Rolls-Royce & Bentley Chassis Info 1965 to 1980
The first letter of the chassis number denotes body styling; the second letter differentiates Rolls-Royce or Bentley, and the third whether the car is left or right hand drive and American model years. The 5 remaining digits represent the series number - for which more information is shown below.
Depending on year of manufacture and country the chassis number can be found on: 1) the engine bay bracket next to the right-hand side road spring pot; 2) the lower left-hand side windscreen; 3) the engine compartment bulkhead 4) either front door pillars.
Body Styling
| S | Standard Saloon (Standard Sedan in the USA) |
| C | Two-door saloon (Two-door Coupe in the USA) |
| D | Convertible |
| L | Long Wheelbase Saloon (LWB Formal Sedan in the USA) |
| P | Phantom VI |
| J | Camargue |
Make
| R | Rolls-Royce |
| B | Bentley |
Right / Left Hand Drive & US model years
| H | Left Hand Drive (not North American cars 1972 on) |
| X | Right Hand Drive |
| A | North America 1972 model year |
| B | North America 1973 model year |
| C | North America 1974 model year |
| D | North America 1975 model year |
| E | North America 1976 model year |
| F | North America 1977 model year |
| G | North America 1978 model year |
| K | North America 1979 model year |
| L | North America 1980 model year |
In addition, a letter 'C' is used as suffix letter after the car serial number to indicate that the vehicle has been produced to the 1980 Californian specification.
All coach built cars were denoted by the prefix C up to car serial number CRX 6646. Convertible cars produced after CRX 6646 however, are denoted by the prefix D (e.g DRX), while 2-door saloons continue to be denoted by the prefix C.
| Release Date | Modification Detail | introduced at Chassis: |
| September 1965 | Harmonic damper to crossmember | 1060 |
| 5/8 inches diameter heating system | 1365 | |
| Lighter brake pedal | 1467 | |
| Steel accumulator casing | 1740 | |
| August 1966 | Chilled Iron tappets | 2499 |
| Stiffened tappet cover | 2639 | |
| Starter disconnected from split parking | 2641 | |
| 88°C thermostat | 2832 | |
| Drain hole In starter motor | 2951 | |
| October 1967 | Saginaw steering pump all cars | 3000 |
| Ankle freezer deleted from front passenger compartment | 3034 | |
| Breather on gearbox actuator | 3253 | |
| New boot lid seal | 3369 | |
| Additional dram holes in body | 3508 | |
| Fixed quarter light | 3552 | |
| Reverse gear lock relay deleted | 3969 | |
| April 1968 | Brake linkage pivot pins | 4084 |
| Simpler sealing in rear rams | 4129 | |
| Stiffened bell housing | 4316 | |
| Thicker battery cable | 4386 | |
| Revised handbrake | 4469 | |
| All cars - GM 400 transmission | 4483 | |
| No cars produced after 4874 until 5001 | 4874 | |
| New alternator fan | 5192 | |
| New locking strip, side steering levers | 5512 | |
| No cars produced after 5603 until 6000 | 5603 | |
| March 1968 | Viscous coupling on fan | 6300 |
| New windscreen washer | 6300 | |
| Higher steering ratio | 6429 | |
| Hub yoke nut with higher tightening torque | 6545 | |
| Inhibitor tablets in fuel tank | 6725 | |
| Flat ledge rim road wheels | 6771 | |
| All bodies to FSS spec. | 6792 | |
| Bleed valve in ‘G’ valve | 6996 | |
| August 1969 | Strengthened accumulator clamping ring | 7152 |
| Longer bonnet locating dowels | 7209 | |
