TSD 4552

Chassis Numbers
~ Booklet
© Rolls-Royce Motors Limited 1983

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Rolls-Royce Motors Limited.
T.S.D. Publication 4552

Published by
Rolls-Royce Motors Limited
Crewe Cheshire CW1 3PL
England
Printed in England by Delmar Press. Nantwich 10/83/lM

Contents
The information contained in this publication is applicable to Page
Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars up to the introduction of Long Wheelbase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 7
Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN). Continental ................................ . 8
Page Bentley S2
Standard Saloon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Production Summary
Long Wheelbase ............................ . 10
Bentley ................................... . Continental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................ . 11
Bentley S3
Rolls-Royce . . . . . . . ........................ . Standard Saloon ............................ . 11
Long Wheelbase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........ . 12
Rolls-Royce and Bentley ...................... . Continental ................................ . 13
Bentley Rolls-Royce
3 112 Litre ................. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3
10H.P. 14
41/4 Litre .................................. . 3
15 H.P. 14
Bentley MK. V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . 3
20H.P. 14
Bentley MK. VI ............................. . 3
30H.P. 14
Bentley 'R' Type
Saloon ................................. . 5 Legalimit .................................. . 14
Continental ................................ . 5
Silver Ghost ............................... . 14
Bentley S1
Standard Saloon ............................ . 5 20H.P. 14
CONTENTS
Page Page
Rolls-Royce (continued} Rolls-Royce and Bentley
20/25 H.P .................................. . 15 Phantom V ............................... . 25
25/30 H.P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 16 Silver Shadow. Silver Shadow II, Silver Wraith II ... . 27
Wraith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 T Series and T2 ............................. . 27
Phantom I ........................ . 16 Corniche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............ . 27
Phantom II 17 Phantom VI ................................ . 27
Phantom Ill 17 Camargue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Silver Dawn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Silver Wraith
Short Wheelbase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Long Wheelbase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Phantom IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Silver Cloud I
Standard Saloon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Long Wheelbase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Silver Cloud !I
Standard Saloon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Long Wheelbase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Silver Cloud 111

Standard Saloon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Long Wheelbase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Coachbuilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Production Summary
Model Production Cylinders EngineSi7e Model Production Cylinders Engine Size
Bentley Legalimit :nv,sible

3litre 1922-1929 4 er,gine 1905-1906 V8 3112 Litres
2996cc
411.2L1tre 1927 1931 4398cc. SilverGhosi 19061910 6 7036cc.
411.2 L,tre (Supercharged) 1929-1931 4 4 398cc. Silver Ghost 1910-1325 6 7 4?.8cc.
S11'2Litre(Std.l 1926-1930 6 6597cc. New Phantom or Pl 1925-1929 6 7668cc.
61"2 Utre (Speed Six) 1929-1930 6 6597cc. Phantom II 1929-1935 6 7668cc
8Litre 1930-1931 6 7982cc Phantom Ill 1936-1939 V12 7340cc
4Utre 1931 6 3915cc. Twenty (20 H.P) 1922-1929 6 3127cc.
3 11'2litre 1934-1936 6 3669cc 20/25HP. 1926-1936 6 3669cc.
41/4 Litre 1936-1940 6 4257cc. 25/30H.P 1936-1938 6 4257cc.
MKV 1939-1940 6 4257cc. Wraith 1939 6 4257cc.
MKVI 1946-1952 Silver Wraith 1947-1959 6

6
1946-1951 4257cc. 1945-1951 4257cc.
1951-1952 4556cc. 1951-1955 4556cc.
1955-1959 4887cc
'R'Type 1952-1955 6 4556cc.
Silver Dawn 1949-1955 6
Continental 1952-1955 6 4556cc. 1945-1952 4267cc.
4887cc. 1952-1955 4556cc.
$Type 1955-1959 6 4887cc. Phantom IV 1950-1956 8 5675cc.
S2 1960-1962 V8 6230cc.
Silver Cloud I 1955-1959 6 4887cc.
S3 Silver Cloud ti 1959-1962 VB 6230cc.

1962-1965 V8 6230cc.
Silver Cloud Ill 1962-1965 V8 6230cc.
Rolfs.Royce
PhantomV 1959-1968 vs 6230cc.
lOH.P 1904-1906 2 1,8 or 2 litres
15HP 1904-1906 3 3Litres
20H P
Rolls-Royce and Bentley
1904-1906 4 4litres
Silver Shadow 1965--1969 VB 6230cc.
30H P 1904-1906 6 6Utres 1969-1976 6750cc. 1
PRODUCTION SUMMARY
Model Production Cylinders Engine Size
Rolls-Royce and Bentley (continued)

Silver Shadow II.
Silver Wraith II 1976-1980 vs 6750cc.
TSeries 1965-1969 va 6230cc.

1969-1976 6750cc.
T2 1976-1980 vs 6750cc.
Phantom VI 1968-1978 VB 6230cc.

1978-To date 6750cc.
Cornictie 1971-Todate V8 6750cc.
Camargue 1975-Todate vs 6750cc.
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Bentley
Approximate Series Chassis number Modification Introduced Approximate Series Chauisnumber Modification Introduced
Delivery dates Delivery dates
Bendey 3112 Utre 1939 M 8-MR 2 to 8-MR 200 Over-drivegeerbox; 6.50x 17

l933/4 8-MX 1 to B-MX 203 tyres; 10x43rearaxle; Maries
A 8-AE 1 to B-AE 203 Centre-point radiator mounting B. 33-AE
B-AH 2 to B-AH 198 steering; improved camshaft;
thermostat with dummy shutters
l933/4 B B-BL 1 toB-BL201 Improved front damper support B.155-BL
B-BN 2 to B-BN 99 8enttey Mk. V
1933/4 C 8-CR 2 to 8-CR 200 Drilled-upconn. rods 1939141 B2AWtoB34AW
B-CW 1 to B-CW203 Controlled dampers B. 1-CW
1935 D 8-0G 2 toS-OG 200 Concealed front X member; clutch Bentley Mk. VI
spring drive deleted; propeller Nov.46toJul.47 A 82AKto8254AK Servo damper 8. 70-AK
shaft damper; Dunlop road Apr.47to0ct.47 B 1 A.Jto8247 AJ Squirt hole in connecting rods 8.126-AK
wheels; nJbbenear engine Shock absorber screwed inserts 8.250-AK
mounting Twin ignition coils l 8. 1-AJ
1935 D 8-0K 1 to B-DK 199 Headlamp stiffener; Parkerised tappets j
rear axle oil seal B. 87-0K Hardened push rods 8. 31-AJ
extra cylinder lubm. 8.189-0K Modified horn push button B. 185-AJ
1935 E B-EF 2 to B-EF 200 Jun.47 to Jan.48 8 B 2 BH to B 400 BH AC air cleaner }

Aerolitepistons; r.w. road
8-EJ 1 to 8-EJ 203 wheels; geared starter drive; Sep.47toMar.48 B 1 BGtoB401 BG SCcarburetterneedles 8. 2-BH
light flywheel and clutch. Strengthened wheel disc flange
Water excluders B.153-EJ Heaterretumtapdeleted 8. 70-BH
Heater drain tap added
1935 B.f B 2 to B.fB 200 Isolated gear lever; Provision for 5" dynamo 8.112-BH
B-FC 1 to 8-FC 159 w.b. bumpers Rocker cover breather 8.198-BH
Modified interiordoor locks B.228-BH
Bentley 41/4 Utre Increased synchrocam angles 8.292-BH
1936 B-GA 2 to B-GA 260 Modified distributor drive
G 3.5· bore engine; Borg and Beck
B.398-SH
8-GP 1 to B-GP 203 spring ring
clutch; air cooled dynamo;
filters on rear X member. Increased front shockabsoftler
8. 62-GA loading B. 185-BG
Bottle type fuses
Nebar rocker oover joint B.303-BG
1936 H B-HK2to8-HK200 Seapak noise insulation Export body modifications 8.321-BG
8-HM 1 to 8-HM 203
Dec.47 to Aug.48 C B2CFto8500CF Aluminium tappet doors }
1937 B..JD 2 to B..JD 200 Prop. shaft damper reinstated B 1 CDtoB 501 CD Larger rear hub bearings B. 2-CF
Mar.48 to Dec.48
8-JY 1 to 8-JY 203 B. 53-JY Bronze exhaust valve guides B. 26-CF
K, Moc:ified clutch thrust race B.164-CF
1937 8-KT 2 to B-KT 200
B-KU 1 to B-KU 203
Improved scraper rings
De-turbulated cyt. head
Short pendulum lever
l B. 1-KU
B.175-KU
Solid door striker plates
Horn suppressor
Dunlop jacks
8.206-Cf
B.218-CF
8.236-CF
1938 B»LS 2 to B-LS 200 White-metal No. 7 bearing B.112-LS Wider opening radiator shutters B.320-cf
B-LE 1 to8-t.E203 Thermoid clutch liners B.182-LS VI" sel'VO balance lever B.344-CF
Open type fuses 8. 63-LE S"dynamo B.426-CF 3
BENTLEY
Approximate Series Olassis number Modification Introduced Approximate Series Chassis number Modification Introduced
Dec.47 to Aug.48 C B2CFtoB500CF C. &A cylinder head gasket B Modified s.s. tube socket B 244-FU
Mar .48 to Dec.48
i-CD Modif1edx.s. tube sockets
BtCDto8501 CD Accelerator countershaft guard 8281-FU
I continued) 13" brake expanders I 8 17-CD
25• servo cams Apr5010Sep 50 G B 1 GTtoB401 GT Revised steering geometry
J
Modified coolant pump Thicker lipped brake drums B 1-GT
B 115-CD
Anti-rumble brakes
Improved rubber door seals
Servo protection plate
Modifiedquicklift window stop
l 8.347-CD
B 363-CD
2nd mod to rear s.d. plates
Four foot mounted air silencer
B. 67GT
B.111-GT
Extended petrol tank breather B.475-CD lmproved_rearno. plate box / B. 165_GT
Revised B11ur pipes to rear shackles
Jul48toMay49 D B2DAtoB500DA low lift camshaft Reduced speed fan B.213-GT
Oct 48toJan.49 Bl DZ to B 501 DZ Lucas screen wipers B 2-DA Keyhole sockets on gear control 8.281-LGT
Modified core plugs One piece rear brake equ-lever B 381-GT
Oil caps in No. 7 Journal 8 62-DA
Bench type spring drive B. l28-DA Jul50toJan.51 H 8 2HRtoB 250HR Al,m~•m oamwhool }
longer upper triangle levers 8. 134-DA Jul.50toMar51 B 1 HPtoB251 HP Electnc clock
Short cylinder inserts 8. 144-DA low rate oil feed to clutch thrust B
2-HR
Rear shock damper linkage 11 " clutch (light type)
modification B. 200-DA 3 bush rear brake equ-support
Battery charging plug 8.252-DA Mod. starter solenoid switch
Larger frontal area radiator lower bush r.s.d. link deleted B 110-HR
B.270.DA Speedo dip warning light B 31-HP
Anti-spill valve in radiator
Chromium-plated servo pjate B.384-DA large bore carburetters
B. 83-HP
Strengthened door hinges 8.420-DA Mod. clutch spigot bearing
Increased diameter scuttle drain B.492-DA Closer fitting 2nd &3rd speed
3,sin. cylinder studs 8. 95-DZ bushes B 95-HP
N.S. frootwindowwinder B.117-DZ Tnple pass de-mister inter. scheme B 149-HP
Improved window run channels B. 131-DZ Longer bosses on r.s.d. plates B 179-HP
Square edge bearings. 1st and Sep 50 to Feb. 51 B2J0to8250JO Thicker r_s.d plates B. 154-JO
3rd mot. shafts . B. 150-DZ Nov 50toMay51 B 1 JNtoB251 JN Mod. water pump gland nng B 61-JN
Strengthened 3rd mot. shaft
splines B.159-DZ Jan.51 to Jul 51 K B 2 KM to B 200 KM Triple pass r.h. de-mister (finaO B 2-KM
s 112" deflection front springs Feb.51 toAug.51 81 KltoB201 Kl Mod1f1ed ammeter B. 64-KM
Radiator heated de-mister 8.193-DZ New type ignition condenser B.117-KL
D1p and switch headlamps
Modified underseat heater Mar.51 toSep.51 B2LJtoB400LJ Steel oil caps in crankshaft B. 40-LJ
Export features on all cars 8. 237-DZ May51 toDec.51 B 1 LHto8401 LH Oil feed adaptor air bottle B. 170-LJ
Fixed guide to front windows 11" heavytypeclutch B.300-LJ
22112°servocams. 3" balance
levers B.241-DZ
Jul51 toJan 52
Sep.51 toFeb.52
M B2M0to8400MD
B 1 MBtoB401 MB
3518 ,n_ bore engine
Thickened crankshaft webs
l
Heater return tap re-introduced
Revised inter-shoe brake linkage
B.273-DZ
B.493-DZ
Full flow oil filter 8 2-MDJ·
Twinexhaustsystemtr.h. carsonly)
Feb 49 to Nov.49 E 82EYtoB500EY Split skirt pistons B 2-EY Side scuttle ventilators B 29-MB
Jun 49 to Feb.50 81 EWtoB501 EW Granod,sed piston rings 8.120-EY Insulated dynamo B313-MB
Portable hand inspection lamp B.162-EY Nov.51 toMay52 N B2N2toB500NZ Increased front damping 8 210-NZ
luggage boot water trap B 264-EY Feb.52 to Sep 52 B 1 NYtoB501 NY Twin condensers B.292-NZ
Progressive bump stops B466-EY SPcarb. needles(r.h.carsonlyl B.478-NZ
(8126-LEYI
Short dwell detent on 1st gear B 500-NZ
3;e 1n. dia. rear axle bolts B 1-EW selector 8. 360-LNZ
Closer fitting tappets B. 57-f>N Repositioned oil gauge conn.
Graded pistons B.111-f>N on crankcase B 123-NY
Commonised dash 8.273-EW
l
Mk. II headlamp B.169-NY
Forged rear spring shackle bracket 8. 403-EW
Stiffened clutch casing B. 253-NY
Sep.49toMar.50 82FVtoB500FV Internal oil teed to distr. B. 2-FV
Dec.49toJul.50 B 1 FUtoB601 FU longer gear lever 8. 138-FV " " ' " " " heata< ""'de-m•te<
'switches
120' opening ventilator windows 6 · J l l-NY
4· Modified rear s.d. plates
Trico windscreen washer
8.444-FV
8. 1-FU Rear window de-mister
BENTLEY
Approximate Series Chassis number Modification Introduced Approximate Series Chassis number Modification Introduced
Deliverv dates Delivery dates
Apr. 52 to Jut. 52 p B2PVtoB300PV Reversion to old type front Ccmp6nsator p1pa between front
Jun.52 toAug.52 B1 PUtoB301 PU wheel studs B. 22-PV and rear servo B.183-WG
Solid pins and shield on servo H.284-PV
Mav54 toJuf.54 X B2XFto8140XF Strengthened jaws on front
Hot and cold de-m,ster B. 53-PU
brakeoperating lITTks B. 60-XF
Exhaust heat shields B. 159-PU
Needle rollers in clutch release Jun.54to0ct.54 y B 1 YAtoB331 YA 12/41 rear axle (all cars) B 1-YA
levers B.185-f>U Aug.54toNov.54 B 2 YD to B 330 YD Elimination of chromium-plated
Reduced friction on steenng servo pressure plate B. 123-YD
connections B 215-PU long stroke starter pinion B. 138-YD
Flexibox seal on water pump 8.160-YD
l
Bentley continental type
de-misting B. 246-YO
Bentley 'R' Type
Saloon Oct.54 toJan.55 z B 1 ZXtoB251 ZX Improved cold starting device 8 1-ZX
Dec. 54 to Feb. 55 B 2lYtoB250lY 2nd speed start B 73-ZX
Jun.52 to Apr.53 A B2 RTtoB 120 RT Ferodo washers and drain slots
Sep 52 to Apr 53 B 1 RStoB 121 RS "'"'""'"ggageoo»
Automatic SU carburetters
Revised attitude rear springs
111 crankshaft vibration damper 8.212-2Y
Revised rear shock damper linkage

