A D 11 clutch liners. B brg
servo cams, 1e-gall petrol tank
electnc petrol gauge, modlfled
3rd motion shaft GAU 58
Provwon for dyno brake GAU 76
1932
V
GMU 22 toGMU 81
GZU 1 to GZU 41
1932
:932/33
W
GHW 1 toGHWB~
GRW 1 loGRW81
GAW 1 toGAW41
Dynamodrtve brake,
R A D 13 servo liners GRW-22
1933
X
GEX 1 toGEX81
GWX 1 toGWX81
GDX 1 toGDX41
1933
Y
GSY 1 toGSY 101
Relay starter switch. casr Iron
rearbrakedrumsGEX-1
Three ratecharge scheme,
resonant type stlencer GWX-22
improved clutch nng GSY-33
1933
Z
GLZ 1 toGLZ81
GTZ 1 toGTZ81
GYZ 1 lo GYZ41
Rear brake bronze brg. LuvaxByur lubrn, ajr silencer
GLZ 1. nltralloycrankshaft
GLZ-28 sllent2ndgear. front
axle control, new type shock
dampers, cast Iron front brake
drums GLZ-52
1333
A2
GBAl toGBA81
CGA 1 toGGAB
GHAl toGHA
Hand lubrn to servo GGA-1
Marston type radiator GGA-22
1933;34
i934
02
GXB 1 to GX8 81
GUB 1 toGUB81
GLB 1 toGL841
Spnng drive In clutch,
stiffercrankshaft GXB-27.
cam balancer GX8-62
1934
c2
GNC 1 toGNC81
GRC 1 toGRC81
GKC 1 to GKC 41
D.W.S.lacks,
needle brg. prop shaft
GKC-22
1934
02
GEDl toGED
GMD 1 to GMD8f
GYDl toGYD4t
Felt 011nng tocrankshaft.
provlslon fordampercontrol,
largeoilf~ller; new type
carburetter. controllable dampers
1934
E2
GAE 1 toGAE81
GWE 1 toGWE 81
GFE 1 toGFE41
1934
1934135
1935
F2
GAF 1 to GAF 81
GSF 1 toGSF 81
GRF 1 toGRF41
Easy brakead] , modtfied cam
balancer, voltage controlled
dynamo. flexlbleengineand
exhaust mounttng GAF-52.
modifledsynchro-mesh sleeve
GSF-2
1935
G2
GI-G 1 toGLG81
GPG 1 toGPG81
GHGl toGHG41
T C C condenser; concealed front
X member; clutch spnng dnve
deleted; propeller shaft damper.
Introduced
ROLLS-ROYCE
Approximate
Delivery dates
Series Chassisnumber
Modification
1935
iconrmuect)
G2
GLG 1 to GLG 81
GPG 1 toGPG81
GHG 1 toGHG41
car buretter balance pipe.
externalclutch adjustment
1935
H2
GYH 1 to GYH 81
GOH 1 toGOH 81
GEH 1 to GEH 41
@voted rearbrake shoes,
35”servocams-GOH-22
1935
J2
GBJl toGBJ81
GLJ 1 toGLJ81
GCJ 1 toGCJ41
Torque reactton dampers
1935136
1936
K2
GXK 1 to GXK 81
GBKl toGBK81
GTK 1 toGTK41
Fully floating servo,
Isolated gear lever-GBK-22
GTK 42 to GTK 53
AdditIonal 2005 H P chassrs with
B B clutch, manes stg , and hypold
axle
1936
Rolls-Roycs
L2
GULl toGULf
GTL 1 to GTL 81
GHL 1 toGHL41
16
3.5” boreengrne, Stromberg
carb. S U petrol pumps;
air cooled dynamo; Borg &
Beckclutch, Marlessteenng.
9 x41 hypordaxle. geared
starter, petrol filter on
rear X member
1936137
M2
GRM 1 toGRM81
GXM 1 to GXM 81
GGM 1 toGGM 41
Mellotone horns; Seapak noise
Insulation ‘L’sectronprston
rmgsGRM-72. P S damper
rernstated GXM-72
1936137
N2
GAN 1 toGAN
GWN 1 toGWN81
GUN 1 toGUN
Improved radiator
New type steering controls
1937
02
GAO 1 toGROB
GHOl toGHO
GM0 1 to GM0 81
1937
P2
GRP 1 toGRP81
GMP 1 toGMPB1
GLP 1 to GLP41
De-turbulated cvl head
1937138
1938
R2
GAR 1 to GAR 81
GGRl toGGR81
GZR 1 toGZR41
Thermold clutch lonersGGR-29
Rolls Royca Wraith
1938i39
A
WXAl toWXA109
1938i39
1939
I3
WRBl toWRB81
WMB 1 toWMB81
WLB 1 toWLB41
1939
C
WEC 11to
WHC
toWHC81
WEC 74
Approximate
Delivery dates
Rolls-Roycs
1925
Senes Chassis number
v
1925
1925126
1926
1926
Introduced
Modification
Phantom I
MC1 toMC122
RC 1 to RC 125
HCltoHC109
HCllOtoHC122
LCl toLC131
SC1 tosc7
1926
25130 H.P.
1936/37
Introduced
W rad. 1” hrgher
FL f”)
X
SC8toSC121
DC 1 toDC87
1926
Y
DC88toDC121
TC 1 toTC70
1926
A2A
TC71 toTC 121
YC 1 toyc50
Tubular luggagegrid
720 lead steenng 38.TC
1926
1926/27
A2B
YC51 toYC 123
NC1 toNC30
Servo dampmg nng 59-YC
1926/27
82
NC31 toNC 131
Autovac restnction valve,
front hydrls, kght clutch
1927
C2A
EF 1 toEF 101
R. brg throttle; kghtfront
axle, 3-gall. reserve, SL Xstg
tube: W B. wheels
RM I FM , PM(“)
1927
1927
C2B
LFltoLFlOl
Servo frictron devrce.
tappet lub. 65LF
1927
D2A
RF 1 to RF 101
Rear hydrls. new sfde levers
1927
D2B
UFltoUFlOl
Srlencer heat shteld - 79-UF
RP. FP. KP(“)
1928
E2A
EH 1 toEH 101
1928
E2B
FHltoFHlOl
1928
F2A
ALltoALlOl
Axle control dampers. stiffer
crankshaft semr-ngtddlst.
cant , chokevalve lub
1928129
F2B
CL1 toCLlO1
Alum cyl head; rearsparewheel
camel; 10” pendulum lever
Tungsten 37 EH, strutted
cyls 73EH
1926/29
G2A
WRltoWRlOl
ilextbleengrne
1928129
1929
G2B
WR 102toWR131
KRl toKR71
Cast dash, side-by-side brakes,
Zennh petrol filter. rad. 1”
hrgher; batteryIn frame: felt
pads 1-KR
1929
H2
KR72toKR131
OR1 toOR
Cadmium plated springs 19-OR
1929
KR (“)
1929
IB I”)
suspension
ROLLS-ROYCE
Approximate
Delivery dates
,
Series Chassisnumber
1930
MR f”)
1930131
PR (“1
Modification
Introduced
Approximate
Delivery dates
Series Chassis number
1933 34
P2
PY 2 to PY 206
1934
R2
RY3toRY211
1934
s2
SK2toSK196
Modiffcation
Rolls-Royca Phantom II
1929/30
J2
WJ 1 toWJ 133
XJ 1 toXJ71
II
1929130
1930
K2
XJ72toXJ204
GN 1 toGN68
Low lnerha damoer 173.XJ
92”thermometors 18-GN to
50-GY
1930
L2
GN69toGN202
GY 1 toGY68
NewtYpeco1169GN. exhaust
heatedthrottle 126GN; rear
axle beanng modffn 120-GN,
copper cyl. head tubes 111GN,
20x7tyres.169GN
1930
1931
M2
GY 69 to GY 205
GXf toGX68
Riveted hardy fabric 11C-GY,
rubberfan belt 156GY;
3gall reserve 178-GY,
stronger ban. support 1GX
1931l32
1931.03
N2
JSl toJS61
(R.H. chassis)
AJS 201 to AJS 276
(L.H. chassis)
Thermostattc shutters, stngle
point rad. susp.. extra cyl
lubn.; frontapron; 60” track,
one shot chassis lubn., pivoted
front brakeshoes; wider
footbrakeshoes; s/s tn. brake
liners; hanged filler cap;
tworate charge scheme. servo
damper; remote control petrol
reserve; 6O%thicker rear
brakedrums; F. axle modrfn
c
1931/32
1932
1931/33
1932734
JS62toJS64
MS2toMS44
(R.H. chassis)
AJS277 toAJS303
AMS 201 to AMS 224
(L H.chasstsl
Dlemond engine mountrng;
prvoted rear brake shoes;
auto-klean oil filter; carb. acr
cleaner; split piston shock
abs; flipflap bonnet shutters
1932
MS46toMS
Synchro-mesh gearbox, 2 75”
prop. shaft; stronger clutch
springs; overhanging bonnet;
keyedS.M. rockingshaft- 122-MS.
anti-shimmy shackle 140-MS
1933
MY2toMY106
1933
N2
170
MY 102toMY 190
MW3toMW107
Heavy exhaust valves; increased
front braking, 7.00-l 9 tyres, cast
iron brake drums; B. brg servo
cams; R.A.D. 13 servo liners;
R.A.D. 11 clutch liners44MY
5.25 : 1 romp.; htghliftcams,
semr-expandq cam.; carb. air
silencer; new reverse mechm
102-MY. new shock dampers;
silent 2nd. gear 65MW
iown gean lever knob, dropped
front Xmember 58-SK.
needle brg. prop. shaft 96SK,
exhaust valves stepped 102.SK,
12x41 rearaxle 136SK
1934/35
T2
TA 1 to TA 201
Fully ffoating servo, easy brake
adj, modrfied hot-spot plpn,
corm. rod with 5 clips, external
clutch add.; large choke
carburetter, low kft camshaft,
flexrbleenglnemounttng.