| Split pin in steering box | 7318 | |
| Swing needle carburetters | 7325 | |
| Front height control deleted | 7404 | |
| A.C.U. on all cars, C.A.V. alternator & Permanent magnet wiper motor | 7500 | |
| Steel fan cowl | 7532 | |
| Modified battery cover | 7600 | |
| Stainless exhaust | 7620 | |
| Strengthened handbrake caliper | 7650 | |
| Tinterne petrol tanks | 7694 | |
| 15 lb sq/tn relief header tank | 7824 | |
| Hot idle compensator | 7850 | |
| Modified hazard warning swatch | 7904 | |
| Rigid pump to accumulator pipes | 7917 | |
| December 1969 | Modified indicator switch | 8000 |
| Repositioned sill control rods | 8101 | |
| Hardened seat in accumulator | 8200 | |
| Smaller steering wheel | 8222 | |
| Flexible hose with stainless cover | 8254 | |
| Woodville diaphragm In accumulator | 8510 | |
| Ankle freezer deleted, right-hand | 8532 | |
| Asymmetric alternator fan | 8569 | |
| Increased clearance seat to console | 8601 | |
| 6 3/4 litre engine | 8742 | |
| No cars produced after 8861 until 9001 | 8861 | |
| June 1970 | Additional radio suppression | 9001 |
| Spigotted road heels | 9113 | |
| Wick In battery box | 9131 | |
| European suspension - all but USA | 9200 | |
| Anti-roll bar on coachbuilt | 9240 | |
| New brake calipers | 9380 | |
| Increased height control sensitivity | 9393 | |
| Whites speedometer drive | 9400 | |
| New windscreen wiper box | 9577 | |
| Steel distribution valve | 9584 | |
| New front seat mechanism | 9630 | |
| Centralised door locking | 9658 | |
| New O-ring in brake pump | 9678 | |
| All coachbuilt cars to Corniche specification | 9770 | |
| Trico windscreen washer | 9898 | |
| New camshaft | 9900 | |
| Strengthened torque arm | 9912 | |
| New petrol pipe clip | 9936 | |
| January 1971 | Raw edge fan belts | 10000 |
| Terylene fan belts | 10245 | |
| Speed control optional | 10322 | |
| Window in battery box | 10346 | |
| Wash-wipe system | 10400 | |
| Ventilated front wheel discs | 10500 | |
| Improved VHF suppression | 10550 | |
| Balanced rotor and vented distributor | 10600 | |
| Triangle levers to clear exhaust | 10851 | |
| June 1971 | Green brake fluid | 11130 |
| Lighter brake pedal (USA & Canada) | 11155 | |
| Modified distributor | 11173 | |
| 1.2:1 fan (Improved hoses) | 11200 | |
| Long stroke dampers | 11466 | |
| 17 5:1 steering ratio | 11501 | |
| Mk V speedometer head | 11600 | |
| Aluminium door lock roller | 11690 | |
| Ashtray in top roll | 11792 | |
| Larger tappets housing brake pump | 11800 | |
| 1971 package deal & New switchbox casing | 11882 | |
| Press-In wheel studs | 11900 | |
| Modified height control valve | 11970 | |
| November 1971 | Improved rear seat | 12000 |
| Dagenite white top battery (except USA) | 12380 | |
| Kangol seat belts (USA only) | 12428 | |
| New door striker plate | 12481 | |
| Rigid pipes 0.375 in. O.D pump to accumulator | 12490 | |
| Tudor windscreen washer bottle | 12566 | |
| New piston ring material | 12657 | |
| New windscreen wiper and panel switch | 12720 | |
| Rofan alternator belt | 12728 | |
| Corniche compliant front suspension | 12734 | |
| Improved controls labelling | 12760 | |
| Nylon ball in accumulator deleted | 12800 | |
| Modified expansion tank | 12858 | |
| Simplified radio mounting | 12888 | |
| February 1972 | Rofan fan belts | 13000 |
| New distributor advance for full emission control engines | 13051 | |