Twospeedwindscreenw1per B. 2-RT Bentley 'R' Type
Pop-out cigar lighter Continental
Separately housed main fuse Jun.52toApr.53 A BC 1 AtoBC26A Reduced compression height
Caster angle wedges pistons BC 19-A
Corrugated bottom water hose
Apr.53toSep.53 B BC 1 BtoBC25B
connection B. 68-RT
Aug.53 to Jul 54 C BC 1 Cto8C78C Commomsed cylinder head BC 4-C
Sep.52 to May 53 s B 2 SR to B 500 SR Taper roller beanngs on rear
Deletion of non-opposed springs
Jan.53toMay53 B 1 SPtoBS01 SP axlepinion{except 12/41 axle) B. 380-SR
in side steering tube BC 18.C
31,2 seconds slow leak on
All welded frame BC.21·C
front shock dampers B. 61-SP Deletion of reduced friction
Parco lubrized tappets B.425-SP modifications on steering
Taper roller bearings on rear BC.30..C
connections
axle pinion 12/41 axle 8.433-SP lntrOduction of B.VI type
Apr.53 to Sep.53 T B 1 TOto6401 TO 6. 75 compression ratio cylinder gearbox tie rOd BC.50-C
.Jun.53 to Dec.53 B2TNtoB600TN head s. 93;ro Flywheel inertia rings on cars
Deletion of non-opposed springs fitted with auto gearbox BC. 70-C
in side steering tube B.313-TO Thickerthird motion shaft
An welded frames 8.349-TO thrust washer BC.78-C
Metalfacia
Jul.54 to Mar.55 D BC 1 OtoBC74D J314 •· bore engme \
Cable operated hot and cold } B. 2-TN j
Compensator pipe between front BC. 1-D
de-mister and underseat heater and rear servo
Hard clay gaslcet B.373-TN Strengthened jaws on front brake
Deletion of reduced friction BC. 5-D
operating links
modifieafion on steering Elimination of chromium-plated
connections B.390-TN servo pressure plate BC 12-0
Revised throttle controls for Flexibox seal in water pump BC.35-D
synchromesh gearbox B.436·TN long stroke starter pinion BC.37·D
Oct.53 to Dec.53 u B 1 UltoB251 UL Aluminium flywheel housing B. 35-UL Improved cold starting device BC.43-D
Nov 53 to May 54 B2UMtoB250UM Improved type underseat tool tray B. 66-UM 2nd speed start BC47·D
lntrOduction of 8-VI type gearbox
Apr55toApr.55 E BC 1 EtoBC9E
tie rod B.212-UM
Jan. 54 to May 54 w B2WHtoB300WH Flywheel inertia ring on cars with
BentleyS1
Mar.54 to.Jun.54 B 1 WGtoB301 WG auto gearbox 8.236-WH
Dynamo type mounting strap on
Standard Saloon
starter motor 6. 270-WH Apr.55 to Nov 55 A B 2 AN to B 500 AN Increased diameter rear engine
Thicker 3rd motion shaft thrust Sep 55 to Feb.56 B 1 APtoB501 AP mounting bolts and modified
washer B. 89-WG bracket B.268-AN 5
BENTLEY
Approximate Series Chassis number Modification Introduced Appro1dmate Series Chassis number Modification Introduced
Apr.55 to Nov.55 A B2ANtoB500AN Modified butterfly valve and Apr.56toJul.5e C B2CKto8500CK Radiator and drain tap suitable
Sep.SStoFeb.56 B 1 APtoB501 AP C01.1ntersunk screws. SU Jul.56 to Nov .56 Bl CMtoB501 CM for revised frame B. 60.CK
(continued) carburetter B.270-AN Modified sealing ring. centre
Introduction of thick washer under steeringoperatinglever(PAS l B. 178-CK
fulcrum bracket bolt lock plate Modified dynamo and voltage
to compensate for distortion of regulator B.188-CK
lugs on front pan B.296-AN Welded frame stiffeners on each
Steering ball joint castle nuts with side of jacking bracket B.218-CK
increased bearing surface B. 340-AN Introduction of copper petrol pipes B. 326-CK
Front S!Jfing support plate with Reach nut and washer to suit
welded on stabilizer bracket new spot facing of ball and
attachmeM B.43<}AN trunnion joint body, output
Modified bosses to increase shaft to prop. shaft 8.352-CK
strength of rear axle tube B.476-AN Uphill run pipes from twin master
Increased friction on brake cylinders to supply tank B.376-CK
shakeback stops ana increased Revised frame (splayed ends) B. 27-CM
load on servo return spring B.492-AN Reversal of power cylinder
Improved sealing between mounting bolt (PAS. I B.262-CM
windscreen washer and wiper
Sep.56 to Nov.56 D B2DBtoB350DB Introduction of 18,7 steering ratio
mounting and body B.492-AN
Oct.56toJan.57 B10EtoB3510E on left hand drive cars B. 46-LDB
Setscrews in place of studs for
Increased number of fixing holes
main bearing caps B. 39-AP
in rear axle centre casing B. 122-DB
Improved water and oil mist
Voltage regulator with swamp
sealing on servo 8. 41-AP
resistance (H type) B. 25-0E
Strengthened spring SUPIJ()ft
Introduction of oil deflector
plates on front suspension B. 87AP
plate in rear shock damper B.249-DE
Modified rear loom to cut out
brake light on side on which Jan.67 toJul.57 E 82EGto8650EG Strengthened front shock damper
flasher is in operation B 155-AP Jul.57 to Dec.57 B 1 EKtoB651 EK body (Introduction of sleeve
Modified flanges on exhaust in mounting bolt bore) B. 170-EG
fittings B.257-AP Stronger front shock damper
Brake wheel cylinder material casing B.316-EG
changed from aluminium to Combined inenia and starter ring.
cast iron B.273-AP modified starter drive and
Filter in brake fluid supply tank B.287-AP stiffened clutch casing B.530-EG
Stronger clamps for rear anti-roll Stronger fulcrum pin. axle yoke 8 542,EG
bar B.341-AP New trim pad clips and retainers B.544-EG
Provision of drag links with Improved ptopeller shaft centring
greater resistance to kinking button B.562-EG
under compression B.383-AP 2:1 ratiodynamopulley 8.628-EG
Modified type of rear engine Stiffened cam wheel B. 41-EK
mounting B.411-AP Improved type door seals B. 101-EK
4-Poinl fixing of number plate
Dec.55toMar.56 B B2BAtoB250BA Introduction of aluminium brake and reversing lamp B.133-EK
Feb.56toApr.56 B 18Cto8251 BC master cylinder 8. 20-BA Modified rear axle shah flange B.243-EK
Modified push button and door 8: 1 compression ratio engine B. 257-EK
handle B.158-BA Dunlop PAS. expansible hose.
Increased number of fixing holes alternative to Chrysler B 375-EK
in rear axle tube B.198-BA Modified stub axle yoke seal B 377EK
Folding arm rests in front seats B210-BA Stronger drag links 8.379-EK
Steering lever with taper roller Modified ashtray finisher B.389-EK
bearings in plaCe of bushes 8. 51-BC Strengtherled door hinges B.471-EK
Strengthened front suspension Introduction of shock dampers
fulcrum bracket B.109-BC with increased size end cover
Modified shakeback stop on front studs B.555-EK
and rear brake assemblies B.115-BC Introduction of 'Roto· finished
6 Dual brake master cylinders 8.245-BC , pulleys B.627-EK
BENTLEY
Approximate Series Chassis number Modification Introduced Approximate Series Cha19is number Modification Introduced
Delivery detea Delivery dates
Jan.57 to Jut.57 E B2EGtoB650EG Introduction of strengthened Thermal conductor type water
Jul.57 to Dec.57 B 1EKto8651 E:K adjust,ng sleeve, steering cam B. 635-EK temperature gauge B. 637-FD
(continued) O.R.3 windscreen wiper motor B. 635-EK Modified window regulator handle
to prevent fouling of trim pact B. 645-FD
Nov.57toJun.58 B2FAtoB650FA Stronger rear stock damper link Simplified staner relay mounting B. 649-FD
Jun.58toMar.59 B 1 fDtoB651 FD bushes B. 54-FA Special battery l,d for export cars B 649-FD
Deletion of idler lever lubrication
pipe B. 136-fA Feb.59toApr.59 G B 1 GDtoB 125GD Seal between bearing housing and
Modified rear silencer mounting to Mar.59 to May 59 B2GCto8126GC bodyfrontshockdamper B 35-GO
prevent burning mounting Modified form of front brake shoe
rubber B. 338-fA link B 4-GC
Intermediate heater and de-mister Extended neck on propeller shaft
controls B. 350-FA seal B 4-GC
lntroductionof6· drive pulley, Modified heater and de-mister
compressor clutch (·R.R" connections on radiator B 24-GC
interiorcooling) B 186-FA R.L. head light unit B 22-GC
Improved front door ventilator Modified clips in electric window
sealing B. 388-fA winder fuse box B. 118-GC
Wire type clips on propeller shaft Introduction of purolator air filter
grease seal B.438.fA on cars with intenor cooling B. 126-GC
Improved type rear brake expander H 81 H8toB45HB No recordable modifications
May 59 to Jun. 59
wedges B. 454-FA May59toJun.59 82HAto850HA
Final type modified stub axles B. 458-FA
Twin jet centrally mounted
windscreen washer
Improved propeller shaft seal
B. 472-fA
B. 352-FA ~
Grease lubricated track rods B. 556-FA Nov.57toJul.59 A ALB 1 toALB3& Wire type clips on propeller shaft
Improved window channel guides grease seal ALB 6
to ease opening in adverse Final type modified stub axles ALB- 6
weather B. 556-FA Improved type rear brake
larger diameter rear axle shaft expanderwedg&S ALB- 6
splines B. 590-FA Twin jet centrally mounted
Grease lubricated centre steering B. 644.fA windscreen washer ALB-11
Enlarged shakeback stop slot in Grease lubricated track rods ALB-14
brakeshoeweb 8. 43-FO Strengthened front hubs ALB-17
Modified run of hand brake cable B. 45-FD Grease lubricated centre steering ALB-17
Strengthened front hubs B. 65..fD Modified run of hand brake cable ALB-17
C.48ctynamo B. 71-FD Enlarged shakeback stop slot in
Introduction of plain washers at brake shoe web ALB-17
each end of pivot distance piece Replacement of .250# dia. wing
on braking system direct and and valance plate bolts and
intermediatelinkage B. 129-FD screws with .3125" dia. ALB-21
Improved type of hom footswitch C.48dynamo ALB-21
(optional) B. 159-FD Sun visors with improved driver's
Replacement of .260" dia. wing vision ALB-24
and~plate bolts and Modified window channels to
screws with .3125" dia. B. 359-FD reduce winding loads under
Modified doorhandles with button adverse weather conditions ALB-24
sealing B. 433-FO Introduction of plain washer at
SUnvisorwithimproveddriver's each end of pivot distance piece
vision 8.457-FD on braking system direct and
Freewheeling boot lock B. 513-FO intermediate linkage ALB-26
Deletion of check valve in Modified window regulator handle
brakefluidsupplypipes B.513-fO to prevent fouling of trim pad ALB-26
Increased capacity boot type Modified door handles with button
refrigeration 8. 579-fD seating ALB-26
Modified window channels to Freewheeling boot lock ALB-26
reduce winding loads under Modified heater and de-mister
adverse weather conditions B. 607-FD connections on radiator ALB-29 7
BENTLEY
Nov.57toJul.59 A ALB l toALB35 Thermal conductor type watei Steering lever with taper roller
(continued) temperature gauge ALB-29 bearings io place of bushes BC. 2-BG
Extended neck on propeller Strengthened front suspension
shaft seal ALB-30 fulcrum bracket BC 3-BG
Simplified starter relay mount,ng ALB-30 Modified shakeback stoo front and
Seal between bearing housing and rear brake assemblies BC. 6-BG
body front shock damper ALB-30 Dual brake master cylinders BC.16-BG
Modified form off root brake shoe Modified dynamo and regulator BC.21-BG
link ALB-31 8: 1 compression ratio cylinder
Mvdified fuses. electric window head with larger inlet valve BC.21-BG
winder fuse box ALB-32 Modified seating ring on centre
Modified fuses. main fusebox ALB-32 steering operating lever (PAS l BC.23-BG
Introduction of purolator air filter Welded stiffeners on each side of
on cars with interior cooling ALB-35 jac'k,ngbracket BC. 27-BG
lntroductlOn of copper petrol pipes BC. 28-BG
Uphill run pipes from twin master
BentleyS1 cylinders to supply tank BC.28·BG
Continental Reach nut and washer to sun
Mar.55 to Feb.56 A BC1 AF!o Spreading the load of the fulcrum spot facing of ball joint and
BC101 AF bracket bolt over a larger area trunnion body. output shaft
to compensate for distortion of to propeller shaft BC.28-BG
the lugs on the front pan BC. 11·AF Radiator and drain tap suitable
Modified butterfly valve and for modified frame BC.30-BG
countersunk screws. SU Revised frame (splayed ends) BC 37-BG
carburetter BC.11-AF Increased number of fixing holes
Modified bosses to increase 1n rear axle centre casing BC.62-BG
strength of rear axle tube BC 12-AF Reversal of power cylinder
Setscrews in place of studs for mounting bolt (PAS.I BC. 70-BG
main bearing caps BC.16-AF lnt1oduction of oil deflector
Improved water and oil mist plate for rear shock damper BC.92-BG
sealing on servo BC.16-AF Voltage regulatorwith swamp
Steering ball joint castle nuts resistance BC.96-BG
with increased bearing surface BC.19·AF
Increased friction on brake Jan.57 toJul.57 C BC1CHto Strengthened front shock damper
shakeback stops and increased BC51 CH body (introduction of sleeve 1n
loadonseNOretumspring BC.21-AF mounting bolt bore) BC. 1·CH
Brake wheel cylinder material Stronger front shock damper
changed from aluminium to casing BC. 7-CH
cast iron BC.69-AF Combined inertia and starter ring,
Stronger clamps for rear anti- modified starter drive and
roll bar BC.69-AF stiffened clutch casing BC.31-CH
Filter in brake fluid supply Stronger fulcrum pin. axle yoke BC.41-CH
tank BC. 70-AF Jul.57 toJan.58 D BC 1 OJ to Improved propeller shaft seal BC. l·DJ
Revised type of rear engine
BC51 DJ Modified stub axle yoke seal BC. 8-DJ
mounting BC. 79-AF
Provision of drag links with Modified rear axle shaft flange BC.10-0J
greater resistance to Stronger drag link BC.36-0J
kinking under compression BC.81-AF Introduction of 'Roto' finished
Introduction of aluminium pulleys BC.42-DJ
brake master cylinder BC.88-AF Introduction of strengthened
Increased diameter rear engine adjusting sleeve steering cam BC.44-DJ
mounting bolts and modified Introduction of shook dampers
bracket BC.96-AF with increased size end cover
Strengthened spring support studs BC.47-0J
plates. front suspension BC.96-AF
Oct.5710Jun 58 BC 1 Ello DR3 windscreen wiper motor BC 1-EL
Feb.56toJan.57 B BC1 BG to Increased number of fixing holes BC51 El Stronger rear shock damper link
8 BC101BG in rear axle tube BC. 1-BG bushes BC. 3-El
BENTLEY
Approximate Serles Chassis number Modification Introduced Approximate Series Chassis number Modification Introduced
Jun.58 to Jan.59 BC1 FMto Deletion of lul.lricat1on pipe on Hollow camshaft replaced by
BC51 FM idler lever BC. 1-FM solid camshaft B. 80-AM
Modified rear silencer mounting to (except
prevent burning mountlf1g B.322-AM)
rubber BC. 1-FM Automatic choke
Improved type rear brake otterswitcn B. 112-LAM
expander wedges Sealed thermal delay switch B.192-AM
Final type modified stub axles BC. HM Improved type crown wheel bolts
Twin jet centrally mounted (Phase21 B.258-AM
windscreen washer BC 1-FM Engine vibration cushion fitted B.288-AM
Grease lubricated track rods BC 1-FM lmprOlled throttle controls on
Larger diameter axle shaft splines BC. HM left-hand dnve cars B.310-LAM
Grease lubrication ot centre
steering BC. 1-FM Jan.60toMay60 B B 1 BRtoB501 BR Automatic choke-
May 60 to Aug. 60 B28Sto8500BS lagged air pipes B409-BR
Intermediate heater and de-mister
bi-metal cover B.437-BR
controls BC. 1-FM
butterfly valve B.471-BA
Wire type ciips on propeller
Modified hydraulic tappets B 246-BS
shaft grease seals BC. 1-l'M
Extended outer bearing blocks for S. 1 type front silencer with
modified pipes and flanges B.418-BS
lower triangle lever BC 1-FM
Modified starter motor B.422-BS
Increased capacity boot type
S. U. carburetters 8.452-BS
refrigeration BC. 1-FM
Fast idle cam bracket B 462-BS
Increased side clearance on rear
brake wedge expanders to Sep.60toNov.60 C B 1 CTto8445CT New front shock damper
prevent sticking BC 1-fM mounting plate B. 1-CT
Nov.60 to May 61 B 2 CU to B 756 CU
Replacement of .250" dia. wing Brake pedal gap plate B. 1-CT
and valarice plate bolts and Shortened extension cone on fan
screws with .3125 • dia BC. 1-FM mounting; extension of radiator
Modified run of handbrake cable BC. 1-FM bottom outlet pipe and new
Erilarged shakeback stop slot in bottom water hose B. 18-CT
brake shoe web BC. 11-FM New radiator filler cap seal 8.223-CT
Strengthened front hubs BC 14-FM New starter motor B.417-CT
Plain washer at each end of pivot B 372-CU
distance pteee on braking Valves and fittings 8. 2-CU
system direct and intermediate Interior lights - changes to
linkage BC.31-FM switching arrangements for
Deletion ot clleck valve in brake instrument and capping rail
fluid supply pipes BC.44-FM hghts and new map lamp B 2-CU
Dec.58toApr 59 G BC1GNto Simplified starter relay Dynamo mounting bracket B 52-CU
BC31GN mounting BC. 1-GN Cylinder head assembly and
Thermal conductor type water valves.etc. B. 52-CU
temperature gauge BC. 9-GN Operating handle fitted to centre
Seal betNeen bearing housing vane of capping rail outlet duct B.180-CU
body and front shock damper BC.16-GN Cigar lighter with amber glow
Extended neck on propeller snaft nng B 180-CU
seal BC.25-GN New silencer assemblies B.280-CU
Modified form of front brake shoe Addit10nal cold air intake B.362-CU
link BC.28-GN Homs under front apron instead
Introduction ot purolator a,r filter of front wing B 362-CU
on cars with interior cooling BC.30-GN New front shock damper body 8.392-CU
Valve rockers and shafts 8398-CU
BentleyS2 Air conditioning unit undersheets
Standard Saloon changed from fibre glass to
Aug.59toDec.59 A B 1 AAtoB325AA Improved type crown wheel bolts steel B.504-CU
Nov 59 to Jan 60 B 2 AM to B 326 AM (Phase1) B 186-AA Front brakes - material of front
Introduction of seamless propeller brake clevis pins changed B. 554-CU
shaft B. 2-AM Ash trays in new front seat backs 0556-CU 9
BENTLEY
Sep.60toNov 60 C B 1 C1 to 8445CT Additional parcel shelf speaker on Hollow camshaft replaced by
Nov.60toMay61 B2 CU to B 756CU non-division cars B 556-CU solid camshaft LBA
{continued) Crankcase modified to raise oil Sealed thermal delay switch lt3A
level 1n camshaft trough B.562-CU Improved type crown wheel
Airconditioning--TecumsehHH bolts (Phase 2) LBA 2
compressor replaced by York
Shipley
47•,ec,oo,m"edo""1lhoo'10
rear brake ratio
Accelerator pedal stop on right·
l
B. 570-CU
B. 576-CU
Engine vibration cushion fitted
Improved throttle <.'Ontrols on
left-hand dnve cars
Modified hydraulic tappets
S. 1 typefrootsilencerwith
LBA 1
LBA 1
LBA 17
hand drive cars modified pipes and flanges LBA18