synchro-mesh Lndgear
1935
u2
UK2toUK82
T C C condenser
Rolls-Royce Phantom Ill
1936
A
3-AZ 20 to 3AZ 238
3-AX 1 to 3-AX 207
Petrol filler on 2nd X member
3-AX-35
1936137
1937
B
3-BU 2 to3-BU 200
3-BT 1 to 3-BT 203
Rubber mounted rearaxle
1937
1937l38
C
3-CP2103CP200
3-CM 1 to 3-W 203
Petrol pump In frame - 3CM-35
“Long” clutch plate- 3CM-79
3-DL 2 to 3-DL 200
3-DH 1 to 3-DH 203
4-Port q4 head; solid tappets,
srnglevalve spnngs. open tYpe
fuses, Hall’s metal btg ends,
otl coolerdeleted, modlfied
starter 3-DL44
5 x 18 road wheels 3-DL-78
OverdrIve gearbox 3-DL-172
SBA 2 to SBA 138
SCA 1 to SCA 63
C&A cyknder head gasket
3e In. dla rear axle bolts
Modified S S tube socket
(LSBA-76)
Modified X S tube sockets
(LSBA-106)
One piece shackle bracket
Longer gear change lever
1938139
1939
D
Rolls-Royce Sihrer Dawn
Apr 49 to Jun.50
Jun 50 to Mar 51
A
1
Modified throttle return sprir19
SBA-16
SBA-26
(except
LSBA-28)
LSBA-28
17
ROLLS-ROYCE
Approximate
Dehvery dates
Serres Chassrs number
Modification
Apr 49 to Jun 50
Jun 50toMar 51
icontmued)
A
Felt bush rn steenng COI
gearchange
Modrfred R S D plates
Revrsed linkage & rubber grommet
rn steenng column gear change
Rear shackle Br]ur prpes revrsed
M&fed
carburetter
SBA 2 to SW 138
SCA 1 to SCA 63
Approximate
Deltvery dates
Modrfred speed0 and dnve
2nd mod to rear spnng plate
Revrsed steenng geometry
Antr-rumble front brakes
Thrcker lrpped brake drums
i
Mcxfrfred rear No plate box
Keyholesocketsongearcontrol
Reduced speed fan
One prece rear brake equ-lever
Alumrnrum cam wheel
3 bush rear brake equ-support
JuI 51 to Jui 52
B
C
SDB 2 to SDB 140
SFC2toSFC160
t-8
D
SHD2toSHD60
LSBA-76
SBA-140
SBA-128
(LSBA-131)
SBA-130
LSBA 138
Jul 52 toJan 53
NW 52 to Mav 53
E
SKE 2 to SKE 50
SLE 1 to SLE 51
LSCA-11
LSCA-9
LSCA-i 7
LSCA-23
SCA-27
(LSCA-23)
SCA-2 J
SCA-29
LSCA-41
SCA-45
\
kt$~:bosses
on RS D. plates j
Trrple pass de-mrster Inter
scheme
LSCA 53
Thrcker rear SD. plates
Triple pass R.H de-mrster (frnal)
Modrfred water pumpgland rrng
New type rgnrtron condenser
Side scuttle ventrlators
Steel or1caps rn crankshaft
Heavy type clutch
LSDB-2
LSDBS
SDB-12
SDB-40
SDB44
LSDB-58
SOB.76
LSCA-51
3% In. boreengrne
Thrckened crankshaft webs
Full flow or1filter
I
Insulated dynamo
increased front damprng
Twin condensers
120”openrng ventrlator
wrndows
I
Rearwrndow demrster
3-positron heater andde-mister 1
swatches
Single choke Zenrth
!
carburetter
Short dwell detent on 1st gear
selector
SFC-122
Reposrtroned or1gauge
connectron on crankcase
Strffenedclutch casrng
LSHD-6
SHD-18
I
Mar 52 to Sep 52
LSBA-44
LSBA-46
SCA-1
Modrfred starter solenord swatch
Low rate 011feed to clutch
Lower bush R S D lrnkdeleted
11” clutch (kght type1 SCA-27
Modrfred clutch sptgot beanng
Closer frtttng 2nd & 3rd speed
Nov 50 to Aug 51
Serres Chassis number
Dee 52 to Sep 53
Jul53 to Feb 54
F
SMF 2 to SMF 76
SNF 1 toSNF 125
1 VC-2
SFC64
SFC-92
SFC-94
Feb 54 to Aug 54
Mar 54 to Sep.54
G
SOG2toSOGlOO
SPG 1 toSPG 101
LSFC-102
Feb 54 toAug.54
Aug.54 to Ott 54
H
SRH2toSRHlOO
STH 1 toSTH 101
Modifrcatron
Introduced
Reversron to old type front
wheel studs
Mark II headlamps
LSHD-56
Revrsed luggage boot
Revrsedattrtude rear springs ’
Redesigned rear shock damoer
lrnkage
Two speed windscreen wiper
Hot and cold demrster
Reducedfnctronon steermg
connecttons
)
Needle rollers on clutch
release fevers
Caster angle wedges
Deletronof hand throttle control
Pop-out cigar lrghter
Separately housed marn fuse
Solid prns and shreld on servo f
Corrugated bottom water hose
connection
Taper roller bearings on rear axle
prnron (except 12/41 axles)
3tn seconds slow leak on front
shockdampers
Taper roller bearings on rear
axle pinion (12 x41 axles)
Parco lubnzed tappets
6 75 compressron ratro cylrnder
head
B VI camshaft (L H cars only)
Deletron of non-opposed springs
In srde steenng tube
All welded frame
Cable operated hot and cold
de-mIster and underseat
heater
1
Hardclaygasket
Deletronof reduced frrctron
modifrcatrons on steenng
connectrons
Improved type underseat tool
tray
lntroductron of B VI type gearbox
tre rod
Flttlng of rnertra nng on flywheel
Dynamo type mountrng strapon
starter motor
Compensator popebetween front
and rear servo
Thrcker thrrd motion shaft thrust
washer
Twrn exhaust system
12/41 rear axle (all cars)
I
Strengthenedfawson front brake
operatrng lrnks
SKE- 2
SKE-10
SLE-11
SLE-31
SMF-42
SME-50
SMF-62
SMF-66
SMF-70
SNF- 1
SNF-15
SNF-27
SNF-109
SNF-113
SOGSG
SPG-11
IRH)
SPG-37
SRH-
2
SRH
4
ROLLS-ROYCE
Approximate
Delivery dates
Series Chassts number
Modification
Introduced
Feb.54toAug.54
Aug 54 to Ott 54
(conttnued)
Ii
Eltmtnattonof chromtum-plated
sefvopressureplate
Dynamo tvpa mounting strap on
starter motor
Alumtncum flywheel housmg
Long stroke starter ptnlon
SRHSRI-i(CH)
SWSTH-
Ott 54 to Jan 55
Nov 54 to Apr 55
I404ot33Stm
Wraith
Feb 47 to Jul47
Aug 47 to Jan 48
Ott 47 to Aug 48
A
SRH2toSRHlOO
STH 1 to STH 101
SUJZtoSUJ130
SVJ 1 to SVJ 133
Bentley contInental type
demtsttng
2nd speed start
Ferodo washer and drain slots I”
crankshaftvtbratlondamper
WTA i toWTA85
WVA 1 toWVA81
WYAl toWYA87
Sew0 damper
Squtrt hole tn corm rods
Twtn tgnttton COIIS
Parkensed tappets
Hardened push rods
Alumtntum bonnet
Shock absorber screwed Inserts
Heater return tap deleted
Heater drain tap added
I
Modtfted horn push button
Provision for 5” dvnamo
Increased synchro cam angles
Modtfteddtstn dnvespring nng
Approximate
Delivery dates
Series Chassis number
72
57
SUJ- 14
SUJ- 50
.
Apr 48 to Jul48
Jul48 to Sep 48
Sep 48 to Apr 49
B
WZB 1 IO WZB 65
WA0 1 to WAB 65
WCB 1 to WC0 73
.