| Phillips double cone speaker | 13178 | |
| Spherical faced cam follower | 13326 | |
| Compliant front suspension (all cars) | 13485 | |
| 1972 electrical package deal | 13754 | |
| Lighter brake pedal (Comiche) | 13861 | |
| Weakener cut-off switch in choke hsg. | 13880 | |
| New rear calipers (export Corniche) | 13922 | |
| September 1972 | Stale air outlet | 14087 |
| Improved speed control connection | 14122 | |
| Silastic seal on valve collets | 14198 | |
| New heater tap hoses | 14472 | |
| Smaller air silencer | 14543 | |
| Introduction of Camargue | 14674 | |
| Steering column heat shield | 14746 | |
| Metric calipers M170 pads (coachbuilt) | 14889 | |
| 1973 Detox regulations | 14954 | |
| Modified hydraulic fluid reservoir | 14980 | |
| February 1973 | Larger brake ‘On’ stop (American saloon) | 15059 |
| Actuator vent into heater duct | 15302 | |
| Improved door hanging (Corniche) | 15487 | |
| 1/4 in. UNF accelerator pedal clamping bolt | 15630 | |
| Castrol RR363 hydraulic fluid | 15638 | |
| Vented front discs M170 pads (LWB) | 15815 | |
| Lighter brake pedal | 15854 | |
| H/Lamp wash/wipe (Swedish cars) | 15855 | |
| Increased silent padding (Saloon OTA) | 15890 | |
| 15” timing marks | 15941 | |
| All vented front brake discs M170 pads | 15950 | |
| June 1973 | Headrest fitting in seat back (approx. Std.) | 16000 |
| Foot operated parking brake LH | 16079 | |
| 90:1 sensitivity HC system | 16130 | |
| 1973 package steering column | 16174 | |
| 1973 package deal | 16214 | |
| Alloy spring pot cover | 16452 | |
| Improved speedometer cable (saloon) | 16458 | |
| Blue spot tape player | 16503 | |
| Polyester woodwork - Corniche | 16576 | |
| Improved speedometer cable (coach-built) | 16576 | |
| Strengthened torque arm bkt (approx.) | 16600 | |
| Deeper fan spigot (LWB) | 16657 | |
| Compliant side steering lever (saloon) | 16666 | |
| Improved front engine cover (LWB) | 16672 | |
| Plastic bulls-eye (LWB) | 16685 | |
| Hydraulic anti-surge baffle | 16699 | |
| Elimination of overload on fuse 5 & Vinyl top dressing (LWB) | 16877 | |
| FD crossmember with through bolts (LWB) | 16928 | |
| October 1973 | Oil hangup mod (convertible) | 17056 |
| Carpets with Velcro except LW8 | 17072 | |
| Compliant side steering lever (Corniche) | 17100 | |
| Oil hang-up mod (Corniche saloon) | 17270 | |
| New fuel pipe run | 17381 | |
| Additional dashboard drain | 17408 | |
| Deletion of throttle stop (Corniche) | 17509 | |
| 1974 Detox regs. (Corniche) | 17515 | |
| Mirror, s/control, tape, h/rest (standard) | 17518 | |
| Deletion of key warning buzzer (OTA Corniche) | 17567 | |
| Deletion of throttle step (standard) | 17571 | |
| New Bosch radio | 17619 | |
| 1974 Detox regs. (Saloon) | 17629 | |
| Deletion of key warning buzzer (OTA saloon) | 17672 | |
| Oil hang-up mod (standard) | 17768 | |
| Deletion of charging plug | 17885 | |
| Deletion of two level lighting (Corniche) | 17919 | |
| Deeper fan spigot (Corniche) | 17990 | |
| February 1974 | Repositioned G valve screw (Camargue) | 18157 |
| Deeper fan spigot (standard) | 18171 | |
| Improved front engine cover (coachbuilt) | 18227 | |
| Improved front engine cover (SWB) | 18254 | |
| 1974 package phase 1 - wide track (saloon) | 18269 | |
| Plastic bulls-eyes (saloon) | 18270 | |
| Sundym standard (saloon. except UK, Germany & Australia) | 18340 | |
| Improved carburetter T piece (SWB) | 18436 | |