Ge,rt>o,thrort~s-cootrolo") Modified starter motor LBA18
right-handdrivecars B 576.CU S. U. carburetters LBA19
13: 38 ratio crown wheel changed Fast idle cam bracket LBA19
to13:40 New front shock damper
Spare wheel compartment cover 8.592-CU mounting plate LBA18
Brake pedal gap plate LBA 18
Apr 61 toDec.61 D B 1 DVtoB601 DV New boot lock cam B. 59-DV
Shortened extension cone on
Dec 61 toAug.62 B2DWtoB3760W Petrol tank breather B 81-DV
Top mounting assembly electric tan mounting; extension of
B. 167-DV radiator bottom outlet pipe
windowtift
Heatsink introduced into automatic and new bottom water hose LBA18
New radiator filler cap seal LBA19
choke system B. 175·DV
New starter motor LBA26
New rear bumper support springs B. 231-DV
Valves and fittings LLBA22
Sparking plug waterproof adaptor 8. 231-DV
Rear seat footrests B. 415-DV Interior lights- changes to
switching arrangements for
Two matrices instead of one in
8.415-DV instruments and capping rail
heating and de-misting system
lights and new map lamp LLBA22
Rear window de-mister switch
Dynamo mounting bracket LLBA22
moved to instrument panel B.416-DV
Cylinder head a~eitlbly and
Sliding door to front door
cubbybox 8.415-DV valves. etc. LLSA23
8.416-DV Cigar lighter with amber glow
Interior mirror support stiffened
ring LLBA23
Blue floodlightlng to instruments B.416-DV
New silencer assemblies LBA26
Hand brake warning light fitted B.416-DV
Flasher and headlamp flick Valve rockers and shafts LBA26
8.415-0V Ash trays in new front seat backs LLBA23
switch fitted
Improved heating system B.415-DV Additional parcel shelf speakeron
non-<livision cars LBA25
New starter ring B 457-DV
Crankcase modified to raise oil
Smaller ball catches and stnker
level in camshaft trough LBA21
plates on fall tables in rear of
Air conditioning-Tecumseh HH
front seats 8467-DV
compressor replaced by York
New cigar lighters in rear 8.493-DV
Shipley LBA21
Door seals B.497-DV
Accelerator pedal stOpon nght-
Modified water connections B. 22-LDW
Fuel pump capacity increased B. 28-DW hand drive cars LBA25
B. 142-DW Gearbox throttle valve control on
Improved valve rockers
Rearlamps B. 148-DW right-hand drive cars LBA25
Spare wheel compartment cover LLBA23
Brake pedals ball crank lever B. 154-LDW
lighter steering on left-hand Jan.61 toSep.62 B LBB 1 to LBB 33 New boot lock cam LLBB11
drive cars B. 192-LDW Petrol tank breather LLBB11
Reversion to original starter ring B.208-DW T0p mounting assembly electric
New method of lubricating cam window lift LLBB 11
wheel B.222-DW Heatsink introduced into
ae::::;:2HlbllH
Long
automatic choke system
New rear bumper support spring
lBB10
LLBB15
Sparking plug waterproof adaptor LLBB 15
Jan.60 to Dec.60 A LBA 1 to LBA 26 Introduction of seamless Rear window de-mister switch
10 propeller shaft LBA 4 moved to intrument panel LLBB 19
BENTLEY
Delivery dates Oeiivery dates
Jan.61 toSep.62 B LBB 1tolBB33 Sliding door to front door cubby New radiator filler cap seal BC 21-BY
(continued) box LLBB 19 New starter motor BC. 40-BY
Interior mirror support stiffened LLBB 19 Valves and fittings BC 46-BY
Blue floodlighting to instruments LLBB 19 Interior lights - ctianges to
Hand brake warning light fitted LLBB19 switching arrangements for
Flasher and headlamp flick instrument and capping rail
switch fitted LB820 lights and new map lamp BC 72-BY
Front brakes - material of front Dynamo mounting bracket BC. 51-BY
brake clevis pins changed LBB25 Cylinder head assembly and
Improved heating system LLBB28 valves.etc BC 51-BY
New starter ring LLBB 19 Cigar hghter with amber glow
Smaller ball catches and striker nng BC 72-BY
plates on fall tables in rear of New silencer assemblies BC 76-BY
tmntseats LLBB24 New front shock damper body BC. 92-BY
Doorseals LBB24 Valve rockers and shafts BC. 78-BY
Modified water connections LB825 Crankcase modified to raise oil
Fuel pump capacity increased LBB25 level in camshaft trough BC 74-BY
Improved -..alve rockers LLB829 (except
Reariamps LLB830 BC 97-BY)
Brake pedals ball crank fever LLBB29 Air cond1tionrng - Tecumseh HH
Lighter steering on left-hand compressor replaced by York
drivecars LLBB30 Shipley BC. 90-BY
Reversion to original starter ring LLBB30 47° servo cams reducing front to
New method of lubricating cam rear bralle ratio BC 93-BY
wheel LLBB30 Accelerator pedal stop on nght·
BentleyS2 hand drive cars BC. 99-BY
Continental Gearbox throttle valve control on
Improved type crown wheel bolts right-hand drive cars BC 99-BY
Jul.59toJun.60 A BC 1 AR to
BC151AA (Phase1) BC. 45-AR l 3: 38 ratio crown wheel changed
Introduction of seamless propeller to13:40 BC. 100-BY
shaft BC 66-AA Feb.61 toAug.62 C BC1 Clio Petrol tank breather BC 28-CZ
Hollow camshaft replaced by BC 139CZ Heatsink introduced into
solid camshaft BC. 38-AR automatic choke system BC. 37-CZ
Automatic choke - Sparking plug waterproof adaptor BC. 43.cz
otter switch BC.106-AR Blue floodlighting to instruments BC. 66-CZ
lagged air pipes BC.112-AR Hand brake warning light fitted BC. 78-CZ
bi-metal cover BC.137-AR Flasher and headlamp flick switch
butterfly valve BC.114-AR fitted BC. 70-CZ
Sealed thermal delay switch BC. 11-AR New starter ring SC. 85--CZ
Improved type crown wheel Modified water connections BC.109-CZ
1Phase2) BC. 52-AR Fuel pump capacity ,ncreased BC.112-CZ
Engine vibration cushion fitted BC. 1-AR Improved valve rockers BC.134-CZ
Improved throttle controls on Rear lamps BC. 78-CZ
left-hand drive cars BC. 2-AR Brake pedals ball crank lever BC.135-LCZ
Modified hydraulic tappets BC. 139-AR Lighter steering on left-hand
S.U. carburetters BC.149-AR drive cars BC.135-LCZ
Jun.60 toJul.61 B BCl BYto S.1 typefmntsilencerwith Reversion to ongioal starter ring BC. 137-LCZ
BC101 BY modified pipes and flanges BC. 16-LBY New method of lubricating cam
Modified starter motor BC. 1-BY wheel BC. 139-CZ
Fast idle cam bracket BC 3-BY
BentleyS3
New front shock damper Standard Saloon
mounting plate BC 1-BY
Brake pedal gap plate BC. 1-BY October62 A B2AVtoB26AV Lengthened starter relay cable B. 16-AV
Shortened extension cone on fan Not Issued No recordable modifications
Not Issued B
mounting; extension of radiator
bottom outlet pipe and new Sep 62 to Oct.63 C B2CNtoB828CN Air-conditioning unit water taps
bottom water hose BC. 10-BY and mounting plates B 10-CN 11
BENTLEY
Approidmate Series Chassis number Modification lr;troduced Approximate Series Chassis number Modification Introduced
Sep 62 to Oct63 C [J 2 CNtoB828CN Improved radiator pressure rehef Steering- modified power
\continued) valve 8 176-LCN cylinder head B.222-FG
Additional sight glass on C6 l Improved copper type battery
refrigerated units and re-routed cable B 290-FG
low pressure hoses on right- Steenng hoses re-routed on
hand drive cars B.260-CN right-hand drive cars B.348-FG
Top and bottom hoses B.388-CN
Oct.64 to Jan .65 G 8 2Gjto B 200GJ New H.T. ignition cabies with
Stainless steel wheel discs B 404-CN
resistive cores B. 10-GJ
Steenng box modified to allow
B. 420-CN Electrically-operated windows-
trapped air to be bled
stop bracket B. 126-GJ
Windscreen wiper stops for
Tappet block and tappet block
pos1t1ve parking 6496-LCN
assemblies B.136-GJ
Carburetters with modified ftoat
Ventilation holes provided to
chamber lid and needle valve B. 508-CN
B. 712-CN flywheel housing bell housing B 190-G.J
Automatic gearbox torus cover
!except Jan.65 toJul.65 H B2HNto8400HN Camshaft B 34·HN
B 724·CN)
Jul.65toSep.65 J B :i' JP to B40JP Interference fit cylinder liners B. 2-JP
Hand brake cable systems on
New fuel pump, S.U. type
right-hand drive cars B. 738-CN
AUF400 B 36-JP
Sep.63 to Dec.€3 D B 2 DF to 8 198 OF Steering hose re-routed and heat
shield fitted to steering box
mounting arm on left-hand BentleyS3
drive cars 8. 30-LDF long Wheelbase
Improved heated rear window Nov 62toMay63 A BAL 2 to BAL30 Lengthened starter relay cable BAL
glass B 126-DF A1r-condit1oning unit water taps
and mounting plates BAL
Nov.63 toJun.64 B2 ECtoB530 EC New voltage regulator B. 38-EC
Top and bottom hoses BAL 8
Improved rear seat and side
Stainless steel wheel discs BAL 8
armrests B. 70-EC
Steering box modified to allow
Heat shield fitted to nght·hand
trapped air tobe bled BAL 8
exhaust manifold B. 210-EC
Windscreen wiper stops for
Choke introduced into reversing
Positive parking BAL 8
light circuit B.222-EC
Carburetters with modified float
Increased bore of carburetter
chamber lid and needle valve BAL 10
ventp1pes B.340-EC
Automatic gearbox torus cover BAL 10
(except B. 368.
Hand brake cable system on right-
412and
hand drive cars BAL 18
491-EC)
Steering hose re-routed and heat
Reversing and rear number plate
lamp 8.412-EC
mounting arm on left-hand drive
Wider rims on rear wheels B.484-EC LBAL 14
cars
Additional coid air intake controls B. 506-EC Improved heated rear window
May64toDec.64 F B2FGto8350FG Dynamo bracket B. 8-FG glass BAL 16
Flywheel housing - bell housing New voltage regulator BAL 16
underpan fitted (except exPort Heat shield fitted to right-hand
models to tropical or dusty exhaust manifold BAL 18
countries) B 12-FG Choke introduced into reversing
!except light ciruit BAL20
B 18-FG) Increased bore of carburetter
Steering box spool valve and vent pipes BAL28
housing B 116-f-G Petrol filter repositioned BAL28
Stop/flasher relays discontinued B. 152-FG Jun.64 toJan.65 B BBL2toBBL 12 Reversing and rear number platP.
link strip in place of starter lamp BBL 2
solenoid cable B.152-FG W1der rims on rear wheels BBL 4
New speedometer and flexible Additional cold air intake controls BBL 4
12 drive B.206-FG Dynamo bracket BBL 2
BENTLEY
Approximate Series Chassis number Modification Introduced Aoproximate Series Chassh, number Modification Introduced
Jun.64 toJan.65 B BBL2toB8L 12 f-lywheei housing-bell housing !)ynamo bracket BC 148-XC