Dec.48 to Jul49
May 49 to Nov 49
Sep 49 to May 50
C
WDC 1 to WDC 101
W!=C 1 toWFC 101
WGCl to WGC 101
Nebar rocker cover lolnt
5” dynamo
Rocker cover breather
Modified clutch thrust race
Horn suppressor
Dunlop jacks
2 4” balance lever
C &A cvknder head gasket
Eironreexhaustvalvegutdes
Modtfied coolant pump
Accelr countershaft guard
Servo protectton piate
Modtftedcoreplugs
Extended petrol tank
breather
Bench type spnng dnve
Short cvknder tnserts
Longer upper trtangle
levers
011caps In No 7Lournai
WTA- 48
WTA- 79
W’JA- 5
WVA-16
WVA-41
WVA- 66
WZB-
Aor BOtoJan 51
D
WHOltoWHDlOl
1
I
WZB-15
WZB-23
WZB-43
WZB- 55
WZB-61
WAB- 2
WA& 14
WAB- 23
WA& 25
WAB 58
WCB- 21
I
WCB-26
I
Spkt sktrt pistons
Lucas screen wipers
Batter charging plug
Chromtum-plated servo plate
Rearshockdamper ltnkage
I
modtftcatton
Ann-sptllvalve In radiator
WOC-
1
Introduced
1F brakeexpanders
WOC-31
3,%In cylinder studs
I
WOC- 38
Otp and switch headlamps
woe- 59
Alumcntum tappet doors
Strengthened3rd mot shaft
WOC.63
spknes
WDC 76
81~” deflectton front springs
22tn” servo cams 3” balance
WDC- 98
levers
Heater return tap re-Introduced
WDC 100
Modifted underseat heater
Radiator heated de-mtster
\
WFC- 1
Square edge bearings. 1st and
3rd mot shaft
\
WFC- 39
Revtsed inter-shoe brake knkage
WFC- 50
Addttronallack skdes
Portable hand tnspectlon lamp
WFC- 63
Granodtsed ptston rings
I
(WFC-83)
Progresstve bump stops
(LWFC- 65)
WGC- 6
Closer fttttng tappets
Graded pistons
WGC- 11
3~ In dta rear axle bolts
I
Revtsed brake knkage
WGC- 44
Internal oil feed to dtstr
Commontseddash
WGC- 50
WGC- 87
Modtf~ed rear SO plates
50
72
WYA- 1
WYA-19
WYA- 34
Modification
Tnco windscreen washer
Modtfted S S tube socket
ModtftedX S. tubesockets
Revtsed ltnkage & rubber
grommet tn steering column
gear change
One piece shackle bracket
Reduced speed fan
Keyhole sockets on gear control
One ptece rear brake equ-lever
Modtfled starter solenotd swatch
Alummrum cam wheel
3 bush rear brake equ-support
Longer boss rear spring plate
Nov 50toMay51
Apr 51 toNov 51
E
WLE 1 to WLE 35
WME 1 to WME 96
Low rate oil feed to clutch
Modtfted flywheel clutch
bearrng
Ttghter fatting gearbox bushes
Thcker R S 0 dates
R Ii de-mtster’tnter scheme
Rear shackle Btjur ptpes
revtsed
Revcsed steering geometry
\
Antt-rumble front brakes
1
Thtcker lipped brakedrums
Triple pass R H de-mister (fInal)
Modtfted water pumpgland nng
WHOWHOWHD-
1
3
8
LWHOWHOWHOLWHOWHDLWHOWHDWHDWHDLWHD-
12
31
77
78
82
84
86
87
88
97
WLE- 1
LWLE- 10
WLE- 6
WLE- 7
WLE- 26
WLE- 27
WMEWME-34
WME-35
1
19
ROLLS-ROYCE
Introduced
Approxrmate
Delivery dates
Series Chassis number
Nov 5CtoMay51
Apr 51 toNov 51
(conttnued)
E
WLE 1 to WLE 35
WME 1 to WME 96
New type rgnttton condenser
Steel 011
caps on crankshaft
011feea adaptor atr bottle
Lower bush RSD knk deleted
Ott 51 toMav52
F
WOF 1 to WOF 76
3% In bore engtne
Thickened crankshaft webs
Full flow 011falter
7 50 x 16 tyres (certain
export cars only)
insulated dynamo
Twrn condensers
Aor 52 to Dee 52
G
WSG 1 to WSG 76
Dee 52 to Nov 53
Stngle choke Zenith
carburetter
Short dwell detent on 1st
gearselector
Reposltroned 011gauge corm
on crankcase
Sttffenedclutchcastng
3-posttron heater& de-mtster
swatches
Change-over swatch In
headlamps
Reversion to old type front
wheel studs
Two speed wtndscreen wper
Hot and cold de-mtster
Reduced frtctron on
steenng connectlons
Caster angle wedges
Deletron of hand throttle
control 1L.H chasscs)
Separately housed marn fuse
Solid prns and shreld on servo
Needle rollers on clutch
release levers
18 7 1 ratro steenng
Taper roller beanngs on rear
axle ptnton (except 12/41
axle ratto)
Parco lubrlred tappets
Approximate
Delivery dates
Series Chassisnumber
WME-47
WME- 51
WME-61
WME- 68
WOF-
Increased frontal area radrator
rnatnx
Cable operated not and cold
de-mtster and underseat
heater
I
Hardclaygasket
Welded frame
1
Mar 54 to Aug 54
C
CLW 1 tocLw43
WOF-37
WOF- 54
WOF 72
1
WSG
7
Jun 54 to Mar 55
D
DLW 1 to DLW 172
WSG- 16
WSG-41
WSG 45
WSG- 48
WSG-61
I
I
WVH-
1
Ott 55toMav56
E
ELW 1 toELW 101
WVH-12
WVH- 43
WVH- 77
WVH- 98
May 56 to Jun 57
F
FLWltoFLWlOl
Rolh-Royca Silver Wraith
Long Whatbme
Jan 52 to May 53
A
ALWl toALW51
Hot and cold de-mister
Reduced fnctron on steenng
connections
Caster angle wedges
Needle rollers In clutch
release levers
\
ALW- 27
I
Bentley camshaft frtted
Parco lubrlzed tappets
Deletton of non-opposed springs
In srde steering tube
4” longer bonnet
Modification
ALW-29
BLW 15
BLW- 17
BLW 39
Jul 57 to Jan 58
G
GLW 1 toGLW26
Fitting of rnertra nng on
flywheel
Dynamo type mountrng strap
on starter motor
Compensator prpe between
front and rear servo
Thrcker 3rd motton shaft
thrust washer
Strengthenedfaws on front
brakeoperating links
Eltmrnation of chromtumplated servo pressure plate
Alumtntum flywheel houstng
Dynamo type mounting strap
on starter motor
Long stroke starter pinton
Bentleyconttnental type
de-mtsttng
2nd speed start
Ferodo washer and dram slots
In crankshaft vtbratton
damper
Matn beanng cap studs replaced
by set screws
New flanges on exhaust frttrngs
lncorporatron of spherical clevts
bearings to servo push rod
lntroductron of ‘S’ type engrne
mountrng
Aeposttronlng of voltage
regulator
Modtftedvoltage regulator
Modtfteddynamoand regulator
Reach nut and washer to suit
spot facing of ball lotnt
and trunnion body. output
I
shaft to propeller shaft
Modrfred radrator bottom tank
and matnx (P A S I
lntroductton of 8 1 compresston
ratto
Voltage regulatorwcth swamp
rescstance
Introduction of orldeflector
plate for rear shock damper
Introductronof 18 7 steering ratlo
on left-hand dnve cars
No recordable modtflcatlons
Introduced
Bi-W-43
BLW-48
CLW- 24
CLW- 35
(R H )
CLW- 37
CLW-40
DLW- 15
DLWDLWDLWfL H )
DLW-
32
40
59
65
DLW- 80
DLW- 83
DLW-124
ELW- 18
ELW- 48
ELW- 49
IL C)
ELW-64
ELW-87
ELW-81
ELW-87
FLW- 1
FLW- 20
FLW- 60
FLW-68
FLW- 74
LFLW- 96
ROLLS-ROYCE
Approximate
Delivery dates
Mar 58 to Ott 58
Senes Chassis number
Modification
ti
No recordable modrflcatlons
HLW i to HLW 52
Introduced
Approximate
Dellvery dates
Series Chassisnumber
Revised type of rear engine
rnountmg
Modlhed push button and door
handle
Increased numberof flxlng holes
In rearaxletube
Foldrngarm rest in front seats
Steenng lever with taper roller
bearings In place of bushes
Modlfled shakeback stopfront
and rear brake assembites
Strengthening front slrspenslon
fulcrum bracket
Rolls-Royca Phantom IV
No recordable modlflcatlons
Mar 51 to Jun 52
A
4AF2to4AF22
Mar 53 to Ott 55
0
4BP1 to4BP7
Norecordable mocilflcatlons
Nov 55 to Dee 56
C
4CS2to4CS6
No recordable modlfcatlons
Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I
Standard Saloon
Apr 55 to Jan 56
Jan.56 to May 56
A
SWA 2 to SWA 250
SXA 1 to %A251 l,
Modrfred butterflyvalveand
countersunk screws SU
carburetter
Introducuon of thrck washer
under fulcrum bracket bolt
lock plate tocompensate
for drstortron of lugs on
I
front pan
Setscrews Instead of studs
for marn beanng caps
Improved seakng between
wrndscreen washer and wiper
mountrng and body
Steenngballfoint castle
nuts wrth Increased beanng
surface
lncreasedfnctron on brake
shakeback stops and
Increased load on servo
return spring
I
Increased drameter rear
englne mountrng bolt and
modified bracket
Modified bosses to Increase
strength of rear axle tube
Improved water and 011mrst
seakng on servo
i
Strengthening spring support
plate. front suspension
Modified rear loom to cut out
brake light on side on which
flasher is rn operation
Modified flanges on exhaust
fittings
Wheel cyknder matenal
changed from alumrnrum to
cast Iron
Stronger clamp for rear
anti-roll bar
Filter m brake fluid supply
tank
Introductionof alumrnrum brake
mastercyknder
Provrslon of drag knks with
greater resistance to kinkIng
under compresston
Modification
SWA 14
Mar 56 to Jun 56
Jun 56 to Sep 56
i3
SYB2toSYB250
SZB 1 to SZB 251
SWA- 24
SWA- 40
SWA- 56
SWA- 62
Aug 56 to Ott 56
Ott 56 IO Apr 57
C
SBC 2 to SBC 150
SCCl toscc151
SWA-70
SWA- 72
SWA-126
SWA-136
Feb 57 to May 57
Apr 57 to Aug 57
D
SDD 2 to SD0 450
SED 1 toSED451
SWA-146
SWA-152
SWA-162
Aug 57 to Jan.58
Dee 57 to Jul58
SWA-168
E
SFE 1 toSFE 501
SGE 2 to SGE 500
Modlfled seahng ring, centre
steermg operated lever
(PAS)
Dual brake master cyltnders
Modified dynamo and voltage
regulator
Radiator and dram tap suttahle
for modlfred frame
lntroductlonof copper petrol
wes
Reach nut and washer to sun
new spot facfng of ball and
trunnlonfomt body. output
shaft to propeller shaft
llphill run pipes from twin
master cylinders
Weldedframestlffenersonea
ch
srde of fackq bracket
Revised frame fsdaved ends1
Reversal ot power c+inaer
mountfng bolt (P A S )
Increased number of fixing
holes m rear axle centre
casing
Voltage regulator wtth swamp
reststance (H type)
Introduction of 18 7 steering
ratro on left-hand dnve cars
Introduction of oil deflector
plate for rear shock
damper
Introduced
SWA-206
WA- 51
9% 67
SXA137
DA-151
%A-167
SYB- 2
SYB- 50
SYB- 90
SYB-116
SZFJ 29
SZB- 35
SZB- 69
SZB-113
SZB’39
SZB-183
SK-112
see- 33
SCC- 69
see-1 19
Strengthenedfront shockdamper
body - rntroductlon of sleeve In
mountrng bolt bore
Strongerfront shockdamper
casing
Combrned InerttMand starter
nng. modlfled starterdnve
and sttffened clutch casing
SOD-350
8 1 compression ratioengine
Modrffed stub axle voke seal
Strengthened door’hinges
SFE- 9
SFE- 23
SFE- 75
SDD- 98
SED-131
21
ROLLS-ROYCE
Approximate
Delivery dales
Series Chassisnumber
Modification
Introduced
Aug 57 to Jan 58
Dee 57 to Jul 58
(contrnued)
t
Strongerdrag ltnks
DR 3 w1pf3 motor
Stronger rear shock damper
llnk bushes
lmprovedpropallershaftsedl
SFE-109
SE-279
SFF.1 tc SFE 501
SGE 1 to SGE 500
SHF 1 to SHF 251
SJF 2 to SJF 250
JuI58 toNov 58
Ott 58 to Jan 59
Jan 59 toFeb 59
Feb 59 to Apr 59
G
Mar 59 to Jun 59
Mav 59 to Jut 59
H
Deletton of lubncatlon pope
on Idler lever
Modtfted mounttng of rear
SllenCer to prevent bWWtQ
mounttng rubber
Improved type rear brake
expanderwedges
TWIT jet centrally mounted
wmdscreen washer
Grease lubncated track rods
Larger dtametcr rear axle shaft
splines
Grease lubncated centre
steenng
lntermedtate heater and de-mrster
controls
Wtre type clips on propeller
shaft grease seal
Strengthened front hubs
C 48dynamo
Ftnal scheme strengthened
stubaxle
Modrfted door handle with
button sealing
Freewheekng boot lock
mechanrsm
Feb 58 to Jan 59
22
A
SHF-
1
St+
1
SHF-
!