| Elimination of overload on fuse 5 (SWB) | 18525 | |
| Vinyl top dressing (4 door saloon) | 18552 | |
| 1974 package phase 1-wide track (Corniche) | 18563 | |
| Softer engine mountings (Camargue) | 18626 | |
| FD crossmember with through bolts | 18627 | |
| Radiator shell mounting bolts USA (SW8) | 18670 | |
| Improved brake disc crimping (standard) | 18836 | |
| KPH speedo’s Australia (SWB) | 18865 | |
| Improved brake disc crimping (convertible) | 18878 | |
| Improved brake disc crimping (Corniche saloon) | 18935 | |
| June 1974 | Improved mascot (LWB) | 19037 |
| Improved brake disc crimping (LWB) | 19063 | |
| KPH speedo’s Australta (LWB) | 19076 | |
| Pioneer QP444 tape player (Camargue) | 19088 | |
| Throttle levers (Camargue) | 19094 | |
| Repositioned G valve screw (LWB) | 19121 | |
| Repositioned G valve screw (SWB) | 19201 | |
| Repositioned G valve screw (coachbuilt) | 19232 | |
| KPH speedo’s Australia (coachbuilt) | 19289 | |
| Preservative coated brake discs (LWB) | 19378 | |
| Preservative coated brake discs (coachbuilt) | 19419 | |
| Softer engine mountings (LWB) | 19443 | |
| Australian type top roll to all SWB | 19498 | |
| Softer seat for starter interlock (LWB) | 19535 | |
| Improved mascot location & Long wheelbase non division HR70HR15 | 19577 | |
| Australian top roll to all LWB | 19605 | |
| Preservative coated brake discs (SWB) | 19615 | |
| Long wheelbase division HR7OHR15 | 19640 | |
| Device to prevent premature illumination of brake fluid warning light (LWB) | 19668 | |
| Shorter wheel studs (Camargue) | 19673 | |
| New hoses (brake) | 19700 | |
| Pioneer QP444 tape player (coachbuilt) | 19731 | |
| First Solex and Opus (Camargue) | 19741 | |
| Pioneer QP444 tape player (LWB) | 19754 | |
| New switch diaphragm | 19800 | |
| Softer seat for starter interlock (SWB) | 19893 | |
| November 1974 | Shorter wheel studs (LWB) | 20012 |
| Rocker type companion switch | 20019 | |
| Pioneer QP444 tape player (SWB) | 20058 | |
| Shorter wheel studs (coachbuilt) | 20120 | |
| Centre exit manifold/catalyst (coachbuilt) | 20171 | |
| Shorter wheel studs (SWB) | 20181 | |
| Improved CDL | 20200 | |
| Device to prevent premature illumination of brake fluid warning (SWB) | 20201 | |
| Modded thermostat coil assv (coachbuilt) | 20345 | |
| Modded thermostat coil assy (LWB) | 20579 | |
| Centre exit manifold/catalyst (LWB) | 20628 | |
| Modded thermostat assy (SWB) | 20665 | |
| Seat belt warning (USA coachbuilt) | 20712 | |
| Centre exit manifold/catalyst (SWB) | 20755 | |
| 1975 specification (Japan) | 20797 | |
| February 1975 | Halogen bulbs - all LH cars except Sweden & USA | 21104 |
| Seat belt warning (USA SWB) | 21177 | |
| Modded throttle levers (coachbuilt) | 21324 | |
| Modded throttle levers (LWB) | 21366 | |
| Modded throttle levers (SWB) | 21441 | |
| Corniche cars (USA) - with automatic air conditioning unit, new facia/instrument board and fuel vapour emission control | 21729 | |
| Prestone UT184 anti-freeze (OTA LWB) | 21933 | |
| Corniche cars (OTA) - with automatic air conditioning unit, new facia/instrument board and Opus ignition with new plugs | 21998 | |
| June 1975 | (LWB) deletion of master cylinder/rear fog lamps, High pressure accumulator switch, High pressure fuel pump-flow & Check valve fuel vapour control (USA) | 22073 |
| Prestone anti-freeze UT184 (OTA SWB) | 22088 | |