(continued) underpan fitted (except export Flywheel housing - bell tiou;;,ng
models to tropical or dusty 1.mderpan fitted texcept export
countries) BBL models to tropical or dusty
Steering box spool valve and countries) BC-152-XC
housing BBL 8
Stop/flasher relays discontinued BBL 8
Link strip in place of starter Steering box spool valve and
s0leno1d cable BBL 8 housing BC-156-XC
New speedometer and flexible Link strip in place of starter
drive BBL 8 solenoid cable BC-158-XC
Steering- modified power Steering- mod1hed power
cylinder head BBL 8 cylinder head BC-158-XC
Improved copper type battery Improved copper type battery
cable BBL 8 cable BC-172-XC
Steering hoses re··routed on Steering hoses re-routed on
right-hand drive cars BBL 10 right-hand drive cars GC-182-XC
New H.1. 1gnit1on cable with New H .T ignition cables with
res;stive cores BBL 10 resistive cores BC-184-XC
Electncally-operated windows - Ventilation holes provided to
Feb.65toApr.65 D BC2XDto
stop bracket BBL 10 flywheel housing bell housing BC- 22-XD
8C28XD
Tappet block and tappet bloc!<.
assemblies BBL 10 Mar.65toApr65 BC2XEto Camshaft BC- 6-XE
BC88XE /except
Feb 65 to Sep 65 C BCL 2 to BCL 22 Ventilation holes provided to BC- 8-XF.i
flywheel housing bell housing BCL 2 Air-conditioning- introduction of
Camshaft BCL 2 standard 53 de-mister blower
lnterterence fit cyhnder liners BCL 14 unit on coachbuilt cars; also
New fuel pump, S.U. typeAUF electrically operated valves and
400 BCL 18 taps BC- 34-XE
BentleyS3 Increased capacity windscreen
Continental wiper motor (Park Ward 2-doorl BC- 34-XE
Interference tit cylinder liners BC- 64-Xf.
Sep.62toJul.63 A BC2XAto l cngthened stane, relay cable BC- 24-LXA
New fuel pump, S.U. typeAUF
BC 174XA Improved radiator pressure
400 BC- 68·XE
reltefvalve BC- 72-LXA
rop and bottom hoses BC-144-LXA
Stainless steel wheel discs BC-144-XA
Steering box modified to aUow
trapped a1r to be bled BC-152-XA
Two-shoe front brakes BC-166-LXA
Jun.63 to Sep 63 B BC2XBto Carburetters with modified tloat
BC lOOXB chamber lid and needle valve BC- 12-LXB
Automatic gearbox torus cover BC- 74-XB
Steering hose re-rooted and heat
mounting arm on left-hand drive
cars BC- 12-LXB
Nov 63 to Nov.65 C BC2XCto New voltage regulator BC- 68-XC
BC202XC Hand brake cable system on nght-
hand drive cars BC-100-XC
Heat shield fitted to right-hand
exhaust manifold BC-116-XC
Choke introduced into reversing
light circuit BC-122-XC
Increased bore of carburetter
vent pipes BC-124-XC 13
Rolls-Royce
Production Cha11sis numbers Production Chassis numbers
Rolls-Royce10H.P. 1922/23-ZG, HG
1923-XH. HH.JH( 0 ). LK. NK. PK
1904-1906 20150-20169 1923/24-EM
1924 - KF. LF (**),MF(**). LM. RM. TM
Rolls-Royce 15 H.P. 1924/25-AU. EU
1905-1906 23924. 24272. 24273, 26330, 26331, 26332 1925-LK. MK(**). PK. RK(.,.l. FK(**).
-ML(*").PL(**). RL(**I
RoHs-Royce20H.P.
(") Some Springfield models
1905-1906 24263. 24264. 26350-26354. 26370. 26356-26359 (**) Springfield models
Rolls-Royce 30 H.P.
1905-1906 23927. 24274. 24275. 26370-26375, 60500-60538
(also 26355 only known survivor) Approximate Series Chassis number Modification Introduced
Delivery dates
Roals-Royce Legalirnit
Rolls-Royce20 H.P.
1905-1906 :~;>g t~d:::;~i) None believed to survive 1922/23 40G1 ·50GO
1923 50S1 -60SO.
Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost 60H1 -60HO.
1907-1925 1907-60539-60592 70A1 ·80AO,
80K1 -90KO, GA
1907/8 · 60700-60799
190&'9-919-1015 1923/24 GF
1909/10-1100-1199& 1200-1399
1910/11 -1400-1499 1924 GH. GAK. GMK. GRK
1911-1500-1799 1924/25 GOK
1912-1800-1999
1912/13-2000 -2699 1925 GLK. GNK. GPK
1913-CA 1925126 GSK
1913/14-NA
1926 G GCK 1 toGCK81 "New Departure" thrust brg.
1914-MA.AB. EB. RB. PB. YB. US. LB. GB
1914/15-TB GOK 1 toGOK81 GOK-44
1915-BD.AD. ED GZK 1toGZK41
1915/16-RD 1926 H GZK42toGZK81
1916-PO.AC GUK 1 toGUK81
1919-PP.LW GYK 1 toGYK81
1919/21 -X(motorshowchassis)
1920· TW. CW. FW, BW.AE. EE. RE, PE. YE 1926/27 GMJ 1 toGMJ81 Pivot frictiondev,ce: W.8.
1920/21-GE 1927 GHJ 1 toGHJ81 wheels: fronthydrls.: .700
1920/27 · WO (armoured car chassis) steering
1921 ·WE.LE. TE. CE. I*), GAJ 1 toGAJ41 GHJ-72: two terminal
-NE(•). LG 1•1. condenser -GAJ-1
-JG(•),SG(*l 1927 K GAJ42toGAJ81 Spring loaded X stg. tube -
1921122 -AG(*), MG (*l. UG ("). GRJ 1 to GRJ 81 banery crossmember • GAJ-42;
14 1S22 - BG. TG (*'I. KG("). PG. RG. YG GUJ 1 to GUJ 81 F. W. 8. squeak damper -GRJ ·73
ROLLS-ROYCE
1927128 GXL i toGXL81 2,:;iail. reserve: Ze111th filter. 3" prop. shaft; pivoted front
1928 GYL 1 toGYL81 bring piston· GXL 42. tungsten. brake shoe; N2 road wheels;
GWL 1 toGWL41 GXL-59. rear hydrls. · GYL· 1 ,)Verhanging bonnet
1928 M GBM 1 toGBM81 Oval web crankshaft; 1932 u GAU 1 toGAU81 RAD.11 clutch liners; Bbrg.
GKM 1 to GKM 81 improved steering geometry: GMU 1 toGMU 21 servo cams: 18-gall. petrol tank;
GTM1 toGTM41 semi-rigid distr. contacts electric petrol gauge; modified
3rd motion shaft GAU-58
1928/29 NA GFN 1 to GFN 81 Mixture control on column,
Provision for dyno. brake GAU 76
1929 GLN 1 to GLN 21 vertical radiator shutters
32" x6" tyres-GFN-n 1932 V GMU22toGMU81
1929 Dash2"w1der.rad 1.5" higher. GZU 1 toGZU41
NB GLN22toGLN81
GEN 1 toGEN41 Dash .75" higher 1932 w GHW 1 toGHW81 Dynamo drive brake;
1932/33 GRW 1 toGRW81 RAD. 13 servo liners GRW-22
1929 OA GEN42toGEN81 Cadmium plated springs· GEN· 72
GAW1toGAW41
GVO 1 toGVO 10
1929 0 GVO 11 toGV081 Centralised lubm.; Enots petrol 1933 X GEX 1 to GEX 81 Relay starter switch; cast iron
GXO 1 to GXO 10 filter; "Mechanics" prop. shaft; GWX 1 toGWXBl rear brake drums GEX-1
"K.S." petrol gauge GDX 1 toGDX41 Three rate charge scheme;
resonant type silencer GWX-22
1933 y GSY 1 toGSY 101 Improved clutch ring GSY-33
Rolls-Royce 20/25 H.P. 1933 l GLZ 1 toGLZ81 Rear brake bronze brg; Luvax-
GTZ 1 toGTZ81 B1jur lubm; air silencer
1929 0 GXD11 toGXO 111 20/25 H.P.31;4" bore engine
GYZ I to GYZ41 GLZ-1. nitralloy crankshaft
1929/30 p GGP t to GGP81 Cast dash; narrow hubs; 8. 00-19 GLZ-28. silent 2nd gear; front
GDP 1 to GDP 81 tyres; single level petrol tank; axle control; new type shock
GWP1 toGWP41 largerdia. crankshaft dampers; cast iron front brake
drums GLZ-52
1930 R GLR 1 to GLR 25 3" longer chassis; new type coil
GLR26toGLR81 5.25: 1 comp.; new exhaust 1933 A2 GBA 1 toGBA81 Hand lubm. to servo GGA-1
GSR 1 toGSA81 manifold; flexible engine GGA 1 toGGA81 Marston type radiator GGA· 22
suspension; GHA 1 toGHA41
GTA 1 toGTR41 RW-1 magnetoGLA-55
1933/34 B2 GXB 1 to GXB 81 Spring drive 1n clutch;
1930/31 s GNS 1 toGNS81 Grooved road springs; i934 GUB 1 toGUB81 stiffer crankshaft GXB-27;
1931 GOS 1 toGOS81 servo damper GOS-22 GLB 1 toGLB41 cam balancer GXB-62
GPS 1 toGPS41
1934 C2 GNC 1 to GNC 81 D.W.S. jacks;
1931/32 TA GFT 1 toGFT81 Rubberfan belt; reserve petrol GRC l toGRC81 needle brg. prop. shaft
GBT 1 to GBT 21 supply; anti-splash rad. cap; GKC 1 toGKC41 GKC-22
indented matrix tubes; 2.5" prop
shaft; frontaxlemodifn. GFT·32 1934 02 GED1 toGED81 Felt oil ring to crankshaft;
GMD 1 to GMO 81 provision for damper control;
1931/32 TB GBT 22 to GBT 81 Diamond engine mounting;
GYD 1 toGYD41 largeoilfdler; new type
1932 GKT1 toGKT21 radiator 4" deeper;
carburetter, controllable dampers
thermostatic shutters; copper
matrix tubes; split piston shock 1934 E2 GAE 1 toGAE81
abs; flip-flap bonnet shutters; GWE 1 to GWE 81
front apron; one-shot lubm. GFE 1 toGFE41
scheme; mod. Rbrakeshaft
lubrn.; hinged filler cap; remote 1934 F2 GAF 1 toGAF81 Easybrakeadj.; modified cam
control petrol reserve; two 1934/35 GSF 1 toGSF81 balancer; voltage controlled
rate charging scheme 1935 GRF1toGRF41 dynamo; flexible engine and
exhaust mounting GAF-62;
1932 TB GKT 22 toGKT 41 Synchro-meshgeal'box5.75: 1 modified synchro-mesh sleeve
comp.; highliftcams; heavyexh. GSF-2
valves; low inertia spring drive;
balanced crankshaft; stronger 1935 G2 GLG1 toGLG81 T.C.C. condenser; concealed front
clutch springs with higher pedal GPG 1 to GPG 81 X member; clutch spring dnve
leverage; new exhaust system; GHG 1 toGHG41 deleted; propeller shaft damper; 15
ROLLS-ROYCE
1935 G2 GLG 1 toGLG81 carburetter balance pipe; Rolls-Royce Phantom I

(continued) GPG 1 toGPG81 external clutch adjustment
GHG l toGHG41
1925 V MC1 toMC122
RC 1 to RC 125
1935 H2 GYH 1 to GYH 81 Pivoted rear brake shoes; HC1toHC109
GOH 1 toGOH81 35° servo cams -GOH-22
GEH 1 toGEH41
1925 HC 110 to HC 122 W rad. 1" higher
1925/26 LC 1 to LC 131
1935 J2 GBJ 1 to GBJ 81 Torque reaction dampers 1926 SC1toSC7
GLJ 1 toGLJ 81
1926 Fl("*)
GCJ 1 toGCJ41
1935136 K2 GXK 1 toGXK81 Fully floating servo;
1926 X SC8toSC121
1936 DC 1 toDC87
GBK1 toGBK81 lsolatedgearlever-GBK-22
GTK 1 toGTK41 1926 y DC88toDC121 720 lead steering 38-TC
1936 GTK 42 to GTK 53 Additional 20/25 H.P. chassis with TC1 toTC70
B.B. clutch, marlesstg., andhypoid 1926 A2A TC71 toTC121 Tubular luggage grid
<1xle YC 1 toYC50
1926 A2B YC51 toYC 123 Servo damping ring 59-YC
1926/27 NC1toNC30
Rolls-Roye. 25/30 H.P.
1926127 B2 NC31 to NC 131 Autovac restriction valve;
1936/37 L2 GUL 1 toGUL81 3.5" bore engine; Stromberg front hydrls; light clutch
GTL 1toGTL81 carb; SU. petrol pumps;
GHL 1 toGHL41 aircooleddynamo; Borg& 1927 C2A EF 1 toEF 101 R. brg. throttle; light front
Beck clutch; Maries steering; axle; 3-gall. reserve; S.L. X stg.
9x41 hypoidaxle;geared tube; W B. wheels
starter; petrol filter on 1927 RM, FM. PM (0 )
rear X member
1927 C28 LF 1 tolF 101 Servo friction device;
1936/37 M2 GRM 1 toGRM81 Mellotone horns; Seapak noise tappet lub. 65-LF
GXM 1 toGXM81 insulation. 'L' section piston
GGM 1 toGGM41 ringsGRM-72. P.S. damper 1927 02A RF 1 to RF 101 Rear hydrls. new side levers
reinstated GXM-72
1927 D2B UF1 toUFl01 Silencerheatshield- 79-UF
1936/37 N2 GAN 1 toGAN81 Improved radiator
GWN 1 toGWN81 New type steenng controls 1928 RP,FP,KP(**l
GUN 1 toGUN41
1928 E2A EH ltoEH 101 Tungsten 37 EH; strutted
1937 02 GAO 1 toGR081 cyls. 73--EH
GHQ lto GHO 81
1928 E2B FH 1 toFH101
GM01toGM081
1937 P2 GRP 1 toGAP81 De-turbulated cyl. head 1928 F2A AL 1 to Al 101 Axle control dampers; stiffer
GMP 1 toGMP81 crankshaft semi-rigid dist.
GLP lto GLP 41 cont; chokevalvelub.
1937/38 R2 GAR lto GAR 81 Thermoid clutch liners GGR-29 1928/29 F2B CL 1 toCL 101 Alum. cyl. head; rearsparewheel
1938 GGR 1 to GGR 81 carrier; 10· pendulum lever
GZR1 toGZR41
1928/29 G2A WR1toWR101 Flexible engine suspension
1928129 G2B WR 102toWR 131 Cast dash: side-by-side brakes;
Rolls Royce Wraith 1929 KR 1 toKR71 Zenith petrol filter; rad. 1 "
1938/39 higher; battery in frame: felt
A WXA 1 toWXA 109
pads 1-KR
1938/39 B WRB 1 to WRB 81
1939 WMB1toWMB81 1929 H2 KR72toKR131 Cadmium plated springs 19-0R
WLB 1 toWLB41 OR1 toOR90
1939 C WHC 1 toWHC81 1929 KR( 0 )
16 WEC 1 to WEC 74 1929 18("*)

ROLLS-ROYCE
Approximate Serie, Chassi1 number Modification Introduced Approximate Series Chassis nurnber Modification Introduced
1930 MR! .. ) 193334 P2 PY 2to PY206 Provision for shock damper

PR(**) control; larger engine coupling,
1930/31
28-galL petrol tank: electnc petrol
gauge; Luvax-Bijurlubm;
resonant type silencer; nitralloy
crankshaft 14-PY; controlled
Rolls-Royce Phantom I shock dampers 160-PY
1929/30 J2 WJ1toWJ133 1934 R2 RY3toRY 211 Voltage controlled dynamo:

XJ 1 toXJ71 largeoilflller; handlubr. to servo
1929/30 K2 XJ 72 to XJ 204 Low inertia damper 173-XJ 193~ S2 SK2 to SK 196 Strengthened damper cylinders;
1930 GN 1 toGN68 92°thermometers 18-GN to grooved damper pistons: push·
50-GY down gear lever knob; dropped
front X member 58-SK;
1930 L2 GN 69toGN 202 New type coil 69-GN; exhaust needlebrg, prop, shaft96-SK;
GY1 toGY68 heated throttle 120-GN; rear exhaust valves stepped 102-SK;
axlebearingmodifn. 120-GN; 12 x 41 rear axle 136-SK
coppercyl.headtubes 111-GN;
20 x 7 tyres 169-GN 1934/35· T2 TA 1 toTA201 Fully floating servo; easy brake
adj; modified hot-spot pipe;
1930 M2 GY69toGY20S Riveted hardy fabric 110-GY, conn. rod with 5 clips; external
1931 GX1toGX68 rubber fan belt 150-GY; clutch adj.; large choke
3-gall reserve 178-GY; carburetter, low lift camshaft;
stronger batt. support 1-GX flexible engine mounting;
1931/32 N2 JS1 toJS61 Thermostatic shutters; single synchro-mesh 2nd gear
1931133 (R.H. chassis) point rad. susp.; extra cyl. 1935 U2 UK2toUK82 T.C.C. condenser
AJS201 toAJS276 lubn.; frontapron; 60" track;
IL.H. chassis) one shot chassis lubn.; pivoted
front brake shoes; wider RoHs-Royce Phantom Ill
footbrakeshoes; 3,e in. brake 1936 A 3-AZ 20 to 3-AZ 238 Petrol filler on 2nd X member
liners; hingedfillercap; 3-AX 1 to 3-AX 207 3-AX-35
two-rate charge scheme; servo
damper; remote cootrol petrol 1936/37 B 3-BU 2 to 3-BU 200 Rubber mounted rear a)(le
reserve; 50% thicker rear 1937 3-BT 1 to 3-BT 203
brake drums; F. axle modifn. 1937 C 3-CP 2 to 3-CP 200 Petrol pump in frame - 3-CM-35
1931/32 N2 JS62toJS84 Diamood engine mounting; 1937138 3-CM l to 3-CM 203 "Long" clutch plate· 3-CM-79
1932 MS2toMS44 pivoted rear brake shoes;
1931/33
1938/39 D 3-DL 2 to 3-DL 200 4-Pon cyl. head; solid tappets;
(R.H. chassis) auto-klean oil filter; carb. air 1939 3-DH 1 to 3-DH 203 single valve springs; open type
1932134 AJS2ntoAJS303 cleaner; split piston shock fuses; Hall's metal big ends;
AMS 201 to AMS 224 abs; flip.flap bonnet shutters oil cooler deleted; modified
(l.H. chassis) starter 3-DL-44
1932 N2 MS46toMS 170 Synchro-meshgearlxlx; 2.75" 5x 18roadwheels3-0L-78
prop. shaft; stronger clutch Overdrive gearlxlx 3-DL-172
springs; overhanging bonnet;
keyedS.M. rockingshaft-122-MS;
Rolls-Royce Sliver Dawn
anti-shimmy shackle 140-MS
Apr.49 to Jun.SO A SBA2toSBA 138 C & A cylinder head gasket
1933 02 MY2toMY100 Heavy exhaust valves; increased 3,e in. dia. rear axle bolts
Jun.SO to Mar.51 SCA 1 to SCA 63
front braking; 7.00-19tyres; cast Modified S.S. tube socket
1933 02 MY 102toMY 190