St-IFSHF-
1
1
SHF-
1
SHF-
1
SHF-
1
SHF- 1
SHF- 1
SHF- 43
B
SKG-119
Extended neck on propeller
shaft seal
SMH-
BLC 1 toBLC51
Modtfred rear stlencer mount1 “9
to prevent burntng mounting
rubber
Improved propeller shaft
centnng button and seal
Deletron of Idler lever
lubncatton prpe
Intermediate heaterand
de-muster controls
Wtre type ckps on propeller
shaft grease seal
C
SKG-
ALC
Aug 59 to Dee 59
Nov 59 to Mar 60
A
SPA 2 to SPA 326
SRA 1 to SRA325
1
Feb 60 to Apr 80
Apr 60 to Sep 60
B
Jun 60 to Dee 60
Nov 60 to Feb 61
C
STB 2 to STB 500
SVB 1 to SVB 501
3
15
ALC- 19
ELC-
1
BLC-
1
BLC-
1
BLC-
1
BLC
5
Modtfteddoor handleswtth
button sealtna
Extended neik on propeller
shaft seal
Deletton of check valve In
brake fluid supply prpes
Introduced
BLC- 11
BLC- 11
BLC- 18
BLC- 18
BLC- 28
BLC- 38
BLC 39
BLC- 38
CLC-
8
CLC- 26
CLC 31
Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II
Standard Saloon
SJF-168
SMH 1 to SMH 265
SNH2toSNH262
Improved typedoor seals
Stronger rear shock damper
knk bushes
Dee 58 tc Jul.59
CLC 1 to CLC 47
SJF-140
Deletan of checkvalve tn
brake flurd supply popes
Modtfted heater and de-mtster
connecttons on radtator
Modification
Twtn jet centrally mounted
wlndscreen washer
Ftnal type modtfted stubaxles
Modrfted rear brake expander
wedges
Grease lubricated track rods
Grease lubncated centre
steenng
Strengthened front hubs
C 48 dynamo
Modtfted radiator heater and
de-mtster connecttons
SJF-122
SKG 1 to SKG 125
SLG 2 to SLG 126
ALC 1 to ALC 26
Series Chassisnumber
SFE-367
SGE 160
Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I
Long Wheehse
Nov 57 to Jun.68
Approximate
Delivery dates
swc 2 to swc 730
SXC 1 to SXC 67 1
Stepped type crown wheel
bolts
lntroductton of seamless prop
shaft
~ntroductronof soltdcamshaft
Sealed thermal delay swatch
Improved typeof crown wheel
bolts
Improved throttle control
linkage (left-hand cars)
Engtne vtbratron cushion fttted
lmprovedcarburetterchoke
operatlon
Sl type front stlencer
Shortened fan extenston cone
Flatted tappets
Strengthentngof front shock
damper casq (new mt’g
plate)
Modtftedcarburetters -fuel
vaponsatcon
Modrftedmethcdof mounting
fast idle cam bracket
Improved type radtator filler
cap seal
M6dlfw.i crankcase to Improve
cam and tappet lubncatlon
Improved Instrument facla
ctgar lighter
Addtttonal coM air Intake
Operattng handle fltted to
cappcng r&l outlet duct
Improved type starter motor
SPA-260
SPA-272
SPA-31 4
SRA- 33
SRA-181
LSRA-315
SRA-32 1
STB-282
STB-370
SVB- 17
SVB-431
swc-
44
swc-130
swc-184
SWC-232
SWC-320
sxc
1
ROLLS-ROYCE
Approximate
Delivery dates
Senes Chassts number
Modification
Jun 60 to Oec 60
Nov 60 to Feb 61
(continued)
C
lntroductlon of spare wheel
compartment cover
Introduction of map light and
newswttchbox
Loud speaker In parcel shelf
and radfo balance control
lntroducoon of valve stem
packings
Hardenedallover bushless
rockersand flatted rocker
shaft
Lowered exhaust pipe
Strengthening of front shock
damper casing (new shock
damper bodies)
swc 2 to swc 730
SXC 1 to SK 671
r’
Feb 61 toAug 61
Jun 61 toDec 6,
Dee 61 to Aug 62
D
E
SYD 2 to SYD 550
SZD 1 to SZD 551
SAE 1 to SAE 685
Improved choke operation heat sink
IntroducGon of petrol tank
breather
Improved top mounting bracket
dssy. fOreleWG?llyoperated
ww?dow Ml
Waterproof spark plug adaptors
Plasticduct in front doors to
prevent lngressofwater
EOW
Slldlng door for front door
cubby box
Central heater duct to rear
compartment
Introduction of blue Instrument
lghtlng
Rear wlndow de-mister switch
on Instrument facla
lntroductlon of handbrake
warmnghght
Combtned flasher and
fltck switch
Stiffened intenof mirror stem
Clews pin material changes
front brakes
New cgar lighter In RH
companion
Improved coolant and heater
hoses
lntroductlon of totally enclosed
crankcase breathmg (LH cars
only)
FIbreglass air silencer
AdditIonal washeron bell
crank lever inter brake
system ILH cars only)
Revised rear lamp&mod to
rear lamp platform
Sealed beam light unit
Lighter steenng (LH cars)
Revised taming gear 011let
Introduced
Approximate
Delivery dates
Series Chassis number
Modification
Introduced
Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II
Long Wheelbase
sxc-
1
Sep 59 to Aug 60
A
LCA
ito LCA 76
i
sxc-
19
SXC-389
sxc-393
sxc-623
SYD-336
SYD-408
SYD496
SZD- 39
2
11
LCA- 16
LCA- 19
LCA- 29
LCALCALCALCA-
31
57
69
70
LCA- 76
LCB 1 toLCB 101
Strengthening of front shock
damper casing (new mt’g plates
LCB- 1
only)
Modified carburetters - fuel
I LCB- 8
vaponsation
M&fled method of mounting
fast Idlecam bracket
Modlfled crankcase to Improve
cam and tappet lubncatton
LCB- 29
Improved type starter motor
LCB- 41
U D 5692
Improved Instrument facla
ctgar !Ighter
lntroductlon of spare wheel
LCB- 42
compartment cover
Introduction of map Ilght and
new switchbox
lnrroduction of valve stem
packings
LCB- 48
LCB- 63
Lowered exhaust pipe
Hardened all over bushless
rockers and flatted rocker
shaft
LCB- 67
1oud speaker In parcel shelf
LCB- 73
and radlobalancecontrol
Strengthenrng of front shock
damper casing (new shock
LCB- 81
damper bodies)
Apr 61 to Jul62
C
LCC 1 to LCC 101
Improved choke operatton heat
sink
lntroductlonof petrol tank
breather
Improved topmountlng bracket
assy for electncally
operated window hft
LSZD-603
1
LSAE- 85
LSAE- 91
LSAE-371
SAE-389
SAE-407
LSAE-441
SAE-507
LCA
LCA
1
B
SZD-347
LSAE-379
LLCA-
Aug 60toMay61
SZD-341
SAE-
Improved throttle control
linkage (LH cars)
Sealed thermal delay swatch
EngInevIbratIon cushion
fltted
lntroductlon of solld camshaft
Stepped type of crown wheel
bolts
Improved type of crown wheel
bolts
lntroductlon of seamless prop
shaft
Improved carburetter chcke
operation
Sl typefront silencer
Flatted tappets
Shortened fan extension cone
Improved type radlatorflller
cap seal
LCC-
1
LCC- 16
ccc-
21
23
ROLLS-ROYCE
Approximate
Delivery dates
Series Chassisnumber
Apr 61 to Jut 62
(conttnuedi
C
Jun 62toDec 62
ROUS-RO
Stanclar
sllva
Moon
Ott 62
Cloud
LCD 1 to LCD 25
Waterproof sparklng plug
adaptor
Rear wIndow demlster swatch
on Instrument facta
Sliding door for front door
cubby box
IntroductIonof handbrake
warning light
Combined flasher and
headlamp flck switch
Introduction of blue Instrument
ltghtlng
StIffened Intenor rnlrror stem
Plastic duct In front doors to
prevent Ingress of water to
E.0 W
Clews punmaterial change,
front brakes
lntroductlon of totally enclosed
crankcase breathing (LH cars
onlv)
lmdroved codantand heater
hoses
Standard S2 type heattng and
de-misting
Fibreglass air stlencer
Addltmnal washer on bell crank
lever Inter brake system ILH
cars only)
Sealed beam light unit
Lighter steering (LH carsonly)
Revised rear lamp and mod to
rear lamp platform
Aevtsedttminggearoll)et
Introd!,ced
Aooroximate
Deiivew dates
Series Chassis number
LCC- 48
Sep 63 io Jan 64
E
SEV 1 to SEV 495
Ram feed hose re-routed
Single bolt seat belt anchorages
USA &Canada
Lucas RB 340 regulator and
rnountlng bracket
Wider rear seats
N 16 Y sparking plugs (except
USA)
Ccc 63 to Jul64
F
SFU : to SFU 803
88°C thermostat
Increased borecarburetter vent
PWS
Pre-load prop shaft centre beanng
FreshaIr Intakecontrol knob
re-positloned
Vented flywheel casing under
cover
Jun 64 to Nov 64
SGT 1 to SGT 659
Nemag speedometer
Rear wheels with wider nms
Deletion of stop/flasher relay
Ott 64toFeb 65
SHS 1 to SHS 357
Re-routed steenng hoses
Jan 65 to Jun 65
SJR 1 toSJR623
New type casting for tappet blocks
Ventilated bell housing
Fuel pumpwlth nylon barner
diaphragm
SKP 1 to SKP423
Heat treated chtlled iron tappets
lnlerference fit cylmder hners
NewfuelpumpS
U typeAUF400
(Home cars)
Modlfled type scraper rings
LCC- 49
LCC- 51
LCC- 7?