| (SWB) Opus ignition new plugs (OTA), Rear fog lamps (all cars) high pressure accumulator switch/deletion of master cylinder, High pressure pump and fuel flow check valve & fuel emission vapour control (USA cars only) | 22118 | |
| 1976 USA Camargue specification | 22192 | |
| Smaller capacity accumulator sphere (SWB) | 22415 | |
| Self cancelling door locks (Camargue) | 22448 | |
| 1976 USA SWB specification | 22490 | |
| 1976 USA LWB specification. smaller capacity accumulator sphere (LWB USA - Japan - Australia) | 22503 | |
| Vacuum advance distributor | 22572 | |
| Corniche coupe DRH UK specification. With automatic air conditioning unit anti new facia/instrument board | 22583 | |
| Smaller capacity accumulator sphere (Camargue) | 22587 | |
| Vacuum advance distributor (SWB USA - Japan - Australia) | 22600 | |
| Corniche saloon CRH UK specification. With automatic air conditioning unit and new fact/instrument board | 22648 | |
| Opus ignition & New plugs (OTA LWB) | 22673 | |
| Improved window lift motor limit switches (Corniche only) | 22781 | |
| Low fluid washer bottle and improved pump (Corniche) | 22847 | |
| Low fluid washer bottle and improved pump (SWB) | 22939 | |
| November 1975 | Steering pump pulley interference fit on shaft | 23024 |
| Low fluid washer bottle and washer pump (LWB) | 23040 | |
| 1976 USA specification (Corniche) vacuum advance distributor for USA, Australia and Japan, High pressure accumulator switch | 23059 | |
| Stiffened ‘A’ post on Camargue to use Corniche cubby box light switch and door stop | 23332 | |
| Improved kickdown switch (LWB) | 23527 | |
| Improved kickdown switch (coachbuilt) | 23603 | |
| Automatic bulls-eye operation (Camargue) | 23608 | |
| improved kickdown switch (SWB) | 23644 | |
| February 1976 | Improved expansion valve for automatic ACU | 24129 |
| Grooveless front main bearing shells | 24331 | |
| (Japanese coachbuilt) Additional temperature sensing switch and electric cooling fan. Catalytic exhaust and warning buzzer. Exhaust fire shield | 24431 | |
| (Japanese SWB) Additional temperature sensing switch and electric cooling fan. Catalytic exhaust and warning buzzer. Exhaust fire shield | 24482 | |
| Combined front lamp with flasher lens (Italian Corniche) | 24500 | |
| Drivers mirror to EEC regulations (UK Camargue only) | 24506 | |
| Drivers mirror to EEC regulations (UK Corniche only) | 24806 | |
| Engine mounted speed control bellows (all cars) | 24811 |
| June 1976 | Date of manufacture plate fitted to dash (Japanese coachbuilt) | 25188 |
| Provision of child restraint anchorages (Australian Corniche) | 25328 | |
| Improved quarter electric window lift (Corniche convertible) | 25556 | |
| 1976 regulations specification changes (SWB, USA and Canada) | 25565 | |
| 1976 regulations specification changes (LWB, USA and Canada) | 25596 | |
| Drivers mirror to EEC regulations (Camargue to EEC countries. except UK) | 25618 | |
| Provision of child restraint anchorages (Australian Camargue) | 25623 | |
| 1976 regulations specification changes (SWB, all countries other than USA and Canada) | 25625 | |
| 1976 regulations specification changes (LWB, all countries other than USA and Canada) | 25741 | |
| 1976 regulations specification changes (Corniche convertible to all countries) | 25958 | |
| August 1976 | Improved catch for petrol filler box (Camargue fuel integrity cars only) | 26159 |