iron brake drums; 8. brg. servo
cams; RAD. 13servoliners;
RAD. 11 clutch liners44-MY
5.25: 1 comp.; high lift cams;
(LSBA-761
Modified KS. tube sockets
(LSBA-106)
One piece shackle bracket
} SBA-16
MW3toMW107 semi-expanding carb.; carb. air Longer gear change lever SBA-26
silencer; new reverse mechm. (except
102-MY. new shock dampers; LSBA-28)
silent 2nd. gear65-MW Modified throttle return spring LSBA-28 17
ROLLS-ROYCE
Approximate Series Chassis number Modificatior, Introduced Approximate Series Chassis number Modification Introduced
Apr49toJun.50 A S8A2toSBA 138 Felt bush in steenng col Reversion to old type front
Jun.50 to Mar.51 SCA 1 toSCA63 gear change LSBA-44 wheel studs } LSHD-56
(continued) Modified R.S.D. plates LSBA-46 Mark II headlamps
Revised linkage & rubber grommet
in steering column gear change LSBA-76 Jul.52 toJan.53 SKE 2 to SKE 50 Revised luggage boot
Nov.52 to May 53 SLE 1 toSLE51 Revised attitude rear spnngs
Rear shackle Bijur pipes revised SBA-140
Redesigned rea1 shock damoer
Modified carburetter SBA-128
(LSBA-131) linkage
Two speed windscreen wiper
Modified speedo and drive SBA-130
Hot and cold de-mister
2nd mod. to rear spring plate LSBA-138
Reduced friction on steering
Revised steering geometry
Anti-rumble front brakes
connections SKE.· 2
SCA-1 Needle rollers on clutch
Thicker lipped brake drums
release levers
Modified rear No. plate box
Caster angle wedges
Keyhole sockets on gear control LSCA-11
Deletion of hand throttle control
Reduced speed fan LSCA-9
Pop-out cigar lighter
One piece rear brake equ-lever LSCA-17
Separately housed main fuse
Aluminium cam wheel LSCA-23
Solid pins and shield on servo
3 bush rear brake equ-support SCA-27
Corrugated bottom water hose
<LSCA-23)
connection SKE-10
Modified starter solenoid switch SCA-21
Taper roller bearings on rear axle
Low rate oil feed to clutch
pinion(except 12141 axles)
Lower bush R.S.D. linkdeleted SCA-29
31,2 seconds slow teak on front
11" clutch (light type) SCA-27 LSCA-41
shock dampers SLE-31
Modified clutch spigot bearing SCA-45
~~~~:ttmg 2nd & 3rd speed \ Dec.52 to Sep.53 SMF 2 to SMF 76 Taper roller bearings on rear
LSCA-51 Jul 53toFeb.54 SNF 1 toSNF 125 axlepinion(12x41 axles) SMF-42
Longer bosses on R.S.D. plates J Parco lubnzed tappets SME-50
Tnple pass de-mister inter. 6. 75 compression ratio cylinder
scheme LSCA-53 head SMF-62
B .VI camshaft (L.H. cars only1 SMF-66
Nov.50toAug.51 B SDB2toSDB 140 Thicker rear S.D. plates LSDB-2 Deletion of non-opposed springs
Triple pass AH de-mister (final) LSDB-6 in side steering tube SMF-70
Modified water pump gland ring SDB-12 All welded frame
New type ignition condenser SDB-40 Cable operated hot and cold
Side scuttle ventilators SDB-44 de-mister and underseat SNF- 1
Steel oil caps in crankshaft LSDB-58 heater
Heavy type clutch SOB-76 Hard day gasket SNF-15
Jul.51 toJui.52 Deletion of reduced friction
C SFC 2toSFC 160 35J8in. bore engine
modifications on steering
Thickened crankshaft webs LSFC-2 connections SNF-27
Full flow oil filter
l
Improved type underseat tool
Insulated dynamo SFC-64 tray SNF-109
Increased front damping SFC-92 Introduction of B.VI type gearbox
Twin condensers t1erod SNF-113
120" opening ventilator
l
SFC-94
windows Feb.54toAug.54 G S0G2toSOG 100 Fitting of inertia ring on flywheel SOG-86
Rear window de-mister Mar54 to Sep.54 SPG 1 toSPG 101 Dynamo type moon ting strap on SPG-11
3-position heater and de-mister starter motor (RH)
switches Compensator pipe between front
Single choke Zenith and rear servo SPG,37
carburetter Thicker third motion shaft thrust
Short dwell detent on 1st gear washer
Mar. 52 to Sep 52 D SHD2toSHD60

selector
Repositioned oil gauge

SFC-122
Feb.54 to Aug.54
Aug.54 to Oct. 54
H SRH2toSRH 100
STH 1 toSTH 101
Twin exhaust system
12/41 rear axle (all cars)
l
SRH- 2
connection on crankcase LSHD-6 Strengthened jaws on front brake

Stiffened clutch casing SHD-18 operatinglinks SRH· 4
ROLLS-ROYCE
Feb.54 to Aug.54 H SRH2toSRH 100 Elimination of chrom1um·plated 13" brake expanders WDC·31
Aug 54to0ct.54 STH 1 toSTH 101 servo pressure plate SRH· 50 21,a in cylinder studs
(continued) Dynamo type mounting strap on SRH- 72 Dip and switch headlamps WDC-38
starter motor {LHl Aluminium tappet doors WDC-59
Alum1n1um flywheel housing SRH· 72 Strengthened 3rd. mot shaft
Long stroke starter pinion STH· 57 splines WDC,63
81,2" deflection front springs WDC76
Oct.54 toJan.55 SUJ 2toSUJ 130 Bentley continental type 221,2• servo cams 3" balance
Nov.54 to Apr.55 SVJ 1 toSVJ 133 de-misting SLJJ. 14
levers WDC- 98
2nd speed start SUJ- 50 Heater retum tap re-introduced
Ferodo washer and dram slots ,n
,
Modified underseat heater WDC 100
crankshaft vibration damper SVJ-101
Radiator heated de-mister
Square edge bearings. 1st and WFC-
J 3rd mot. shaft
Rolls-Royce Sliver Wraith Revised inter-shoe brake linkage WFC- 39
Short Wheelbase Additional jack slides WFC- 50
Portable hand inspection lamp WFC- 63
Feb.47toJul.47 A WTA 1 toWTA85 Servo damper WTA·48 Granodised piston rings
Aug.47toJan.48 WI/A 1 toWVA81 Squirt hole 1n conn. rods WTA-79 Progressive bump stops (WFC-83)
Oc!A 7 to Aug.48 WYA 1 toWYA87 Twin ignition coils (LWFC-65l
Parkerised tappets WI/A· 5 Closer fitting tappets WGC· 6
Hardened push rods Graded pistons
Aluminium bonnet WVA-16 3,e in. dia. rear axle bolts WGC- 11
Shock absorber screwed inserts WVA-41 Revised brake linkage
Heater return tap deleted
Heater drain tap added
Modified horn push button
) WVA-66
Internal 011 feed to distr.
Commonised dash
Modified rear S. D. plates
WGC- 44
WGC- 50
WGC- 87
Provision for 5" dynamo WYA· 1
Increased synchro cam angles WYA-19 Apr.SO to Jan 51 D WHO 1 to WHO 101 Tnco windscreen washer WHO- 1
Modified distri. drive spring ring WYA-34 Modified S S. tube socket WHO- 3
ModifiedX.S. tube sockets WHD- 8
Apr.48toJul.48
Jul.48 to Sep.48
B WZB 1 to WZB 65
WAB 1 to WAS 65
Nebar rocker cover joint
S"dynamo } WZB- 1 Revised linkage & rubber
grommet in steering column
Sap.48toApr.49 WCB 1 to WCB 73 Rocker cover breather WZB-15
gear change LWHD- 12
Modified clutch thrust race WZB-23
Hom suppressor One piece shackle bracket WHO· 31
WZB-43
Reduced speed fan WHO- 77
Dunlop jacks WZB-55
2.4" balance lever WZB-61 Keyhole sockets on gear control LWHO- 78
One piece rear brake equ-lever WHD· 82
C. & A. cylinder head gasket WAS- 2
WAB-14 LWHO- 84
Bronze exhaust valve guides
Modified starter solenoid switch WHO- 86
Modified coolant pump WAB-23
Accelr. countershaft guard WAB-25 Aluminium cam wheel WHO- 87
3 bush rear brake equ-support WHO· 88
Servo protection plate WAB-58
Longer boss rear spnng plate LWHD- 97
Modified core plugs
Extended pP.trol tank WCB-21 WLE 1 to WLE 35 Low rate oil feed to clutch WLE· 1
Nov 50toMay51
breather WME 1 to WME 96 LWLE-10
Apr.51 toNov.51
Bench type spring drive WCB-26 Modified flywheel clutch
Shon cylinder inserts bearing WLE- 6
Longer upper triangle WCB31 Tighter fitting gearbox bushes WLE· 7
levers Thicker R. S. 0. plates WLE-26
011 caps in No. 7 journal WCB-41 R.H. de-mister inter. scheme
Dec.48 toJul.49 C woe 1 toWDC 101 Split skirt pistons Rear shackle Bijur pipes
May49toNov.49 WFC 1 to WFC 101 Lucas screen wipers revised WLE-27
Sep 49 to May 50 WGC1 toWGC 101 Batter charging plug
Chromium-plated servo plate
Rear shock damper linkage
modification
} WDC- 1
Revised steering geometry
Anti-rumble front brakes
Thicker lipped brake drums
Triple pass RH. de-mister (final)
WME- 1
WME-34
Anti·spill valve in radiator WDC-15 Modified water pumpg\and ring WME·35 19
ROLLS-ROYCE
Nov.50toMay!:i1 WLE 1 to WLE 35 New type ignition condenser WME-47 Increased frontal area radiator
Apr51 toNov.51 WME 1 to WMI' 96 Steel oil caps on crankshaft WME-51 niatnx
{continued)
Oct51 toMay&2 WOF 1 to WOF 76

011 feeo adaptor ai1 bottle
Lower bush RSD link deleted
35,,eiin boreengine
Thickened crankshaft webs
WME-61
WME-68
WOF- 1
Cable operated l'ot ar>d cold
de-mister and underseat
heater
Hard clay gasket
} BLW-43
Welded frame BLW-48

Full flow oll filter
7. 50 x 16 tyres {certain Mar.54 to Aug.54 C CLW 1 to CLW 43 Fitting of inertia ring on
export cars only) WOF-37 flywheel CLW-24
Insulated dynamo WOF-54 Dynamo type mounting strap CLW-35
Twin condensers WOF72 on starter motor (RH)
Apr 52 to Dec.52 Compensator pipe between
G WSG 1 to WSG 76 Single choke Zenith
l
front and rear servo CLW-37
carburetter
WSG 7 Thicker 3rd motion shaft
Short dwell detent on 1st
thrust washer CLW-40
gear selector
Repositioned oil gauge conn. Jun.54 to Mar 55 D DLW1toDLW172 Strengthened jaws on front
on crankcase WSG-16 brake operating links DLW- 15
Stiffened clutch casing WSG-41 Elimination of chromium-
3-position heater & de-mister pla1ed servo pressure plate DLW- 32
switches WSG-45 Aluminium flywheel housing DLW- 40
Change-over switch in Dynamo type mounting strap DLW- 59
headlamps WSG-48 on starter motor IL.H)
Reversion to old type front Long stroke starter pinion DLW- 65
wheel studs WSG-61 Bentley continental type
Dec 52toNov.53 H WVH 1 toWVH 116 de-m1st1ng DLW- 80
Two speed windscreen wiper
2nd speed start DLW- 83
Hot and cold de-mister
Ferodo washer and drain slots
Reduced friction on
in crankshatt vibration
steering connections
damper DLW-124
Caster angle wedges 1
Deletion of hand throttle ) WH Oct.55toMay56 ELW 1 toELW 101 Main bearing cap studs replaced
control (LH. chassis) by set screws ELW-18
Separately housed main fuse New flanges on exhaust fittings ELW-48
Sc,hd pins and shield on servo Incorporation of spherical clevis ELW-49
Needle rollers on clutch bearings to servo push rod iLC.)
release levers WVH-12 Introduction of ·s·type engine
18. 7 : 1 ratio steering WVH-43 mountrng ELW-64
Taper roUer bearings on rear Repositioning of voltage
axle pinion (except 12141 regulator ELW-87
axle ratio) WVH-77 Modified voltage regulator ELW-81
Parco tubrized tappets WVH-98 Mod1f1ed dynamo and regulator ELW-87
May 56toJun.57 FLW 1 toFLW101 Reach nut and washer to suit
Rola.Royce Sliver Wraith
LongWheelbase
Jan.52 to May 53 A ALWl toALW51 Hot and cold de-mister
Reduced friction on steering
spot facing of ball joint
and trunf\lon body, output
shaft to propeller shaft
Modified radiator bottom tank
and matrix (PAS.I
I FLW- 1
FLW-20
ALW-27
connections Introduction of 8: 1 compression
Caster angle wedges ratio FLW-60
Needle rollers 1n clutch Voltage regulator with swamp
release levers ALW-29 resistance FLW-68
May53toApr.54 BLW1toBLW101 BLW-15 Introduction of oil deflector
B Bentley camshaft fitted
BLW-17 plate for rear shock damper FLW-74
Parco lubrized tappets
Introduction of 18. 7 steering ratio
Deletion of non-opposed springs
on left-hand dnve cars LFLW-96
in side steering tube SLW39
20 4" longer bonnet Jul.57 to Jan 58 G GLW1 toGLW26 No recordable mod1f1cat1ons
ROLLS-ROYCE
Mar.58to0ct.58 H HLW 1 toHLW52 Nt, recordable modr!ications Revised type of rear engine
mounting SWA-206
Rolls-Royce Phantom IV Modil,ed push button and door
handle SXA- 51
Mar 51 toJun.52 A 4 AF 2to4AF 22 No recordable modif1cetions Increased number of fixing holes
Mar.53 to Oct.55 B 4BP1 to4BP7 No recordable mod1f1cations ,n rear axle tube SXA- 67
Folding arm rest in front seats SXA-137
l
Nov.55toDec.5t3 C 4CS 2to4CS6 No recordable mod1f,cat1ons Steering lever with taper roller
bearings in place of bushes SXA-151
Rolls-Royce Sitver Cloud l Modifi,d sMkoback s<0<>-froo<
Standard Saloon andrearbrakeassembhes SXA-187
Strengthening front suspens,on
Apr.55toJan.56 A SWA2toSWA250 Modified butterfly valve and fulcrum bracket
Jan.56 to May56 ..,
SXA 1 to SXA 251 countersunk screws SU
)
carburetter
Mar .56toJun.56 B SYB 2 to SYB 250 Modified sealing nng, centre
lntroducuon of thick washer SWA14 Jun.56 to Sep.56 SZB 1 :o SZB 251 steering operated lever
under fulcrum bracket bolt SYB- 2
(PA.SJ
lock plate to compensate SYB- 50
Dual brake master cylinders
for distortion of lugs on
Modified dynamo and voltage
ffontpan
regulator SY6- 90
Setscrews instead of studs
Radiator and drain tap suitable
for main bearing caps SWA-24
for modified frame SYB-116
Improved sealing between
lntroductiorf of copper petrol
windscreen washer and wiper
mounting and body SWA-40
pipes SZB· 29
Reach nut and washer to suit
Steering ball joint castle
new spot facing of ball and
nuts with increased bearing
trunnion jornt body, output
surface
}
shaft to propeller shaft SZB- 35
Increased friction on brake SWA-56
Uphill run pipes from twin
shakeback stops and
master cylinders SZB- 69
increased load on servo Welded frame stiffeners on each
return spring SZB-113
side of jacking bracket
Increased diameter rear Revised frame (splayed ends) SZB-139
engine m01Jnting bolt and
Reversal of power cylinder
modified bracket
Modified bosses to increase
strength of rear axle tube
Improved water and oil mist
sealing on servo
Strengthening spring support
} SWA-62
Aug.56to0ct.56
Oct.5610 Apr 57
C SBC 2 to SBC 150
sec 110sec 151
mountmgbolt(PAS.l
Increased number of flx,ng
holes in rear axle centre
casmg
Voltage regulator with swamp
SZB-183
SBC·ll2
plate, front suspension SWA-70 resistance (H type) sec- 33

Modified rear loom to cut out Introduction of 18. 7 steering
brake light on side on which ratio on left.hand drive cars sec- 69
flasher is in operation SWA-72 Introduction of oil deflector
Modified flanges on exhaust plate for rear shock
fittings SWA-126 damper scc.119
Wheel cylinder material
Feb.57 to May 57 0 SDD 2 to SOD 450 Strengthened front shock damper
changed from aluminium to body- introduction of sleeve in
Apr.57 to Aug.57 SEO 1 toSED451
cast iron SWA-136
mounting bolt bore SOD- 98
Stronger clamp for rear
Stronger front shock damper
anti-roll bar SWA-146 SOD-350
casing
Filter in brake fluid supply Combined inertia and starter
tank SWA-152
ring, modified starter drive
Introduction of aluminium brake SED-131
and stiffened clutch casing
master cylinder SWA·162
Provision of drag links with Aug.57toJan.58 E SFE 1 toSFE 501 8: 1 compression ratio engine SFE- 9
greater resistance to kinking Dec.57 to Jul.58 SGE 2 to SGE 500 Modified stub axle yoke seal SFE- 23
under compression SWA-168 Strengthened door hinges SFE· 75 21
ROLLS-ROYCE
Approximate Series Chassisnumber Modification Introduced Approximate Series Chassis number Modification Introduced
Aug.57 toJan.58 SFE 1 to SFE 501 Stronger drag hnks SFE-109 Tw,n jet centrally mounted
Dec.57toJul 58 SGE 2 to SGE 500 DR.3w1permotor SFE-2:79 windscreen washer BLC· 11
(continued) Stronger rear shock damper Final type modified stub axles BLC- 11
link bushes SFE-367 Mod1f1ed rear brake expander
Improved propeller shaft seal SGE 160 wedges BLC· 18
Grease lubricated track rods BLC· 18
Jul58 to Nov 58 SHF 1 toSHF251 Deletion of lubrication pipe
Grease lubricated centre
Oct.58toJan.59 SJF 2 to SJF 250 on idler lever SHF· steering BLC· 28
Modified mounting of rear Strengthened front hubs BLC- 38
silencer to prevent burning C.48dynamo BLC· 39
mounting rubber SHF· Modified radiator heater and
Improved type rear brake BLC· 38
de-mister connections
expander wedges SHf·
Twin jet centrally mounted CLC 1 toCLC47 Modified door handles wi1 h
Dec.58toJul.59 C
windscreen washer SHF- CLC. 8
button sealing
Grease lubricated track rods SHF· Extended neclc: on propeller
Larger diameter rear axle shaft CLC- 26