LLCC- 74
LLCC- 92
LCD-
5
LLCD- 7
LCD 8
LLCD- 11
Introduced
Starter relay pos. cable re-routed
Stronger torus cover sprtngs
Introduction of handbrake
pulley (RH cars)
LCC- 78
LLCC- 83
Modtfication
May65 to Sep 65
K
LLCD- 14
LCD- ‘9
Ill
From G Senes onwards, the letter ‘C’ following the chassis number lndlcates a coachbull car
A
SAZltoSAZ61
Bracket ‘A’ bankdowntake pipe
Not issued
B
Not Issued
Not tssued
Sep 62 to May 63
C
sex 1 to sex 877
New water tap and steady post
Starter nng with hardened teeth
tips
Handbrake warning lamp
Master cyl. -bracket bolted on
enclosed crankcase breather
8: 1 C/A pistons forcertaln cars
only
Front wing tensioner stay
Deletion of camshaft bushes
Wax fllled thermostat
StaInless steel wheel discs
May 63 to Ott 63
24
D
LCC 1 toLCC 101
Modification
D
SDW 1 to SDW 601
WIndscreen wiper stop
S.U carb float chambers revised
Fuel pump flexible pipes
New door seals
Rolls-Royca Silver cloud ill
Long Wheelbase
Ott 62 to Jan 63
A
CAL 1 to CAL 83
New water tap and steady post
Starter nng wrth hardened teeth
tips
Handbrakewamtng lamp
Master cyl .- bracket bolted on
enclosed crankcase breather
Jan 63 to Jun 63
CBLltoCBLGl
Wax filled thermostat
Deletion of camshaft bushes
Stainless steel wheel discs
Modlfled twin S.U. fuel pumps
Jun 63 to Feb 64
CCL 1 toCCL 101
Windscreen wiper stop
Fuel pump flexible pope
Door seals
Starter relay pos cable rerouted
Stronger torus cover springs
ROLLS-ROYCE
Approximate
Delivery dates
Series Chassts number
Jun.63 to Feb 64
(continued)
C
CCL 1 to CCL 101
lntroductton of handbrake pulley
(AH cars)
Ram feed hose rerouted
Srngle bolt seat belt anchorage
(USA&Canada)
Lucas RB 340 regulator and
mounttng bracket
N 16 Y sparking plugs (except USA)
Choke tn reverse lamp ctrcun
Wider rear seats
Feb 64toAug
D
CDL 1 to CDL95
88°C thermostat
Increased borecarburetter vent
ptpes
Pre-load prop. shaft centre beanng
Fresh atr Intake control knob
repositionea
Rear wheels with wider nms
Vented flywheel casing undercover
64
Modification
,
Sep 64 to Jun 65
E
Jun 65 to Aug 65
Aug 65 to Sep 65
a
G
CELl toCtL105
Introduced
Approximate
Delivery dates
Series Chassisnumber
Heat treated chilled Iron
tappets
lnterferencefttcyltnder liners
Modified type scraper nng
CGL 1 to CGL 29
New fuel pump S.tJ type
AUF 400 (Home cars)
Feb 61 to Jul61
Aug 61 to Jan 62
B
5BVlto5BVlOl
5BX2to5BXlOO
ROlb-flo~
safer Cloud Ill
Coachbuitt
Apr 65 to Dee 65
Nov 65 to Feb 66
B
C
CSCl Bto
CSC 141 B
Fuel pumpwtth nylon barner
draphragm
Heattreatedchtlled tron
tappets
lnterferencefttcyltnderltners
NewfuelpumpSU
typeAUF400
(Home cars)
Modtftedtypescrapernng
Nov 61 to Nov 62
csc1cto
csc 19c
The ftrst senes of these cars were included wtth the Standard Saloons and tdenttfted by the letter
folbwtng the chassis number.
Rolls-Rep
Phantom V
Sep 59 to J~l.60
Aug.GO to Feb 61
A
5ASl to5ASlOl
5AT2to5ATlOO
Sealed thermal delay swatch
Engtne vtbratton cushton
flmd
lmprovedthrottlecontrol
lmkagn (LH cars)
5AS
I
Introduced
Introductton of soltd camshaft
5AS39
Stepped type crown wheel bolts
5 AS 47
Improved type crown wheel bolts 5 AS 67
Introduction of seamless prop
shaft
5ASb5
lmprovedcarburetterchoke
operation
5AT20
Sl type front silencer
5AT32
Flatted tappets
5AT50
Modtftedcarburetters-fuel
vaponsatton
5AT60
Mcdtfied method of mounting
fast tdlecam bracket
5AT82
Shortened fan extension cone
5AT86
Improved type radtator ftlier
cap seal
5AT96
Nemag speedometer
Rerouted steenng hoses
New type casttng for tappet
blocks
Ventilated bell housing
CFL 1 toCFL41
Modification
3
C
5CGlto5CG79
Strengthened front shock
damper casrng (new mt’g
plate 0nlY)
Modtfted crankcase to Improve
I
camandtappet lubncatton
Improved h/pe starter motor
I
lntroductton of valve stem
packings
Hardened allover bushless
\
rockers and flatted rocker
shaft
Improved Instrument facta
cgar kghter
Strengthened front shockdamper
casing (new shockdamper
bodies)
Throughtheframeexhaust
(intermediate)
Improved choke operation heat sink
Waterproof spark plug adaptor
lntroductton of petrol tank
breather
Combated flasher and head
\
lampfkckswttch
lntroductsn of blue
I
cnstrumentltghttng
Throwhtheframeexhaust
(final) Introductton of handbrake
warnatg light
Revtsed rear lamp & mod to
rear lamp platform
Clews pin matenal change.
front brakes
Improvedcoolant and heater
hoses
Heavter gauge stone guard to
reduce damage to petrol pump
Underseat heater hoses
rerouted to prevent chaftng
5BV
1
5BVlS
5BV21
5BV95
5BV99
5BX52
58X54
5BX64
5BX96
5CGll
5LCGlS
5CG33
5CG47
5CG51
5 LCG 65
25
ROLLS-ROYCE
Introduced
Series Chassis number
Delivery dates
Nov 61 toNov.62
konttnued)
C
5CG 1 to 5CG 79
to5VA123
lntroductton of totally enclosed
crankcase breathtng (LH cars
onlv)
Addtttonal washer on bell crank
lever triter brake system
(LH cars onlyi
Revtsed ttmtng gear oil )et
Lghter steenng (LH cars only)
Sealed beam light untt
Fibreglass air stfencer
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
Sep.62 to Mar 64
A
5VAl
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
26
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 64 to Sep 65
D
5VDl
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)
5 LCG 65
5 LCG 75
5 LCG 79
5 LCG 79
Rolls-Royce
suvBrshBdow
ii!isz%”
rsda
Lkhe
PhwttomVl
Camargw
and Bentley
,
1965 to I976
1976 to 1960
1976 to 1960
1965 to 1976
1976 to 1960
1971 to date
1966 to date
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)
Not.:
All coachburit cars were denoted by the prefix C (e g CRX) up to car serral number
CRX 6646 Convertrble cars produced after CRX 6646 however. are denoted by the
preftx D (e g DRX). while Twodoor saloons continue to be denoted by the prefix C
ROLLS-ROYCE AND BENTLEY
Approximate
Delivery dates
Chassisnumber
Modification
Feb 1978
Chassis number
Modifrcatron
All cars 1965 to 1980 except Phentom VI
Rolls-Royce Phantom VI
Apn 1966
Approximate
Debvery dates
4108
4636
4874
PGH 101
134
1St Phantom VI
Antr-theft rgnrtron co11
Last Phantom VI prtor to GM 400 gearbox and
all power brakes
rntroductron of Phantom VI with GM 400
gearbox and all power brakes
Last PhantomVI prior tovehicle
rdentrfrcatron numbers WINI
Sepr 1965
Aug 1966
1001
1060
1365
1467
1740
Harmoolc damper to crossmembet
%s In dla heatrng system
Lighter brake pedal
Steel accumulator casing
2000
2499
2639
2641
2832
2951
Chrlled Iron tappets
Strffened tappet cover
Starterdrsconnected from splrt parkrng
88’C thermostat
Drain hole In starter motor
Ott 1967
;Ez
3034
3552
3969
Sagrnaw steenng pump all cars
Ankle freezer deleted from front
passenger compartment
Breatherongearboxactuator
New boot lid seal
Addrtronal dram holes rn body
Fixedquarter lrght
Reverse gear lock relay deleted
4008
4084
4129
4316
4386
4469
4483
4874
Brake lrnkage prvot prns
Simpler sealing rn rear rams
Stiffened bell housrng
Thrckerbatterycable
Revised handbrake
All cars - GM 400 transmrssan
Nocars producedafter4874untrl5001
5192
5512
5603
New alternator tan
Newlockrng strip, srde steenng levers
No cars produced after 5603 untrl6000
3253
3369
Apr 1968
Mar 1968
Aug 1969
28
6000
6300
6300
6545
6725
6771
6792
6996
Vtscous coupkng on fan
New wlndscreen washer
Hrgher steertng ratio
Hub yoke nut wrth htgher tlghtenlng torque
lnhrbrtor tabfets rn fuel tank
Flat ledge nm road wheels
All bodres to FSS spec
Bleed valve In ‘G’ valve
7Oc6
7152
7209
7318
7325
7404
7500
7500
7500
7532
Strengthened accumulator clamprng rrng
Longer bonnet locatrng dowels
Splrt pm rn steenng box
Swung needlecarburetters
Front heyht control deleted
AC U.onallcars
C A V alternator
Permanent magnet wrper motor
Steel fan cowl
ROLLS-ROYCE AND BENTLEY
Approximate
Delivery dates
Dee 1369
June 1970
Chassis number
7600
7620
7650
7694
7924
7850
7904
7917
Modlfled battery cover
Stamless exhaust
Strengthened handbrake callper
Ttnterne petrol tanks
15 lb sq/tn relief header tank
Hot Idlecompensator
Modified hazard warning swatch
RIgId pump to accumulator pipes
8ooo
8000
8101
8200
8222
8254
8510
8532
8569
8601
0742
8861
Modsfled mdtcatorswltch
Reposltoned s!l! control tads
Hardened seat In accumulator
Smaller steenngwheel
Flexible hose wtth staInless cover
Woodvllledlaphragm In accumulator
Anklefreezerdeleted, right--hand
Asymetnc alternator fan
Increased clearance seat to console
63/c litre engine
No cars produced after 8861 until 9001
9001
9001
9113
9131
9200
9240
9380
9393
3400
9577
9584
3630
3650
3678
9170
9898
~~
3336
Jan. 1971
Modification
Addnlonal radio suppresslon
Splgoned roadheels
Wfck In battery box
European suspension -all but USA
An&roll baron coachbullt
New brake callpers
Increased helghtcontrol sensltlvttv
Whites speedometer drive
New windscreen wiper box
Steel distribution valve
New front seat mechanism
Centrahsed door locking
New ‘0’ ring in brake pump
All coachbullt cars to Corniche spec\ficatlon
Tnco windscreen washer
New camshaft
Strengthened torque arm
New petrol pipe clap
10000
10000
10245
10322
10346
10400
lo500
10550
10600
10851
Raw edge fan belts
Terylene fan belts
Speed control optlonal
Window in battery box
Wash-wipesystem
Ventilated front wheel discs
ImprovedVHF suppresson
Balanced rotor andvented dlstnbutor
Triangle levers to clear exhaust
11000
11130
‘1155
1. ‘Q
112!”