| Japanese regulation door mounted mirror (Japanese Camargue only) | 26706 | |
| Last of the Shadow I series motor cars. No cars produced after 26708 until 30001 | 26708 |
| November 1976 | Introduction of Silver Shadow II series and Bentley T2 motor cars. Improved gear and output shaft operation on auto ACU controls. Simplified installation of otter switch. Improved run of cables. US radiator matrix used on Japanese Corniche cars. 4-way window lift circuit breaker (4 door cars) | 30001 |
| New boot handle (German 4 door cars) | 30008 | |
| EEC drivers mirror (continental EEC countries) | 30012 | |
| 75 amp alternator (Corniche) | 30041 | |
| New exterior door handles (4 door cars) | 30042 | |
| First Silver Wraith II (non-division) | 30083 | |
| Coolant pump seal flitted into housing with sealant | 30300 | |
| New mounting bush for Menasco units (NA cars) | 30446 | |
| Modified Davall EWL clutch (UK Corniche) | 30827 | |
| First Silver Wraith II (division) | 30886 | |
| Modified Davall EWL clutch (NA Corniche) | 30902 | |
| Air-cored instruments. Positive seal on petrol gauge | 30987 | |
| June 1977 | Strengthened door hinge plates (Corniche) | 31113 |
| Decreased hood closing tension | 31130 | |
| Side marker lamps deleted (OTA LWB) | 31142 | |
| Side marker lamps deleted (OTA SWB) | 31337 | |
| Strengthened door hinge plates (Camargue) | 31363 | |
| RR tested HIF7 carburetter floats | 31386 | |
| New rear ram seals | 31389 | |
| Improved water pump seal | 31411 | |
| Radiused radiator shell (W German Camargue only) | 31497 | |
| Michelin tyres fitted (NA Camargue) | 31572 | |
| Modified Davall EWL clutch (Camargue) | 31643 | |
| Protective sleeve fitted on steering hose | 31702 | |
| Lengthened, beaded fuel tank filler tube (NA Camargue) | 31742 | |
| Improved adjustment of lower quantity flap | 31768 | |
| Plain washers to gearchange micro-switches (Camargue) | 31839 | |
| Screenwash priming valve and improved motor (Camargue) | 31876 | |
| Spansil fuel tank float (Camargue) | 31877 | |
| Improved fuel vapour roll-over valve | 31879 | |
| Fuel vapour valve. Additional hazard warning light (W Euro Camargue) | 31882 | |
| Michelin tyres flitted (NA cars) | 31885 | |
| Improved radiator matrix (Camargue). Improved throttle progression (LH Camargue NA and Japan) | 31961 | |
| Speedometer wired through No 2 fuse (Camargue) | 31962 | |
| October 1977 | New ram seals (Corniche) | 32028 |
| SY steering wheel fitted. Goetz rack pinion seal (Camargue) | 32035 | |
| Lengthened fuel filler hose (NA Camargue) | 32036 | |
| Specified poundage reduced on front springs. Extra packing washer to rear springs (OTA Camargue). Tectyl coated accumulator/frame hoses (Camargue) | 32101 | |
| Screenwash priming valve and Improved motor (Corniche) | 32176 | |
| Packing washer under front suspension bump stop (Camargue) | 32180 | |
| New speed control bellows (Camargue) | 32181 | |
| Lengthened, beaded fuel tank filler tube (NA Corniche only) | 32204 | |
| 10/20 glass (Camargue) | 32212 | |
| Plain washers to gearchange micro-switches (Corniche) | 32269 | |
| New assembly distributor and coil (Camargue) | 32274 | |
| Lengthened, beaded fuel tank filler tube (NA SWB only) | 32285 | |
| Improved fuel vapour rollover valve | 32328 | |
| Spansil fuel tank float fitted (Corniche) | 32330 | |
| Improved ACU fan and compressor fuse carrier (Camargue) | 32337 | |