shaft seal
splines SHF· 1
Deletion of check valve 1n
Grease lubricated centre brake fluid supply pipes CLC- 31
steering SHF- 1
Intermediate heater and de-mister
controls SHF-
Wire type clips on propeller
shaft grease seal
Strengthened front hubs
SHF- 1
SHF- 1
=-~~:Ts.r!:' Cloud II
Aug.59 to Dec.59 A SPA2toSPA326 Stepped type crown wheel
C48dynamo SHF· 43 Nov.59toMar.60 SRA 1 to SRA 325 oolts SPA-260
Final scheme strengthened Introduction of seamless prop
stub axle SJF-122 shaft SPA-27'2
Modified door handle with Introduction of solid camshaft SPA-314
button sealing SJF-140 Sealed thermal delay switch SRA· 33
Freewheeling boot lock Improved type of crown whee!
mechanism SJF-168 bolts SRA-181
Jan 59 toFeb.59 G SKG 1 toSKG 125 Deletion of check valve in Improved throttle control
Feb.59 toApr.59 SLG2toSLG 126 brake fluid supply pipes SKG- 1 linkage (left-hand cars) LSRA-315
Modified heater and de-mister Engine vibration cushion fitted SRA-321
connections on radiator SKG-119 Feb 60 to Apr 60 B STB 2 to STB 500 Improved carburetter choke
Mar.59 toJun.59 H SMH l toSMH265 E)(tended neck on propeller Apr.60to Sep 60 SVB 1 toSVB501 operation STB-282
May 59 to Jul. 59 SNH 2 to SNH 262 shaft seal SMH· 3 S 1 type front silencer STB-370
Shortened fan extension cone SVB· 17
Flatted tappets SVB-431
Rolls-Roya Silver Cloud I Jun.60 to Dec.60 C SWC 2 to SWC 730 Strengthernng of front shock
Long WhNlbase Nov.60toFeb.61 SXC 1 toSXC67l damper casing !new mt'g
plate) SWC- 44
Nov.57 to Jun.58 A ALC l toALC26 Improved type door seals ALC- 15
Modified carburetters·- fuel
Stronger rear shock damper SWC-130
vapcrisation
link bushes ALC· 19
Modified method of mounting
Feb.58 toJan.59 B BLC 1 toBLC51 Mod1f1ed rear silencer mounting fast idle cam bracket SWC-184
to prevent burning mounting Improved type radiator filler
rubber BLC· capseal SWC-232
Improved propeller shaft Modified crankcase to improve
centring button and seal BLC. 1 cam and tappet lubrication SWC-320
Deletion of idler lever Improved instrument fac1a
lubrication pipe BLC· 1 cigar lighter
}
Intermediate heater and Additional cold air intake
de-mister controls BLC- 1 Operating handle fitted to SXC·
Wire type clips on propeller capping rail outlet duct
22 shaft grease seal BLC· 5 Improved type starter motor
ROLLS-ROYCE
Jun.60 to Oec.60 C SWC 2 to SWC 730 I ntroduct1on of spare wheel Rolls·Royce Silver Cloud II
Nov.60toFeb.61 SXC l toSXC671 compartment cover Long Wheelben
(contmuec!) Introduction of map light and
newswitchbox
Loud speaker in parcel shelf
and radio balance control
) SXC- Sep 59 to Aug. 60 A LCA 1to LCA 76 Improved throttle control
linkage (LH cars)
Sealed thermal delay switch
Engine vibration cushion
LLCA- 1
Introduction of valve stem fitted 2

packings SXC- 19 Introduction ol sohd camshaft 11
Hardened all over bush less Stepped type of crown wheel
rockers and flatted rocker bolts LCA- 16
shaft SXC-389 Improved type of crown wheel
Lowered exhaust pipe SXC-393 bolts LCA- 19
Strengthening of front shock Introduction of seamless prop
; damper casing (new shock shaft LCA- 29
damper bodies) SXC-623 Improved carburetter chc,ke
Feb.61 toAug.61 D SYD 2 to SYD 550 Improved choke operation - operation LCA- 31
Jun.61 toDec.61 SZD 1 toSZD551 heat sink SYD-336 S 1 type front silencer LCA- 57
Introduction of petrol tank Flatted tappets LCA- 69
breather SYD-408 Shortened fan extension cone LCA- 70
Improved top mounting bracket Improved type radiator filler
assy. for electrically operated cap seal LCA- 76
windowli~ SYD-496
Aug.60toMay61 B LCB 1 toLCB 101 Strengthening of front shock
Waterproof spark plug adaptors SZD· 39
damper casing (new mt' g plates
Plastic duct in front doors to
only) LCB·
prevent ingress of water
Modified carburetters - fuel
EO.W. SZD-341
vaporisation LCB- 8
Sliding door for front door
Modified method of mounting
cubbybox
fast idle cam bracket
Central heater duct to rear
Modified crankcase to improve
compartment
cam and tappet lubrication LCB- 29
Introduction of blue instrument
Improved type starter motor
lighting
UD5692 LCB- 41
Rear window de-mister switch SZD-347
Improved instrument facia
on instrument facia
cigar lighter
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Introduction of handbrake
Introduction of spare wheel LCB- 42
warning light
compartment cover
Combined flasher and headlamp
tlickswitch Introduction of map light and
Stiffened interio, mirror stem new switchbox
Introduction of valve stem
Clevis pin material changes
packings LCB- 48
front brakes LSZD-503
Lowered exhaust pipe LCB- 63
Dec.61 toAug.62 SAE 1 to SAE 685 New cigar lighter in RH Hardened all over bushless
companion SAE- 1 rockers and flatted rocker
Improved coolant and heater shaft LCB- 67
hoses LSAE- 85 Loud speaker in parcel shelf
Introduction of totally enclosed and radio balance control LCB- 73
crankcase breathing (LH cars Strengthening of front shock
only) LSAE- 91 damper casing (new shock
Fibreglass air silencer LSAE-371 damper bodies) LCB- 81
Additional washer on bell
crank lever inter brake Apr.61 toJul.62 C LCC 1 toLCC 101 Improved choke operation heat
system ILH cars only) LSAE-379 sink LCC- 1
Revised rear lamp & mod to Introduction of petrol tank
rear lamp platform SAE-389 breather LCC- 16
Sealed beam light unit SAE-407 Improved top mounting bracket
Lighter steering (LH cars) LSAE-441 assv. for electrically
Revised timing gear oil iet SAE-507 operated window lift LCC- 21 23
ROLLS-ROYCE
l
Approximate Serles Chassis number Modification Introduced Approximate Series Chassis number Modification Introduced
Oeli11ery dates Delivery dates
Apr.61 toJul.62 C LCC 1 toLCC 101 Waterproof sparking plug Starter relay pos. cable re-routed
(continued) adaptor LCC- 78 Stronger torus cover spnngs
Rear window demister switch Introduction of handbrake
on instrument facia LCC- 48 pulley (RH cars)
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cubbybox
Sep 63 to Jan.64 E SEV 1 to SEV 495 Ram feed hose re-routed
Single bolt seat belt anchorages
USA&Canada
warning light
LCC- 49 Lucas RB 340 regulator and
Combined flasher and
headlamp flick switch mounting br~ket
Wider rear seats
l_ntroduction of blue instrument
N 16 Y sparking plugs (except
lighting
USA}
Stiffened interior mirror stem
Plastic duct in front doors to Dec.63 to Jul.64 SFU l to SFU 803 88"C thermostat
prevent ingress of water to Increased bore carburetter vent
E.OW LCC- 51 pipes
Clevis pin material change. Pre-load prop. shaft centre bearing
front brakes LCC- 71 Fresh air intake control knob
Introduction of totally enclosed re-positioned
crankcase breathing (LH cars Vented flywheel casing under
only) LLCC- 74 cover
Improved coolant and heater
hoses LLCC- 83 Jun.64 toNov.64 G SGT 1 toSGT659 Nemag speedometer
Standard S2 type heating and Rear wheels with wider rims
de-misting LLCC- 92 Deletion of stop/flasher relay
LCD- Oct.64toFeb.65 H SHS 1 to SHS 357 Re-routed steering hoses

Jun.62 to Dec.62 D LCD 1 to LCD 25 Fibreglass air silencer 5
Additional washer on bell crank Jan.65toJun.65 SJR 1 toSJR623 Nevv type casting for tappet blocks
lever inter brake system ILH Ventilated bell housing
cars only) LLCD- 7 Fuel pump with nylon barrier
Sealed beam light unit LCD- 8 diaphragm
Lighter steering (LH carsooly) LLCD- 11
Revised rear lamp and mod. to May 65 to Sep 65 K SKP 1 to SKP 423 Heat treated chilled iron tappets
rear lamp platform LLCD- 14 Interference fit cy~nder liners
Revised timing gear oil jet LCD- 19 NewfuelpumpS.U. typeAUF400
(Homecarsl ..
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Modified type scraper nngs
From G Series onwards. the letter 'C' following the chassis number indicates a coachburlt car
Oct62 A SA1. l to SA1. 61 Bracket 'A' bank downtake pipe
Not issued Not issued Not issued
Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud UI
B Long Wheelbase
Sep.62toMay63 C SCX 1 to SCX877 New water tap and steady post
Oct.62 toJan.83 A CAL 1 to CAL 83 New water tap and steady post
Starter nng with hardened teeth
Starter nng with hardened teeth
tips
tips
Handbrake warning lamp
Handbrake warning lamp
Mastei cyl. -braclcet bolted on
Master cyl. -- bracket bolted on
enclosed crankcase breather
enclosed crankcase breather
8: 1 CIR pistons for certain cars
only Jan.63 toJun.63 B CBL1toCBL61 Wax filled thermostat
Front wing tensioner stay Deletion of camshaft bushes
Deletion of camshaft bushes Stainless steel wheel discs
Wax filled thermostat Modified twin S.U. fuel pumps
Stainless steel wheel discs
Jun.63 to Feb.64 C CCL 1 to CCL 101 Windscreen wiper stop
May 63 to Oct 63 D SDW1 toSDW601 Windscreen wiper stop Fuel pump flexible pipe
S. U. carb. float chambers revised Doorseals
Fuel pump flexible pipes Starter relay pas. cable re-routed
24 New door seats Stronger torµs cover springs
ROLLS-ROYCE
Jun.63 to Feb 64 C CCL 1 to CCL 101 Introduction of handbrake pulley lntroductiOll of solid camshaft 5AS39
(continued) (RH cars) Stepped type crown wheel bolts 5.0.$47
Ram feed hose re-routed Improved type crown wheel bolts 5AS67
Single bolt seat belt anchorage Introduction of seamless prop
(USA&Canada) shaft 5AS85
Lucas RB 340 regulator and Improved carburetter choke
mounting bracket operation 5AT20
N 16 Y sparl<ing plugs (except USAl S1 type front silencer 5AT32
Choke 1n reverse lamp circwt Flatted tappets 5AT50
Wider rear seats Modified carburetters- fuel
vaporisation 5AT60
Feb.64toAug.64 D CDL 1 to CDL 95 as•c thermostat Modified method of mounting
Increased bore carburetter vent fast idle cam bracket 5AT82
... pipes
Pre-load prop. shaft centre beanng
Shortened fan extension cone
Improved type radiator filler
5AT86
Fresh air intake control knob capseal 5AT96
re-positioned
Rear wheels with wider nms Feb.61 toJul.61 B 5 BV 1 to5BV 101 Strengthened front shock
Vented flywheel casing undercover Aug.61 toJan.62 5BX2to5 BX 100 damper casing (new mt' g
plate only) &BV 1
Sep.64 toJun.65 E CEL 1 toC!:L 105 Nemag speedometer Modified crankcase to improve
Re-routed steering hoses cam and tappet lubrication 5BV19
New type casting for tappet Improved type starter motor
blocks Introduction of valve stem
Ventilated bell housing packings 5BV21
Hardened all over bushless
Jun.65 to Aug.65 CFL 1 toCFL41 Heat treated chilled iron
tappets
Interference fit cylinder liners
Modified type scraper ring
rockers and flatted rocker
shaft
Improved instrument facia
l 5BV63
cigar lighter J
Aug.65 to Sep.65 G CGL 1 to CGL 29 NewfuelpumpS.lJ. type Strengthened front shock damper
AUF 400 (Home cars) casing (new shock damper
bodies) 5BV95
Through the frame exhaust
Rolls-Royce Siver Cloud II (intermediate) 5BV99
Coechbuilt Improved choke operation -
Apr 65to Dec.65 8 CSC 1 Bto Fuel pump with nylon barrier heat sink 5BX52
CSC 141 B diaphragm Waterproof spark plug adaptor 5BX54
Heat treated chilled iron Introduction of petrol tank
tappets breather 5BX64
Combined flasher and head
l
New fuel pumpS.U. typeAUF 400 lamp flick switch
5BX96
(Homecars) Introduction of blue
Modified type scraper ring mstrumeot lighting
Nov.61 toNov62 C 5CG 1 to5CG79 Through the frame exhaust
Nov.65 to Feb.66 C CSC1 Cto
CSC19C
The first series of these cars were included with the Standard Saloons and identified by the letter ·c·
(finaO
warning hght
) 5CG11
following the chassis number. Revised rear lamp & mod to

rear lamp platform 5LCG 19
Clevis pin matenal change.
front brakes 5CG33
Rois-Royce Phantom V Improved coolant and heater
Sep.59toJul.60 A 5AS 1 to5AS 101 Sealed thermal delay switch hoses 5CG47
Aug.60toFeb.61 5AT2to5AT 100 Engine vibration cushion
fitted
Improved throttle control
linkage (LH cars) l SAS 3
Heavier gauge stone guard to
reduce damage to petrol pump
Underseat heater hoses
re-routed to prevent chafing
5CG5l
5LCG65 25
ROLLS-ROYCE
Approximate Serin Chassis number Modification Introduced
Delivery dates
Nov.61 toNov.62 C 5CG 1 to 5CG 79 introduction of totally enciosed

(continued) crankcase breathing {LH cars
only) 5LCG65
Additional washer on bell crank
lever inter. brake system
!LH cars onlyi 5LCG75
Revised timing gear oil jet
Lighter steering (LH cars only) 5LCG79
Sealed beam light unit
Fibreglass air SIiencer 5LCG79
Sep.62toMar.64 A 5VA 1to5VA 123 Handbrake warning lamp
Starter ring with hardened teeth
tips
Enclosed crankcase breather
Wax filled thermostat
Deletion of camshaft bushes
Fuel pump flexible pipes
Stronger torus cover spring
Nov.63toApr.64 B 5VB 1 to5VB51 New refrigeration compressor
mounting bracket
Ram feed hose re-routed
Lucas RB 340 regulator and
mounting bracket
N 16 Y sparking ph..19s
(except USA)
Apr 64 to Oct.64 C SVC 1 to5VC 51 Stainless steel exhaust
88°C thermostat
Increased bore carburetter
vent pipes
Pre-load prop. shaft centre
bearing
Vented flywheel casing
undercover ~
Sep.64 to Sep.65 D 5VD1to5VD101 Dimmer relay rear lamps
Nemag speedometer
Steering hoses re-routed
New type casting for tappet
blocks
Ventilated bell housing
Additional heater matrix
with revised piping
Fuel pump with nylon barrier
diaphragm
Sep.65 to Mar.66 .E 5VE 1to5VE5l NewfuelpumpS.U. type
AUF 400{Home cars)
Modified type scraper rings
Heat treated chilled iron tappets
Mar.66 toApr.68 5VF 1 to5VF 183 New fuel pump S. U. type
AUF4001Allcars)
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Rolls-Royce and Bentley
Sllv« Shadow 1965to 1976 Note: All coachbuiit cars were denoted by the prefix C (e.g. CRX) up to car serial number
Sllwr Shadow R 1976101980 CRX 6646. Convertible cars produced after CRX 6646 however. are denoted by the
SlwrWralthN 197610 1980 prefix D (e.g. DAX). while Two-door saloons continue to be denoted by the prefix C
TSerlN 1965to 1976
T2 1976to 1980
Comlc:tM 1971 to date
Phantom YI 1968todate
C.ma,vue 1975 todate
The first letter of the car serial number denotes the body styling:
S Standard saloon
!Standard sedan in the USA)
C Two-door saloon
(Two-door coupe in the USA)
0 Convertible
L Long wheelbase saloon
\long wheelbase formal sedan in the USA)
Phantom VI
Camargue
The second letter differentiates Silver Shadow motor cars from the Bentley T Series:
A Rolls-Royce
B Bentley
The third letter denotes whether the car is left or right-hand drive:
X left-hand drive {not applicable to North American cars after 1972)
H Right-hand drive
A North America 1972modelyear
B North America 1973modelyear
C North America 1974 model year
D North America 1975 model year
E North America 1976modelyear
F North America 1977 model year
G North America 1978 model year
K North America 1979 model year
North America 1980modelyear
·c·
In addition, a letter is used as a suffix letter after the car serial number to indicate that the
vehicle has been produced to the 1980 Californian specification te.g. SRL 39754 Cl
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ROLLS-ROYCE AND BENTLEY
Approximate Chassis number Modification Approximate Chassis number Modification
Rolls-Royce Phantom VI All cars 1965 to 1980 except Phantom VI

Apr:! 1968 4108 1st Phantom VI Sepi 1965 1001
4636 Anti-theft ignition coil 1060 Harmonic damper to crossmember
4874 Last Phantom VI prior to GM 400 gearbox and 1365 5,,a in. dia. heating system
all power brakes 1467 Lighter brake pedal
1740 Steel accumulator casing
Feb. 1978 PGH101 Introduction of Phantom VI with GM 400