Green brake flud
Lighter brake pedal (USA & Canada)
ModIfIeddistributor
1 2.1 fan (Improved hoses)
Aooroximate
Delivery dates
Nov 1971
Modification
11466
11501
1 1600’
11690
11732
11800
11882
11802
11900
11970
Long stroke dampers
17 5 1 steenng ratto
Mk V speedometer head
Alumtnlum door lock roller
Ashtray In top roll
Larger tappets houstng brake pump
1971 package deal
New swltchbox casing
Press-In wheel studs
Modlfled height control valve
12000
12000
12380
12428
12461
12490
12566
12657
12720
12728
12734
12760
12800
12858
12888
Feb 1972
Sept 1972
Feb 1973
June 1971
Chassis number
1306
13000
13051
Improved rear seat
Dagenlte white top battery (except USA1
Kangol seat belts (USA only)
New door striker plate
RIgId pipes 0 375 In. 0.D pump to
accumulator
Tudor wlndscreen washer bottle
New piston nng matenal
New windscreen wIperand panel swttch
Rofan alternator belt
Cornlchecompllant front suspenston
Improved controls labelling
Nylon ball III accumulator deleted
Modlfled expansion tank
Slmpllfled radio mounttng
13178
13326
13485
13754
13861
13880
13922
Fiofan fan belts
New dlstnbutor advance for full emtssion
control engines
PhIllips double cone speaker
Spherical faced cam follower
Compliant front suspensmn (all cars1
1972 electrical package deal
Lighter brake pedal (Comiche)
Weakener cut-off swttch inchoke hsg
New rear calipers (export Comtcheb
14000
14097
14122
14198
14472
14643
14674
14746
14889
14954
14980
Slale air outlet
Improved speed control connection
6lastc seal on valve collets
New heater tap hoses
Smaller air silencer
FF
Introduction of Camargue .
Steenng column heat shield
MetnccalipersM170pads
(coachbuIlt
1973 Detox regulations
Modlfled hydraulic flutd reservoir
15OOa
1!io59
15302
15487
15630
15638
Larger brake ‘On’ stop (Amencan saloon)
Actuator vent into heater duct
Improved door hanging (Comiche)
714 In. UNF accelerator pedal clamplng bolt
Castro1RR363 hydraulic flutd
29
ROLLS-ROYCE AND BENTLEY
Approximate
Delivery dates
June ‘1973
Chassisnumber
Modification
15815
15854
15855
15896
15941
15950
VentedfrontdtscsM170padsLLWBt
Lighter brake pedal
H/Lamp washIwpe (Swedtsh cars)
increased stlent padding (Saloon OTA)
15” ttmlng marks
All vented front brake dtscs M 170 pads
16060
16060
16079
16130
16174
16214
16252
18458
16563
16573
16576
16600
16657
16666
16672
16685
16899
16877
16877
16928
Headrest fttttng tn seat back (approx. Std.)
Foot operated parking brake LH
90.1 sensitmty HC system
1973 package steering column
1973 packagedeal
Alloy spring pot cover
Improved speedometer cable (saloon)
Blue spot tape player
Polyesterwoodwork-Comlche
Improved speedometer cable (coachbuIlt)
Strengthenedtoquearm
bkt (approx.1
Deeper fan spigot fLW8)
Compftant stde steering fever Moon)
Improved front engtne cover (LWB)
Piasttc bulheye LLWB)
Hvdraultc antt-surge baffle
Elrmtnatton of overload on fuse 5
Vinyl topdresstng (LWB)
FD crossmemberwith through bolts (LWB)
17000
17056
17072
17100
17270
17381
17408
17509
17515
17516
17567
17571
17619
17629
17672
17768
17685
17919
17980
011hangup mod kzonvertrble)
Carpets with Velcro except LW8
Compliant side steenng fever (Corntchef
011hang-up mod (Comiche saloon)
Newfuelptpe run
Addiitortaldashboatddra~n
Deletton of throttle stop (Corntche)
1974 Detox regs. (Corntche)
Mirror. s/control. tape, Wrest (standard)
De&ton of keywamtng buzzer (OTA Comlchel
Deletion of throttle step (standard)
New Bosch radii
1974 Detox regs. Moonl
Deletion of key warning buzzer (OTA saloon)
011hangup mod Mandardl
Deletton of chargng plug
Deletion of two level fiihtrng (Comchel
Dwper fan spigot (Comtchej
Feb. 1974
-
30
c
:r%
16171
18227
18254
18269
18270
18340
Reposnloned G vafve screw (Camargue)
Deeper fan spQot (standard)
Improved front engtnecover Lcoachbuiltl
Imptwedfront
engrnecover (SWB)
1974packagephasel -wtdetracklsakxM
Pfastic bullseyes Lsaloon)
Sundym standard~saloon. except UK
W Germany 81Australta)
Approximate
Delivery dates
Chassisnumber
18436
185%
18552
18563
18626
18627
18670
18836
18865
18878
18935
June 1974
19000
19037
19063
19076
19088
19094
19121
19201
19232
19289
19378
19419
19443
19498
19535
19577
19577
19605
19615
19640
19668
19673
19700
19731
19741
19754
19800
19893
Modification
Improved carburetter T piece (SWB)
Eltmtnation of overtoad on fuse 5 (SWB)
Vtnyl top dressing (4 door saloon)
1974 package phase 1 -wide track (Cornlche)
Softer engtne mountings (Camargue)
FD crossmember wtth through bofts
Radiator shell mounting bolts USA
lSW8J
Improved brake dtsc cnmpng (standard)
KPH speedo’s Australia (SWBI
Improved brake disc cnmping fconverttble)
Improved brake disc cnmptng (Cornche saloon)
Improved mascot (LWBJ
Improved brake disc crimping (LWB)
KPH speedo’s Australta (LWB)
Pioneer QP444 tape player (CamargueJ
Throttle levers (Camargue)
Repostttoned G vafve screw (LWB)
Reposittoned G valve screw (SWB)
Reposittoned G valve screw fcoachbutltj
KPH speedo’s Australia (coachbuilt)
Preservattve coated brakedtscs fLW8)
Preservativecoated brake discs (coachbutlt)
Softer engine mountings (LWB)
Australten type top rofl toall SWB
Softer seat for starter Interlock (1WB)
Improved mascot focatton
LongwheelbssenondivtslonHR70HR15
Australian top roll to all LWB
Preservativecoated brakediscs (SWB)
LongwheelbasediiisionHR7OHR15
Device to prevent premature tllumtnatton
of brake fknd warning light tLW8)
Shorter wheel studs (Camargue)
New hoses (brake)
Ptoneer OP444 tape player kxtachbutltJ
First Sobx and Dpus (Camargue)
F?oneerQP444 tape player (LWB)
New switch diaphragm
Softer seat for starter Interlock (SWB)
Nov 1974
20019
20058
20120
20171
20181
20200
20201
20345
20579
20628
20665
Shorter wheet studs (LWBj
Rocker type companion swatch
Ptoneer QP444 tape player tSW8)
Shorter wheel studs (coachburltl
CentreexitmantfoldIcatafyst (coachbutltl
Shorter wheel studs (SWB)
ImprovedCDL
Dewce to prevent premature illuminatton of
brake fluid warning ~YIVB)
Modded thermostat coil assv(machbutltl
Modded thermostat coil assy (LWB)
Centre extt manfotd/catafyst fLW8)
Mod&d thermostat assy (SWB)
ROLLS-ROYCE AND BENTLEY
Approximate
Delivery dates
Feb. 1975
Chassis number
Modification
Approximate
Delivery dates
Chassis number
20712
20755
20797
Seat beltwarntng(USAcoachbutlt)
Centre exit manifofd/catalyst (SWB)
1975 speciftcatton (Japan)
No\ 1975
23000
23024
23040
21666
21164
21177
21324
21366
214.41
21729
21933
21998
23059
Ham
bulbs-all LHcars except
Sweden h USA
Seat belt warning (USA SWB)
Moddad throttle levers (coachbuIlt)
k&id&
throttle levers (LWB)
Moddad throttle levers (SWB)
Comtche cars (USAJ - with automatic air
condttroning unit. new facia/instrument
boardandfuelvepouremtsstoncontrol
Prestone UT184 anti-freeze (OTA LWB)
Corntche cars IOTAI - with automatic atr
board and&&s
June 1975
22000
22073
22088
22118
22192
22415
22448
22490
22503
22572
22583
22587
22600
22648
22673
22781
22847
22939
i&ion
23332
23527
23603
23808
23644
Feb 1976
with new plugs
(LWB) deletton of master cylinder/rear fog
(amps. High pressure accumulator swttch
High pressure fuel pump-flow
Check
valve fuel vapour control (USA)
Prestone anti-freeze UT1 84 (OTA SWB)
LSWB)Opus ignition new plugs (OTA)
Rearfoglamps (all cars) high pressure
accumulator switch/deletion of master
cylinder. High pressure pump and fuel flow
check valve. fuel emisston vapour control
(USAoars only)
1976USACamarguespectftcatton
Smafler capachy accumulator sphere (SWB)
Self cancelling door locks (Camargue)
1976 USA SW8 specification
1976 USA LWB speciftcation. smaller
capacity accumulator sphere (LWB USAJapan Australii)
Vacuum advancedistnbutor
Comtcha coupe DRH UK spectftcation.
