Phantom V Chassis Info


The chassis number for these models is composed of an initial fixed number 5 to identify the model as a Phantom V, followed by a letter to determine the series. It ends with a number from 1 to 183.

The chassis number can be found on a plate attached to the engine compartment bulkhead.


Release Date Chassis Number Modification Detail introduced at Chassis:
 Sep 1959 - Jul 1960  5AS1 to 5AS101  Sealed thermal delay switch 5AS3 
 Aug 1960 - Feb 1961  5AT2 to 5AT100  Engine vibration cushion fitted 5AS3 
     lmproved throttle control linkage (LH cars) 5AS3 
     Introduction of solid camshaft 5AS39 
     Stepped type crown wheel bolts 5AS47 
     Improved type crown wheel bolts 5AS67 
     Introduction of seamless prop. shaft 5AS85 
     lmproved carburetter choke operation 5AT20 
     S1 type front silencer 5AT32 
     Flatted tappets 5AT50 
     Modified carburetters - fuel vaporisation 5AT60 
     Modified method of mounting fast idle cam bracket 5AT82 
     Shortened fan extension cone 5AT86 
     Improved type radiator filler cap seal 5AT96 
 Feb 1961 - Jul 1961  5BV1 to 5BV101  Strengthened front shock damper casing (new mt’g plate only) 5BV1 
 Aug 1961 - Jan 1962  5BX2 to 5BX100  Modified crankcase to improve cam and tappet lubrication 5BV19 
     Improved type starter motor 5BV19 
     lntroduction of valve stem packings 5BV21 
     Hardened all over bushless rockers and flatted rocker shaft  5BV63 
     Improved instrument facia cigar lighter 5BV63 
     Strengthened front shock damper casing (new shock damper bodies) 5BV95 
     Through the frame exhaust (intermediate) 5BV99 
     Improved choke operation - heat sink 5BX52 
     Waterproof spark plug adaptor 5BX54 
     lntroduction of petrol tank breather 5BX64 
     Combined flasher and head lamp flick switch 5BX96 
     lntroduction of blue instrument lighting  5BX96 
 Nov 1961 to Nov 1962  5CG1 to 5CG79  Through the frame exhaust (final) 5CG11 
     Introduction of handbrake warning light 5CG11 
     Revised rear lamp & mod. to rear lamp platform 5LCG19 
     Clevis pin material change. front brakes 5CG33 
     Improved coolant and heater hoses 5CG47 
     Heavier gauge stone guard to reduce damage to petrol pump 5CG51 
     Underseat heater hoses re-routed to prevent chafing 5LCG65 
     lntroduction of totally enclosed crankcase breathing (LH cars only) 5LCG65 
     Additional washer on bell crank lever inter. brake system (LH cars only) 5LCG75 
     Revised timing gear oil jet 5LCG79 
     Lighter steering (LH cars only) 5LCG79 
     Sealed beam light unit 5LCG79 
     Fibreglass air silencer 5LCG79 
 Sep 1962 - Mar 1964  5VA1 to 5VA123  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 1963 - Apr 1964  5VB1 to 5VB51  New refrigeration compressor mounting bracket  
     Ram feed hose re-routed  
     Lucas RB 340 regulator and mounting bracket  
     N 16Y sparking plugs (except USA)  
 Apr 1964 - Oct 1964  5VC1 to 5VC51  Stainless steel exhaust 88°C thermostat  
     Increased bore carburetter vent pipes  
     Pre-load prop.shaft centre bearing  
     Vented flywheel casing undercover  
 Sep 1964 - Sep 1965  5VD1 to 5VD101  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 1965 - Mar 1966 5VE 1 to5VE51  New fuel pump S.U. type AUF 4OO (Home cars)  
     Interference fit cylinder liners  
     Modified type scraper rings  
     Heat treated chilled iron tappets  
 Mar 1966 - Apr 1966  5VF1 to 5VF183  New fuel pump S.U. type AUF 400 (All cars)  

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