gearbox and all power brakes Aug 1966 2000
134 Last Phantom Vl pnortovehicle 2499 Chilled iron tappets
identification numbers (VIN) 2639 Stittened tappet cover
2641 Starter disconnected from spht parking
2832 as•c thermostat
2951 Drain hole 1n starter motor
Oct 1967 3000

3000 Saginaw steering pump all cars
3034 Ankle freezer deleted from front
passenger compartment
3253 Breather on gearbox actuator
3369 New boot ltd seal
3508 Additional drain holes in body
3552 Fixed quarter light
3969 Reverse gear lock relay deleted
Apr. 1968 4000

4084 Brake linkage pivot pins
4129 Simpler sealing in rear rams
4316 Stiffened bell housing
4386 Thicker battery cable
4469 Revised handbrake
4483 AH cars - GM 400 transmission
4874 No cars produced after 4874 until 5001
5192 New alternator tan

5512 New locking strip, side steenng levers
5603 No cars produced after 5603 until 6000
Mar. 1968 6000

6300 Viscous couplmg on fan
6300 New windscreen washer
6429 Higher steering ratio
6545 Hub yoke nut with higher tightening torque
6725 lnh1b1tor tablets in fuel tank
6771 Flat ledge nm road wheels
6792 All bodies to FSS spec.
6996 Bleed valve 1n 'G' valve
Aug 1969 7000

7152 Strengthened accumulator clamping ring
7209 longef bonnet locating dowels
7318 Split pm m steering box
7325 Swing needle carburetters
7404 Front height control deieled
7500 AC.U.ooallcars
7500 CAV. alternator
7500 Permanent magnet wiper motor
28 7532 Steel fan cowl
7600 Modified battery cover 11466 Long stroke dampers

7620 Stainless exhaust 11501 17.5:1 steering ratio
7650 Strengthened handbrake caliper 11600" Mk V speedometer head
7694 Tmterne petrol tanks 11690 Alumtnium door lock roller
7824 15 lb.sq/in. relief header tank 11792 Ashtray in top roll
7850 Hot idle compensator 11800 Larger tappets housing brake pump
7904 Modified hazard warning switch 11882 1971 pacl<agedeal
7917 Rigid pump to accumulator pipes 11882 New switchbox casing
11900 Press-in wheel studs
Dec 1969 8000 11970 Modified height control valve
8000 Modified indicator switch
8101 Repositioned sil! control rods Nov. 1971 12000
8200 Hardened seat in accumulator 12000 1mproved rear seat
8222 Smaller steering wheel 12380 Dagenite white top battery (except USA)
8254 ... Flexible hose with stainless cover 12428 Kangol seat belts (USA only)
85l0 Woodville diaphragm in accumulator 12481 New door striker plate
8532 Anklefreezerdeleted, right-hand 12490 Rigid pipes 0.375 in. 0. D. pump to
8569 Asymetric alternator fan accumulator
8801 Increased clearance seat to console 12566 Tudor windscreen washer bottle
8742 63;4 litre engine 12657 New piston ring matenal
8861 No cars produced after 8861 until 9001 12720 New windscreen wiper and panel switch
12728 Rofan alternator belt
June 1970 9001 12734 Corniche compliant front suspension
9001 Additional radio suppression 12760 Improved controls labelling
9113 Spigotted road wheels 12800 Nylon ball in accumulator deleted
9131 Wick in battery box 12858 Modified expansion tank
9200 European suspension~ all but USA 12888 Simplified radio mounting
9240 Anti-roll bar on coachbuilt
9380 New brake calipers Feb. 1972 13000
9393 Increased height control sensrtivity 13000 Rofan fan belts
9400 Whites speedometer drive 13051 New distributor advance for full emission
9577 New windscreen wiper box control engines
9684 Steel distribution valve 13178 Phillips double cone speaker
9630 New front seat mechanism 13326 Spherical faced cam follower
9658 Centralised door locking 13485 Compliant front suspension (all carsl
9678 New 'O' ring in brake pump 13754 1972 electrical package deal
9770 AH coachbuilt cars toComiche specification 13861 lighter brake pedal (Comichel
9898 Trico windscreen washer 13880 Weakener cut-off swrtch in choke hsg.
9900 Newcamshaft 13922 New rear calipers (export Comichel
9912 Strengthened torque arm
9936 New petrol pipe clip Sept. 1972 14000
14087 Stale air outlet
Jan. 1971 10000 14122 Improved speed control connection
10000 Raw edge fan belts 14198 Sdastic seal on valve collets
10245
10322
10346
10400
10500
Terylene fan belts
Speed control optional
Window in battery box
Wash-wipe system
14472
14543
14674
14746
New heater tap hoses
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Steering column heat shield
r r
Metric calipers M170 pads (coachbuilt)

Ventilated front wheel discs 14889
10550 Improved VHF suppression 14954 1973 Detox regulations
10600 Balanced rotor and vented distributor 14980 Modified hydraulic fluid reservoir
10851 Triangle levers to clear exhaust
Feb. 1973 15000
June 1971 11000 15059 Larger brake 'On' stop (American saloon)
11130 Green brake fluid 15302 Actuator vent into heater duct
q155
), . :,.~ lighter brake pedal (USA & Canada)
Modified distributor
15487
15630
Improved door hanging IComiche)
114 in. UNF accelerator pedal clamping bolt
Castro! AR363 hydraulic fluid 29
1121''." 1.2;1 fanlimprovedhoses) 15638
18436 Improved carburetter T piece (SWB)
15815 Vented front discs M 170 pads {LWB) 18525 Elimination ('If overload on fuse 5 (SWB)
15854 Light1:1r brake pedal 18562 Vinyl top dressing (4 door saloon)
15855 H/lamp wash/wipe (Swedish cars) 18563
15890 1974 package phase 1 -wide track {Comichel
Increased silent padding {Saloon OT A) 18626 Softer engine mountings {Camarguel
15941 15° timing marks 18627 FD crossmember with through bolts
15950 All vented front brake discs M 170 pads 18670 Radiator shell mounting bolts USA
June1973 16000
ISWBl
18836 Improved brake disc crimping {standard)
16000 Headrest fitting in seat back (approx. Std.) 18865 KPH speedo's Australia (SWBI
16079 Foot operated parking brake LH 18878 Improved brake disc cnmping (convenible)
16130 90:1 sensitivityHCsystem 18935 Improved brake disc crimping (Comiche saloon)
16174 1973 package steering column
16214 1973 package deal
16252 Alloy spring pot cover June 1974 19000
16458 Improved speedometer cable (saloon) 19037 Improved mascot (LWBl
16503 Blue spot tape player 19063 Improved brake disc crimping (LWB)
16573 Polyesterwoodwork-Comiche 19076 KPH speedo's Australia {LWB)
16576 Improved speedometer cable (coachbuilt) 19088 Pioneer OP444 tape player (Camargue)
16600 Strengthened to,quearm blct (approx.) 19094 Throttle levers (Camargue)
16657 Deeper fan spigot (LWB) 19121 Repositioned G valve screw (LWBl
16666 Compliant side steering lever (saloonl 19201 RepositionedG valve screw (SWB)
16672 Improved front engine cover{LWB) 19232 Repositioned G valve screw (coachbuilt)
16685 Plastic bulls-eye ILWBl 19289 KPH speedo's Australia lcoachbuiltl
16699 Hydraulic anti-surge battle 19378 Preservative coated brake discs (LWB)
16877 Elimination of ovet1oad on fuse 5 19419 Preservative coated brake discs lcoachbuilt)
16877 Vinyl top dressing (LWB) 19443 Softer engine mountings (LWB}
16928 FDcrossmemberwiththroughbolts (LWB) 19498 Australian type top roll to all SWB
19536 Softer seat fm starter interlock (LWBJ
Oct. 1973 17000 19577 Improved mascot location
17056 Oil hang-up mod (convertible) 19577 Long wheelbase non-division HR70HR15
17072 Carpets with Velcro except LWB 19605 Australian top rolto all LWB
17100 Compliant side steering lever (Comichel 19615 Preservative coated brake discs (SWB)
17270 Oil hang-up mod (Comiche saloon) 19640 LongwheelbasedivisionHR70HR15
17381 New fuel pipe run 19668 Device to prevent premature illumination
17408 Additional dashboard drain ofbrakefluidwaminglight(LWBl
17509 Deletion of throttle stop (Comiche) 19673 Shorter wheel studs (Camargue)
17515 1974 Detox regs. (Comiche) 19700 New hoses {brake)
17518 Mirror. s/control, tape. h/rest (standard) 19731 Pioneer OP444 tape player (coachbuilt)
17587 Deletion of keywaming buzzer (OTA Comiche) 19741 First Solex and Opus (Camargue)
17571 Deletion of throttle stop (standard) 19754 PioneerOP444 tape playertLWB)
17619 New Bosch radio 19800 New switch diaphragm
17629 1974 Detox regs. {Saloon) 19893 Softer seat for starter interlock (SWB)
17672 Deletion of key warning buuer (OTA saloon)
17768 Oil hang-up mod (standard) Nov. 1974 20000
17885 Deletion of charging plug 20012 Shorter wheel studs (LWBI
17919 Deletion of two level lighting (Comiche) 20019 Rocker type companion switch
17990 Deeper fan spigot (Comiche) 20058 PioneerOP444 tape player (SWBI
20120 Shorter wheel studs (coachbuiltl
Feb. 1974 18000 20171 Centre exit manifold/catalyst (coachbuiltl
18157 Repositioned G valve screw (Camargue) 20181 Shorter wheel studs (SWB)
18171 Deeper fan spigot (standard) 20200 Improved CDL
30
- 18227
18254
18269
18270
18340
Improved front engine cover (coachbuiltl
Improved front engine cover (SWB)
1974packagephase1-widetracklsaloon)
Plastic bulls-eyes (saloon}
Sundym standard(saloon. except UK
WGermany & Austrahal
20201
20345
20579
20628
20665
Device to prevent premature illumination of
brakefluidwaming (SWB)
Modded thermostat coil assv (coachbuiltl
Modded thermostat coil assy ILWBI
Centre exit manifold/catalyst ILWBI
Modded thermostat assy(SWB)
20712 Seat belt warning (USA coachbuil1J Nov. 1975 23000

20755 Centre exit manifold/catalyst {SWB) 23024 Steering pump pulley interference fit on shah
20797 1975 specificaiion (Japan} 23040 Low fluid washer bottle and washer
pump(LWB)
23059 1976 USA specification (Corniche) vacuum
Feb. 1975 21000 advance distributor for USA. Australia and Japan
21104 Halogen bulbs-all Ut cars except High pressure accumulator switch
Sweden&USA 23332 Stiffened •A' post on Camargue to use
21177 Seatbelt warning (USASWB) Comiche cubby box light switch and door stop
21324 Modded throttle levers (coachbuilt) 23527 Improved kickdown switch (LWBI
21366 Modded throttle levers (LWB) 23603 Improved kickdown switch (coachbuiltJ
21441 Modded throttle levers (SWB) 23608 Automatic bulls-eye operation (Camarguel
21729 Comiche cars (USA)-with automatic air 23644 Improved kickdown switch !SWBI
conditioning unit new facia/instrument
"" board and fuel vapour emission control Feb.1976 24000
21933 PrestoneUT184anti-freeze(OTALWBJ 24129 Improved expansion valve for automatic ACU
21998 Corniche cars (OTAl-with automatic air 24331 Grooveless front main bearing shells
conditioning unit, new facia/instrument 24431 (Japanese coachbuiltl Additional
board and Opus ignition with new plugs temperature sensing switch and electric
cooling fan. Catalytic exhaust and warning
Juoe1975 22000 buzzer. Exhaust fire shield
22073 (LWB) deletion of master cylinder/rear fog 24482 (Japanese SWB) Additional temperature sensing
lamps. High pressure accumulator switch. switch and electric cooling fan. Catalytic
High pressure fuel pump- flow. Check exhaust and warning buzzer. Exhaust fire shield
valve fuel vapaur control (USA) 24500 Combined front lamp with flasher lens
22088 Prestone anti-freeze UT184(0TA SWB) (Italian Comichel
22118 (SWBI Opus ignition new plugs (OTAI 24506 Drivers mirror to EEC regulations
Rearfog lamps (all cars) high pressure (UK Camargue onlyl
accumulator switch/deletion of master 24806 Drivers mirror to EEC regulations
cylinder. High pressure pump and fuel flow (UK Cornicheonly)
check valve. fuel emission vapour control 24811 Engine mounted speed control bellows (all cars)
{USA cars only)
22192 1976 USA Camargue specification June 1976 26000
22415 Smaller capacity eccumulator sphere !SWBl 25186 Date of manufacture plate fitted to dash
22448 Self cancelling dOof locks (Camarguel (Japanese coachbuilt)
22490 1976 USA SWB specification 25328 Provision of child restraint anchorages
22503 1976 USA LWB specification. smaller (Australian Comichel
capacity accumulator sphere (LWB USA- 25556 lmprovedquarterelectricwindow lift
Japan-Australia) (Comiche convertible)
22672 Vacuum advance distributor 25565 1976 regulations specification changes
22583 Comiche coupe DRH UK specification. (SWB. USAandCanadal
With automatic air conditioning unit and 25596 1976 regulations specification changes
new facialinstrument board (LWB. USA and Canada)
22587 Smaller capacity accumulator sphere 25618 Drivers mim:lrto EEC regulations
(Camargue to EEC countries. except UK)
(Camarguel
22600 Vacuum advance distributor (SWB USA-- 25623 Provision of child restraint anchorages
Japan-Australia) (Australian Camarguel
25625 1976 regulations specificatton changes (SWB. all
22848 Corniche saloon CRH UK specification.
countries other than USA and Canada)
With automatic air conditioning unit and
25741 1976 regulations specification changes (LWB.
new facia/instNment board
22673 Opus ignition. New plugs (OTA LWBl all countries other than USAand Canada)
22781 Improved window lift motor limit switches 25958 l 976 regulations specification changes
(Comiche only) (Corniche convertible to all countries)
22847 Low fluid washer bottle and improved
pump(Comiche) Aug. 1976 26000
22939 low fluid washer bottle and improved 26159 Improved catch tor petrol filler box
pump(SWB) (Camargue fuel integrity cars only) 31
Approximate Chassis numbef Modification Approximate Chassis number Modification
26706 Japanese regulation door mounted rrmror 3t885 M1chehn tyres fitted (NA cars)
(Japanese Camargue onlyl 31961 Improved radiator matrix (Camargue)
Improved throttie progression (LH C&margue
26708 Last of the Shadow I series motor ca rs NA and Japan)
No cars produced after 26708 until 30001 31962 Speedometer wired through No. 2 fuse
iCamargue)
Nov. 1976 30001 Introduction of Silver Shadow II series and Oct 1977 32000
Bentley T2 motor cars 32028 New ram seals (Cornichel
Improved gear and output shaft operation on 32035 SY steering wheel fitted
auto ACU controls Goetz rack pinion seal (Camargue)
Simplified installation of otter switch 32036 Lengt'1ened fuel filler hose {NA Camargue)
Improved run of cables 32101 Specified poundage reduced on front springs.
US radiator matrix used on Japanese Com1che extra packing washer to rear· springs
cars (OTA Carnargue)
4-way window lift circuit breaker (4 door cars) Tectyl coated accumulator/frame hoses
30008 New boot ha~e (German 4 doorC1Jrs) (Camargus)
30012 EEC drivers mirror(contmental EEC countries) 32176 Screenwash priming valve and improved motor
30041 75 amp alternator (Corniche) (Comiche)
30042 New exterior doof handles (4 door cars) 32180 Packing washer under front suspension bump
30083 1st Silver Wraith II (non-division) stop (Camargue)
30300 Coolant pump seal fitted into housing w,th 32181 New speed control bellows (Camargue)
sealant 32204 Lengthened. beaded fuel tank ftUer tube
30446 New mounting bushfor Menasco umts (NA Comiche onlyl
(NA cars) 32212 10/20glass (Camargue)
30827 Modified Davall EWL clutch (UK Corniche) 32269 Plain washers to gearchange micro-switches
30886 1st Silver Wraith II (division) (Corn1chel
30902 Modified Davall EWL clutch (NA Corniche) 32274 New assembly distributor and coil
30987 Air-cored instruments (Camarguel
Positive seal on petrol gauge 32285 Lengthened. beaded fuel tank filler tube
(NA SWB only)
June 1977 31000 32328 Improved fuel vapour rollover valve
3ll13 Strengthened door hinge plates {Comichel 32330 Spansil fuel tank float fitted (Corniche)
31130 Decreased hood closing tension 32337 Improved AClJ fan and compressor fuse
31142 Side marker lamps deleted (OTA LWBI carrier (Camarguel
31337 Side marker lamps deleted (OTA SWB) 32394 Lengthened, beaded fuel filler tube
31363 Strengthened doof hinge plates (Camargue) (NALWBonly)