With automatic airconditrontng unit anti
newfacia4nstrument board
Srnallercepacitv accumulator sphere
(Camargue)
Vacuumadvancedistributor(SW8
USA-Japan-Australia)
Corntche saloon CRH UK specification
With automatr air conditiontng untt and
new fact&nstrument board
Opus tgnitron. New plugs (OTA LWB)
Improved wtndow lift motor ltmtt swatches
(Comcheonfy)
Low fluid washer bottle and improved
pump(Comche)
Low fluidwasher bottle and tmproved
pump iSW@
24000
24129
24331
24431
24482
24500
24506
24806
24811
Modification
Steenng pump pulley interference fit on shaft
Low fluid washer bottleand washer
pump (LWB)
1976 USA spectfrcatton (Cornchel vacuum
advance distnbutor for USA, Australia and Japan
Htgh pressure accumulator switch
Stiffened ‘A’ post on Camargue to use
Corniche cubby box lght switch and door stop
Improved kiikdown swatch (LWB)
Improved kickdown switch (coachburltl
Automattc bulls-eye operation (Camargue)
improved kickdown switch (SW81
Improved expanstonvalve for automattc ACU
Grooveless front main beanng shells
(Japanese coachbutlt) AddItional
temperature sensing switch and electric
cooltng fan. Catafyttcexhaust and warntng
buzzer. Exhaust fire shield
(Japanese SWB) Addittonal temperature sensing
switch and electrtc cooling fan. Catalrttc
exhaust and wamtng buzzer. Exhaust fire shteld
Combtnedfront lamp with flasher lens
(Italtan Comche)
Dwers mirror to EEC regulations
(UK Camargue only)
Dnvers meror to EEC regulattons
(UK Corntche only)
Engine mounted speed control bellows (all cars)
/
/’
June 1976
25328
25565
25566
25618
25623
25625
25741
Aug 1976
26000
26159
Date of manufacture plate fltted to dash
(JapanesecoachbutftI
Prov~sm
of chikf restraint anchorages
(Australian Comiche)
Improvedquarterelectncwindow
(lft
(Comiche convertible)
1976 regulatlcosspectficattonchanges
(SWB. USAand Canada)
1976 regulations specification changes
(LWB. USAand Canada)
Dnvers mirrorto EEC regulations
(Camargue to EEC countries. except UK)
Proviston of chtkf restratnt anchorages
(Austrakan Camarguel
1976 regulattons speciftcatton changes ISWB. all
countries other than USA and Canada)
1976 regulattons spectfiition changes (LWB.
all countries other than USAand Canada)
1976 regulattons spectficatron changes
(Corm&e convertible to all countries)
Improved catch for petrol filler box
(Camargue fuel lntegnty cars only)
31
ROLLS-ROYCE AND BENTLEY
Approximate
Delivery dates
Nov 1976
Chassis number
Modification
Japanese regulation door mounted mrror
(Japanese Camargue only)
31885
31961
26708
Last of the Shadow I senes motor cars
Nocars producedafter 26708 until 30001
31962
Mlcheltn tyres fltted (NA cars)
Improved radiator matrix (Camargue)
Improved throttie progresston (LH Cemargue
NAand Japan)
Speedometerwired through No 2 fuse
(Camargue)
30001
Introduct!on of Sliver Shadow II senes and
BentleyT2 motorcars
lmprovedgearandoutput
shaft operatlon on
auto ACU contrds
Simpltfled InstallatK)n of otter switch
Improved run of cables
US radiator matrix used on Japanese Corntche
WIS
4-way window Ltftc:lrcult breaker (4 door cars)
New boot handle (German 4 door cars)
EEC dnvers mirror (continental EEC countnesl
75 ampalternator (Cornlche)
New extenor door handles (4 door cars1
1st Silver Wraith II (nondlwislonl
Coolant pump seal fltted into housing with
Chassis number
Modification
26706
30008
30012
E:
30083
30300
30446
30827
30886
30904
30987
June 1977
31000
31113
31130
31142
31337
31363
31386
31389
31411
31497
31572
31643
31702
31742
31768
31839
31876
31877
31879
31882
32
L
New mounting bush for Menascn units
(NAcars)
Modlfled Davall EWLclutch (UK Comlche)
1st Silver Wraith II (dlvlslon)
Modlfled Davall EWL clutch (NA Cornlche)
kr-cored Instruments
Posltlve seal on petrolgauge
Strengthened door hinge plates (Cornlchel
Decreased hood cbsmg tenslon
Side marker lamps deleted (OTA LW8)
Side marker lamps deleted (OTA SWB)
Strengthened door hatge plates (Camargue)
RR tested HIF7 carburetter fbats
New rear ram seals
Improved water pump seal
Radiused radiator shell
(w German Camargue only)
Mlchelln tyes fatted (NA Camargue)
Modtfied Davall EWLclutch (Camargue)
Protective sleeve fltted on steering hose
Lengthened, beaded fuel tank filler tube
(NA Camarguel
improved adjustment of lower quantity flap
Plam washers togearchange macro-switches
(Camargue)
Screenwash pnming valve and Improved motel
(Camargue)
Spansil fuel tank float (Camargue)
Improved fuel vapour roll-over valve
Fuelvapourvalve
AddItIonal hazard warning Ight
(W Euro Camargue)
Aooroximate
Dbiivery dates
act 1977
32035
32036
32101
32176
32180
32181
32204
32212
32269
32274
32285
32328
32330
32337
32394
32408
32414
32433
32443
32449
32484
32485
32488
32500
32554
32555
32563
32631
New ram seals (Cornlchel
SY steenngwheel fitted
Goetz rack pinion seal (Camargue)
Lengthened fuel filler hose (NACamargue)
Speclfted poundage reduced on front spnngs.
extra packing washer to rear springs
(OTA Camarguel
Tectyl coated accumuiator/frame hoses
(Camargun)
Screenwash pnmlng valve and Improved motor
(Comiche)
Packing washer under front suspension bump
stop (Camargue)
New speed control bellows (Camargue)
Lengthened, beaded fuel tank filler tube
(NAComtieonly)
10/20gbss (Camargue)
Plain washers to gearchange micro-switches
(Cornichel
New assemblydlstnbutorandco~l
(Camargue)
Lengthened, beaded fuel tank filler tube
(NA SWB only)
Improved fuel vapour rollover valve
Spans11fuel tank float fitted (Cormhe)
Improved ACIJ fan and compressor fuse
carrier (Camargue)
Lengthened, beaded fuel filler tube
(NA LWB only)
Spansll fuel tank float htted (LWB)
Improved radiator matnx (Cornche)
Improved heed restraint escutcheon
Screenwashprimlngvalveandtnrproved
motor
(SWB)
Plain washers togearchange micro-switches
W’JW
Reduced run-out on brake discs
Goetz rack pinion seal (Cornlche)
Lengthened fuel f&r hose
(NA convertibles only)
Additional clip on choke solenoid wlnng to
prevent chafing
Improved throttle progresston
(NA and Japan LH Cornlche)
Fuelvapour valvefitted
Additional hazardwarning lights fitted
M/Euro. Cornlche)
Improved fuel vapour rollover valve
Atr diverter valve fatted (Australian Comiche)
ROLLS-ROYCE AND BENTLEY
Approximate
Delivery dates
ChassIsnumber
32633
32635
32653
32700
32709
32712
32716
32750
32772
32790
32795
32796
32810
32852
32859
32673
32905
32910
32934
32948
32975
Modification
SY steering wheel fltted (Cornchel
Packing washerunderfront suspension bump
stop (ComIche;
SpansllfueltankfloatftttedISWB)
lmprovedcarburetterfloats
ICornlche)
Newassemblydtsrnbutorandco~l
(Corntchel
Lengthened fuel filler hose (NA Cornlche)
Bosch relays in gearchange actuator
(Camargue)
Uprated EWLmotors fSWl3I
Uprated EWL motors [LWBJ
improved Ozus fuse cover fastener (Cornlchel
Tectyl coating on accumu!ator/frame hoses
(Cornichel
d New doorframes and mirrors (Camargue)
improved throttle progresston
(NA& Japan LH SWB)
Improved throttle progresston
(NA & Japan LH LWBJ
Specified poundage reduced on front spnngs.
extra packing washer under rear spnngs
lOTALWBl
&diti&~~i\azard warning Itght (LWB)
Specified poundage reduced on front spnngs.