31386 RR tested HIF7 calboretter floats 32408 Spansil fuel tank float fitted (LWBI
31389 New rear ram seats 32414 Improved radiator matrix (Corniche)
31411 Improved water pump seal 32433 Improved head restraint escutcheon
31497 Radiused radiator shell 32443 Screenwash priming valve and improved motor
(W German Camargue only) (SWB)
31572 Michelin tyres fined (NA Camargue) 32449 Plain washers to gearchange micro-sw,tches
31643 Modified Davall EWL clutch (Camargue) (SWBl
31702 Protective sleeve fitted on steenng hose 32484 Reduced run-out on brake discs
31742 Lengthened. beaded fuel tank filler tube 32485 Goetz rack pinion seal !Corn1chel
(NA Camarguel 32488 Lengthened fuel filler hose
31768 Improved adjustment of lower quantity flap (NA convertibles onlyl
31839 Plain washers to gearchange micro-switches 32500 Additional clip on choke solenoid wiring to
(Camargue) prevent chafing
31876 Screenwash priming valve and improved motor 32554 Improved throttle progression
(Camargue) (NA and Japan LH Comiche)
31877 Spansil fuel tank float (Camarguel 32555 Fuel vapour valve fitted
31879 Improved fuel vapour roll-over valve Additional hazard warning lights fitted
31882 FuelvaPourvalve (W Euro. Comichel
Additional hazard warning light 32563 Improved fuel vapour rollover valve
32 (W Euro. Camarguel 32631 Alr diverter valve fitted (Australian Comtchel
326.13 SY steering wheel fitted (Comiche) Apr 1978 34000

32635 Packing washer under front suspension bump 34000 Improved sealing of fuel tank sender urnts
stop (Corn,chei 34050 Improved Dzus fuse cover fastener (SWB)
32653 Spansil fuel tank float fitted iSW8) 34100 Steel washer deleted from sub-frame mounts
32708 Improved carburetter floats (Corn,che) 34127 Tectyl coated accumulator/frame hoses (SWB)
32709 New assembly distributor and coil (Cornie he) 34174 Specified poundage reduced on front springs.
32712 Lengthened fuel finer hose (NA Corn,che) extra packing washer under rear springs
32716 Bosch relays in gearchange actuator (OTASWBI
(Camarguel 34187 New homologat!On plate (ltahancars)
32750 Uprated EWL motors (SWBJ 34301 Specified poundage reduced on front springs.
32772 Uprated EWL motors (L WB) extra packing wAsher under rear springs
32790 lml)foved Ozus fuse cover fastener (Comiche) !OTALWBI
32795 Tectyl coating on accumu!ator/frame hoses 34310 New speed control bellows (LWB)
(Cornichel 34380 New speed control bellows (SWB)
32796 "' New door frames and mirrors (Camargue) 34396 New speed control bellows (Corn1che)
32810 Improved throttle progression 34486 Improved accumulator diaphragms
(NA&Japan LH SWB) 34510 Gearchange actuator. held in Park unless
32862 Improved throttle progression ignition on
(NA &Japan LH LWBI 34573 1l:178 electrical package, including headlamp
32859 Specified poundage reduced on front springs, wash/wipe
extra packing washer under rear springs 34599 New wormshaft and motor in gearchange
(OTALWB) actuator
Additional hazard warning light !LWB) 34715 New arrangement rack and pinion steering
32873 Specified poundage reduced on front springs. gear including modified toner tubes and
extra packing washer under rear springs endoovers
(OTACorniche) 34740 New Repa front seat belts
32905 Loctite used on cylinder head core plugs
32910 Improved radiator matrix ISWB & LWBl Aug. 1978 35000
32934 Lengthened fuel filler hose (NA LWB) 35320 Re-styled mounting bracket for centre console
32948 Modified boot lid handles to meet EEC 35380 New Dunlop steel braced tyres
regulations 35427 New assembly tool kit
32975 Additional hazard warning light (SWB) 35430 EGA solenoid deleted (new pipe)
Rear balance pipe deleted
35488 New hydraulic reservoir
Jan. 1978 33000
New temperature sensor wheel for ACU 35512 Re·location of water tap
33000
33024 Pacldngwasher under front suspension bump 35630 Re-styled mascot
stop. Fuelvapourvalvefitted(WEuro. LWB) 35834 New rear pads (Mintex) and calipers
33097 Improved carburetter floats (LWBI New parking brake material
33160 Revised positioning of i:iassenger door mirror New front pads and cahpers together with
Loctite used on crankcase core plugs new 'M' springs
33167
Airdivertervalvefitted(AustralianLWB) 35889 Reduced run-out tolerance on brake discs
33171
33174 Improved D2us fuse cover fastener (LWB)
33187 New assembly direction indicator switch Nov 1978 36000
(Camargue) 36035 1979 model year gearbox
33217 Goetz rack pinion seal {SWB & LWB) Metric bolts to flexplate
33252 Tectyl coating on accumulator/frame hoses 36179 Improved coolant radiator
(LWBI 36350 lml)foved design of radiator tank seam
33299 Improved EWL motor sealing 36371 Revised wiper motor mounting
33340 ReviSed brake light switch setting method 36581 New door assembly courtesy light switch
33526 Washer under bump step on front s\lSP9ns1on 36586 New steering column heat shield
(SWBl 36670 Single leg EWL motor
33633 Lengthened fuel filler hose INA SWB) 36678 Revised speedo mounts
33663 Air diverter valve fitted !Australian SW8) 36705 New assembly boot light switch !LWB)
33809 New headlamps to suit improved wash/wipe 36718 Bosch relays in gearchange actuator (LWB)
system 36806 Improved fuel cooler (Japan and USA)
33880 Speedometer wired through ignition 36833 Bosch relays in gearchange actuator (SWBl
33997 New adapter for bumper mounting 36877 New assembly boot light switch (SWB) 33
Approximate Chassis number Modification Approximate Chassis nurnber Modification
36938 lower po1.mdage front road spnngs 39981 Two nina·way sockets repiace one twenty-way
369€3 Improved ACU fan and compressor fuse socket on gearbox actuator loom (4 door LH)
carrier (4 door cars)
Mar.1980 40000
Apr.1979 37000 40194 Petrol in1ection (Califormari cars)
37000 Improved header tank with additional baffles 40244 More accurate ACU compressor ambient
37027 Pioneer KP292 tape player (LWBl cut-OUt switch (SWB NA)
37034 Discharge hose and silencer for ACU compressor 40245 More accurate ACU compressor ambient
37141 Improved accumulator diaphragms cut-out switch (SWB RH)
37170 Lucas dip switch replaces Delco switch 40253 Axle pinion oil seals replaced (LWB)
37173 New fan speed module lll'Junting bracket 40271 More accurate ACU compressor ambient
37260 Silencers fitted to ACU compressor discharge cut-out switch (SWB LHI
hose (USA only) 40341 Axle pinion oil seals replaced {SWB1
37300 Redesigned shaft and lever gearbox actuator 40542 Starter relay-stainless steel armature
37325 Pioneer KP292 tape player pull-off spnng (4 door LH)
37429 Redesigned CDL solenoid, corrosion resistant 40714 New ice warning sensor (SWB)
COL plungers 40719 Longer Bosch Frankfurt six button radio (SWB)
37443 Stainless steel exhaust 40748 Improved otter switch for air silencer elbow
37570 New assembly direction indicator switch 40768 Newicewarning sensor(LWBI
37663 Positive drive antj.streak wiper mechanism 40773 Longer Bosch Frankfurt six button radio (LWB)
(LHD} 40836 Two nine-way sockets replace one twenty-way
37735 New outside temp. sensor (LWB} socket on gearbox actuator loom 14 door RH)
37765 Improved petrol pump performance (OT A) 40875 New brake hoses and heat shields (4 door
37766 New outside temp. sensor (SWBI Japan and NA)
37811 Modified stop lamp switch
37903 Modified window fift motors with increased June 1980 41000
corrosion resistance 41000 Improved torque arm mounts
37948 Positive drive antj.streak wiper mechanism Improved wiperwheelboxes
(RHD) 41191 New feed hose steering pump to rack (LWBI
41365 New feed hose steering pump to rack (SWB)
Sept 1979 38000 41420 Hot box tested brake pumps (4 door cars)
38085 Deletion of floor temp. sensor 41557 lock tab for oil pick-up setscrews
{Japanese cars) 41571 Revised throttle progression (4 door NA!
38100 New loudspeakers {all cars) 41592 Improved cooling fan fastening (LWB NAl
38222 Extra heatshietd for RH catalyst (NA and Japan) 41686 Last of the Shadow II senos motor cars
38352 Corrosion resistant starter relay- neoprene
dipped
38536 Revised throttle linkage to cure cold stall (OTA)
38659 New speedo to comply with FMV SS 127
38792 New PortescapACU actuator
38916 Metric steering pump ILWB)
38952 New radio balance potentiometer
38972 Improved cotter for inlet and exhaust valves
38984 l 4 1OB engine
Nov 1979 39000

39000 Improved toproH adhesive capable of withstanding
higher temperatures
Loctite 225 introduced on threads of steenng
rack end cover seal
39400 Modification to GM400 gearbox (sprag clutch)
39458 New steering rack incorporating lock stops
39500 Stiffener applied to rear bumper side mouldings
39524 Metric steering pump (SWB)
39639 New valve guides
39748 Improved Girling suspension dampers
34 39976 New Kangol seat belts (NA and Japan I
0.llvery dates Delivery dates
Mor 1979 50001 Introduction of hydraulic system mineral 50546 New height control rod to create a greater
oil on Corniche and Camargue cars standing height (Camargue!
50003 Reduced run-out tolerance on brake discs 50547 Higher poundage rear spring (Camargue)
50004 1979 model year gearbox (Corniche) 50550 Restrictor between levelling valve and
50043 New outside temp. sensor ICornichel minimum pressure valve /Corniche)
50050 Bosch relays in gearchange actuator 50558 New ice warning sensor (Camargue)
50085 New assembly boot light switch 50569 Revised throttle progression (NA Corn1che)
New outside temp. sensor lCamarguel 50576 Two nine-way sockets replace one twenty way
50106 Self retaining clamp on exhaust grass f1 re socket on gearbox actuator loom (Camarguel
shields (Japanese cars) 50582 New feed hose. steering pump to rack
50112 3 in 1 digital display (Comichel
KP292 Pioneer cassette player (Corniche) 50600 Hot box tested brake pumps (2 door cars)
50139 Improved Girling suspens100 dampers 50608 Deletionot cruciform mounting bracket
"" (Comiche convertible) 50622 Restrictor between levelling valve and
50152 Improved ACU fan and compressor fuse minimum pressure valve (Camarguel
carrier (Comiche) 50626 Improved cooling fan retention (Comichel
50157 New assembly direction indicator switch 50630 New feed hose. steering pump to rack
(Comichel (C8margue)
Reintroduction of leather covered steering 50642 Revised throttle progression !NA Camargue)
50234
wheel (Comiche) 50644 Improved cooling fan retention !Camargue)
50238 New Portescap ACU actuator (Cornichel 50660 Lock tab for oil pick-up setscrews (Cormchel
50245 Reintroduction of leather covered steering wheel 50673 New tie rod end connections (Cormchel
More accessible bleed screw for levelling system 50712 Lock tab for oil pick-up setscrews (Camargue)
50724 New tie rod end connections (Camargue)
(Camarguel
50745 New cigar lighters (Camarguel
50260 New Portescap ACU actuator (Camargue)
50751 Separation of speed control and stop lamp
50292 More accessible bleed screw for levelling
switches (Corniche)
system (Comichel Improved 011 seal, final drive (Comiche)
50755
50294 Improved hazard warning switch rod retention
50756 last Corn1che prior to Vehicle Identification
(Camargue)
Numbers MN)
50295 New drop glass seal (Camargue)
50776 Separation of speed control and stop lamp
50298 Corrosion resistant wiper motor {Camarguel switches (Camargue)
50311 New steering rack incorporating lock stops Last Camargue prior to Vehicle ldent1ficat1on
(Comiche) Numbers(VIN)
50313 Improved Girling suspension dampers
(Comiche saloon)
50334 Metric steering pump (Comtche)
50351 Simplified wash/wipe system (Camargue)
50352 Metric steering pump(Camargue)
50386 Axle pinion oil seals replaced (Corniche)
50435 Axle pinion oil seals replaced (Camargue)
50446 More accurate ACU compressor ambient
cut-out switch (Camarguel
50448 More accurate ACU compressor ambient
cut-out switch
Starter relay-stainless steel armature puU-off
spring
Longer Bosch Frankfurt six button radio
IComichel
50460 New courtesy light switch (Cornichel
50461 Higher IX,lundage rear spring {Comichel
50501 Revised COL solenoid mounting (Cornichel
50504 Longer Bosch Frankfurt six button radio
(Camarguel
50505 New height control rod to create a greater
standing height (Comiche)
50521 Two nine-way sockets replace OM twenty-way
socket on gea/box actuator loom (Comiche) 35

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© Rolls-Royce Motors Limited 1983

T.S.D. Publication 4552

Printed in England by Delmar Press. Nantwich 10/83/lM

20/25 H.P .................................. . 15 Phantom V ............................... . 25

Wraith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 T Series and T2 ............................. . 27

Phantom I ........................ . 16 Corniche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............ . 27

Phantom II 17 Phantom VI ................................ . 27

Phantom Ill 17 Camargue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Silver Cloud 111

Bentley Legalimit :nv,sible

411.2L1tre 1927 1931 4398cc. SilverGhosi 19061910 6 7036cc.

411.2 L,tre (Supercharged) 1929-1931 4 4 398cc. Silver Ghost 1910-1325 6 7 4?.8cc.

S11'2Litre(Std.l 1926-1930 6 6597cc. New Phantom or Pl 1925-1929 6 7668cc.

61"2 Utre (Speed Six) 1929-1930 6 6597cc. Phantom II 1929-1935 6 7668cc

8Litre 1930-1931 6 7982cc Phantom Ill 1936-1939 V12 7340cc

4Utre 1931 6 3915cc. Twenty (20 H.P) 1922-1929 6 3127cc.

3 11'2litre 1934-1936 6 3669cc 20/25HP. 1926-1936 6 3669cc.

41/4 Litre 1936-1940 6 4257cc. 25/30H.P 1936-1938 6 4257cc.

MKV 1939-1940 6 4257cc. Wraith 1939 6 4257cc.

MKVI 1946-1952 Silver Wraith 1947-1959 6

$Type 1955-1959 6 4887cc. Phantom IV 1950-1956 8 5675cc.

S3 Silver Cloud ti 1959-1962 VB 6230cc.

15HP 1904-1906 3 3Litres

Rolls-Royce and Bentley (continued)

TSeries 1965-1969 va 6230cc.

Phantom VI 1968-1978 VB 6230cc.

Cornictie 1971-Todate V8 6750cc.

Camargue 1975-Todate vs 6750cc.

Bendey 3112 Utre 1939 M 8-MR 2 to 8-MR 200 Over-drivegeerbox; 6.50x 17

1935 E B-EF 2 to B-EF 200 Jun.47 to Jan.48 8 B 2 BH to B 400 BH AC air cleaner }

Revised rear shock damper linkage

hand drive cars modified pipes and flanges LBA18

Jun.64 toJan.65 B BBL2toB8L 12 f-lywheei housing-bell housing !)ynamo bracket BC 148-XC

1935 G2 GLG 1 toGLG81 carburetter balance pipe; Rolls-Royce Phantom I

16 WEC 1 to WEC 74 1929 18("*)

1930 MR! .. ) 193334 P2 PY 2to PY206 Provision for shock damper

1929/30 J2 WJ1toWJ133 1934 R2 RY3toRY 211 Voltage controlled dynamo:

1933 02 MY 102toMY 190

Mar. 52 to Sep 52 D SHD2toSHD60

Repositioned oil gauge

connection on crankcase LSHD-6 Strengthened jaws on front brake

Oct51 toMay&2 WOF 1 to WOF 76

Welded frame BLW-48

plate, front suspension SWA-70 resistance (H type) sec- 33

Introduction of valve stem fitted 2

LCD- Oct.64toFeb.65 H SHS 1 to SHS 357 Re-routed steering hoses

following the chassis number. Revised rear lamp & mod to

Nov.61 toNov.62 C 5CG 1 to 5CG 79 introduction of totally enciosed

Rolls-Royce Phantom VI All cars 1965 to 1980 except Phantom VI

Oct 1967 3000

Apr. 1968 4000

5192 New alternator tan

Mar. 1968 6000

Aug 1969 7000

7600 Modified battery cover 11466 Long stroke dampers

Metric calipers M170 pads (coachbuilt)

20712 Seat belt warning (USA coachbuil1J Nov. 1975 23000

326.13 SY steering wheel fitted (Comiche) Apr 1978 34000

Nov 1979 39000

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