extra packing washer under rear springs
(OTA Cornlche)
Loctite used on cyltnder head core plugs
lmoroved radiator matnx (SWB & LWB)
Lengthened fuel filler hose (NA LWB)
Modified boot lid handles to meet EEC
regulations
AddItIonal hazard warning light (SWBJ
Approximate
Delivery dates
Chassis number
Apr 1978
34ooo
34000
34050
34100
34127
34174
34187
34301
34310
34380
34396
34486
34510
34573
34599
34715
34740
Aug. 1978
35488
35512
35630
35834
Jan 1978
33097
33160
33167
33171
33174
33107
33217
33252
33526
New temperaturesensor wheel for ACU
Packing washer under front suspension bump
stop. Fuel vapour valvefttted (W Euro LWB)
Improved carburetterfloats (LWBI
Revtsed posltlonlng of passenger door mirror
Loctfleusedoncrankcasecoreplugs
Alrdlvertervalvefitted(Australlan
LWB)
Improved OEUSfuse cover fastener (LWB)
New assemblydirectlon indicator switch
(Camargue)
Goetz rack pmon seal {SWB & LWB)
Tectyl coating on accumulator/frame hoses
(LWBI
ImprovedEWLmotorsealing
Rev&
brakeliaht switch settlna method
;g;?r
under bimp stop on f roni suspension
lengthened fuel filler hose (NA SWBl
Atr dlvetter valve fitted (Australian SWB)
New headlamps to suit Improved washlwlpe
system
Speedometer wtred through tgnltlon
Newadapterfor bumper mounting
35000
35320
35380
35427
35430
Nov 1978
36000
36035
36179
36350
36371
36581
36506
36670
36670
36705
36718
36806
36833
36077
Modificatton
Improved sealing of fuel tank sender units
Improved Dzus fuse cover fastener (SWB)
Steel washer deleted from sub-f1ame mounts
Tectyl coatedaccumula!or/frame hoses (SWB)
Speclflcd poundage reduced on front sprtngs.
extra packing washer under rear springs
(OTA SWB)
New homologation plate (Italtan cars.1
Spectfled poundage reducedoq front spnngs.
extra packing washer under rear springs
(OTA LWB)
New speedcontrol bellows (LWB)
New speedcontrol bellows (SWB)
New speed control bellows Kornlche)
lmprovedaccumulatordlaphragms
Gearchange actuator, held In Park unless
lgnrtion on
lY78 electrical package, lncludlng headlamp
wash/w!pe
New wormshaft and motor in gearchange
actuator
New arrangement rack and plnlon steenng
gear tncludlng modtfled Inner tubesand
end aovers
New Repa front seat belts
Ae-styled mounting bracket for centrecon:
New Dunlop steel braced tyres
New assembly tool ktit
EGR solenoid deleted (new pope)
Rear balance plpedeleled
New hydraulic reservoir
Re-locatlon of water tap
Re-styled mascot
New rear pads (Mmtex) and callpers
New parktng brake matenal
New front padsandcaltpers together with
new ‘M’ springs
Reduced run-out tolerance on brake discs
1979 model year gearbox
Metric bolts to flexplate
Improvedcoolant radiator
improved desgn of radiator tank seam
Revised wiper motor mounting
New &or assembly courtesy light switch
New steering column heat sheId
Single leg EWL motor
Revised speed0 mounts
Newassemblyboot light switch (LWB)
Bosch relays In gearchange actuator (LWBI
Improved fuel cooler (Japanand USA)
Bosch relays In gearchange actuator (SWBt
New assembly boot light switch (SWB)
33
ROLLS-ROYCE AND BENTLEY
Approximate
Delrvery dates
l
d
Chassis number
Modificatron
36938
36863
Lower poundage front road springs
improved ACU fan and compressor fuse
earner (4 door cars)
Approximate
Delivery dates
Chassisnumber
Modification
Two nrna-way sockets repiace one twenty-way
socket orl gearbox actuator loom (4 door LH)
Mar 1980
Apr 1979
37000
37000
37027
37034
37141
37170
37173
37266
37300
37325
37429
37443
37570
37663
37735
37765
37766
37811
37903
37848
Improved header tan& wrth addrtronal baffles
Ptoneer KP292 tape player 6WBI
Dtscharge hose and srlencer for ACU compressor
improved accumulator draphragms
Lucas dtp swatch replaces Delco swatch
New fan speed module mounhng bracket
Srlencers frtted to ACU compressordrscharge
hose (USAonly)
Redesgnedshaftandlevergearboxactuator
Proneer KP292 tape player
Redestgned CDL solenotd, corrosron resrstant
CDL plungers
Starnless steel exhaust
New assemblydrrectron tndrcator swatch
Posrtrvednveantr-streak wiper mechanrsm
(LHD)
New outside temp. sensor (LWB)
Improved petrol pump performance (OTA)
New outside temp sensor (SWBf
Modrfredstoplampswrtch
Modified window lift motors wrth Increased
corrosion reststance
Posrtrve dnve anti-streak wiper mechanrsm
(RHD)
sopt 1979
Nov 1979
38106
38222
38352
Deletcon of floor temp sensor
(Japanese cars)
New loudspeakers (all cars)
Extra heatshreid for RH catalyst (NA and Japan1
Corrosion resistant starter reby - neoprene
38536
38659
36192
38916
38852
38972
38884
Aevrsed throttle lrnkage to cure cold stall (OTA)
New speedo tocomply wrth FMV SS 127
New Portescap ACU actuator
Metnc steenng pump (LWB)
New radro balance potenhometer
Improved cotter for inlet and exhaust valves
14108 engine
39ooo
39ooo
39524
39639
38748
39976
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
Metric steenng pump (SWB)
New valvegurdes
ImprovedGirirngsuspensrondampers
New Kangol seat belts (NAand Japan)
40245
40253
40271
40341
40542
40714
40719
40748
40768
40773
40836
40875
June 1980
41000
41000
41191
41385
41420
41557
41571
41592
41686
Petrol Infectron (Calrfornran cars)
More accurate ACU compressor ambrent
cutout switch (SWB NA)
More accurate ACU compressor ambrent
cutout swttch (SWB RH)
Axle pinion 011seals replaced (LWBI
More accurate ACU compressor ambrent
cutout switch (SWB LH)
Axle ptnron or1seals replaced (SWBj
Starter relay-starnless steelarmature
pull-off sphng (4door LH)
New Ice warning sensor (SW@
Longer Bosch Frankfurt SIXbutton radro (SWR)
Improvedotter swtrch forair srlencerelbow
New Ice warnmg sensor (LWS!
Longer Bosch Frankfurt SIX button radio (LWB)
Two nrne-way sockets replace one twenty-way
socket on gearbox actuator loom (4 door RH)
New brake hoses and heat shrelds (4 door
Japan and NA)
Improved torquearm mounts
Improved wiper wheelboxes
New feed hose steering pump to rdck (LWB)
New feed hose steenna oumo to rack (SWBJ
Hot box tested brake pr%-rpsi4door cars.1
Lock tab for 011pick-up setscrews
Revised throttle progression (4 door NAI
Improved cookng fan fastenrng fLWB NAI
Last of the Shadow II senos motor cars
ROLLS-ROYCE AND BENTLEY
Aooroximrte
oiih~ dates
Chassis number
Modification
Mar 1979
50001
Introductron of hydraulic system mrneral
or1on Cornrche and Carnargue cars
Reduced run-out tolerance on brake discs
1979 model year gearbox (Cornrche)
New outside temp. sensor ICornlche)
Bosch relays rn gearchange actuator
New assembly boot light swnch
New outstde temp. sensor (Camargue)
Self retarnmg clamp on exhaust grass fire
shrelds (Japanese cars)
3 In 1 dgttaldrsplay
KP292 Ptoneer cassette player (Cornrche)
Improved Grrkng suspensron dampers
(Corn&e converttble)
Improved ACU fan and compressor fuse
carrier (Comiche)
New assemblydrrectron rndrcator swatch
(Comrche)
Reintroductron of leather covered steenng
wheel (Comiche)
New Portescap ACU actuator (Cornche)
Rerntroductron of leather covered steenng wheel
More accessrble bleed screw for levellrng system
(Camargue)
New Portescap ACU actuator (Camargue)
More accessible bleed screw for levellrng
system (ComIche)
Improved hazardwarnrngswrtch rod retentron
(Camargue)
Ne.w drop glass seal (Camargue)
Corrosron resistant wiper motor (Camargue)
New steerrng rack rncorporating lock stops
(Comrche)
Improved Glriing suspensiondampers
(Comichesafoonf
Metnc steering pump (Comiche)
Srmpfified wash&pa system (Camargue)
Metric steenng pumpfCamargue1
Axle pinion oil seals replaced (Comrche)
Axle pinion oil seals replaced (Camargue)
More accurate ACU compressor amblent
cut-out swrtch (Camargue)
More accurate ACU compressor ambtent
cut-out switch
Starter relay-starnless steel armature pulloff
spring
Longer Bosch Frankfurt SIX button radro
(Comche)
New courtesy fit switch (Cornrchel
Hgher pouh+
rear spring (Comrche)
Revised CDL solenoid mounting (Cornlchel
Longer Bosch Frankfurt SIXbutton radio
(Camargue)
New heght control rod to create a greater
standaq height (Comlchej
Two nmeway sockets replaceone twentv-way
socket on gearbox actuator loom (ComIche)
50003
50004
50043
50050
50085
50106
50112
50139
50152
50157
50234
50238
50245
50260
50292
50294
50295
50351
50352
50386
50435
50448
50460
50461
50501
50521
Approximate
Delivery dates
Chassisnumber
50546
50547
50550
50569
50576
50582
50600
50608
50622
50626
50630
50642
50644
50660
50673
50712
50724
50745
50751
50755
50756
50776
Modtfrcation
New herght control red tocreate a greater
standng herght (Camargue!
Hrgher poundage rear spnng (Camargue)
Restnctor between levellrng valve and
mrmmum pressure valve (Cornrchel
New Ice warnrng sensor!Camargue)
Revised throttle progressron (NA Cornrche)
Two nine-way sockets replace one twenty way
socket ongearboxactuator loom (Camarguer
New feed hose, steenng pump to rack
(Cornrchel
Hot box tested brake pumps (2 door cars)
Deletronof cruciform mountrng bracket
Restnctor between levellrng valve and
mrnimum pressurevalve (Camargue)
Improved cooling fan retention (Cornrche)
New feed hose, steering pump to rack
Qmargue)
Revrsed throttle progressron (NA Camargue)
Improved coolrng fan retentron (Camargue)
Lock tab for otl pickup setscrews (Cornchei
New tre rod end connections (Corntche)
Lock tab for orl pick-up setscrews (Camargue)
New tre rodendconnectrons (Camargue)
New cigar kghters (Camargue)
Separation of speed control and stop lamp
switches (Cornrche)
Improved011 seal, frnaldnve (Comiche)
Last Cornrche pnortoVehrcle ldenttftcatron
Numbers WIN)
Separatron of speed control and stop lamp
swatches (Camargue)
Last Camargue pnor to Vehrcle ldentrfrcatron
Numbers fVIN)
35