| Lengthened, beaded fuel filler tube (NA LWB only) | 32394 | |
| Spansil fuel tank float fitted (LWB) | 32408 | |
| Improved radiator matrix (Corniche) | 32414 | |
| Improved heed restraint escutcheon | 32433 | |
| Screenwash priming valve and improved motor (SWB) | 32443 | |
| Plain washers to gearchange micro-switches (SWB) | 32449 | |
| Reduced run-out on brake discs | 32484 | |
| Goetz rack pinion seal (Corniche) | 32485 | |
| Lengthened fuel filter hose (NA convertibles only) | 32488 | |
| Additional clip on choke solenoid wiring to prevent chafing | 32500 | |
| Improved throttle progression (NA and Japan LH Corniche) | 32554 | |
| Fuel vapour valve fitted. Additional hazard warning lights fitted (W Euro. Corniche) | 32555 | |
| Improved fuel vapour rollover valve | 32563 | |
| Air diverter valve fitted (Australian Corniche) | 32631 | |
| SY steering wheel fitted (Corniche) | 32633 | |
| Packing washer under front suspension bump stop (Corniche) | 32635 | |
| Spansil fuel tank float fitted (SWB) | 32653 | |
| Improved carburetter floats (Corniche) | 32708 | |
| New assembly distributor and coil (Corniche) | 32709 | |
| Lengthened fuel filler hose (NA Corniche) | 32712 | |
| Bosch relays in gearchange actuator (Camargue) | 32716 | |
| Uprated EWL motors (SWB) | 32750 | |
| Uprated EWL motors (LWB) | 32772 | |
| Improved Dzus fuse cover fastener (Corniche) | 32790 | |
| Tectyl coating on accumulator/frame hoses (Corniche) | 32795 | |
| New door frames and mirrors (Camargue) | 32796 | |
| Improved throttle progression (NA & Japan LH SWB) | 32810 | |
| Improved throttle progression (NA & Japan LH LWB) | 32852 | |
| Specified poundage reduced on front springs. Extra packing washer under rear springs (OTA LWB). Additional hazard warning light (LWB) | 32859 | |
| Specified poundage reduced on front springs. Extra packing washer under rear springs (OTA Corniche) | 32873 | |
| Loctite used on cylinder head core plugs | 32905 | |
| Improved radiator matrix (SWB & LWB) | 32910 | |
| Lengthened fuel filler hose (NA LWB) | 32934 | |
| Modified boot lid handles to meet EEC regulations | 32948 | |
| Additional hazard warning light (SWB) | 32975 | |
| January 1978 | New temperature sensor wheel for ACU | 33000 |
| Packing washer under front suspension bump stop. Fuel vapour valve fitted (W Euro LWB) | 33024 | |
| Improved carburetter floats (LWB) | 33097 | |
| Revised positioning of passenger door mirror | 33160 | |
| Loctite used on crankcase core plugs | 33167 | |
| Air diverter valve fitted (Australian LWB) | 33171 | |
| Improved Dzus fuse cover fastener (LWB) | 33174 | |
| New assembly direction indicator switch (Camargue) | 33187 | |
| Goetz rack pinion seal (SWB & LWB) | 33217 | |
| Tectyl coating on accumulator/frame hoses (LWB) | 33252 | |
| Improved EWL motor sealing | 33299 | |
| Revised brake light switch setting method | 33340 | |
| Washer under bump stop on front suspension (SWB) | 33526 | |
| Lengthened fuel filler hose (NA SWB) | 33633 | |
| Air diverter valve fitted (Australian SWB) | 33663 | |
| New headlamps to suit Improved wash/wipe system | 33809 | |
| Speedometer wired through ignition | 33880 | |
| New adaptor for bumper mounting | 33997 | |
| April 1978 | Improved sealing of fuel tank sender units | 34000 |
| Improved Dzus fuse cover fastener (SWB) | 34050 | |
| Steel washer deleted from sub-frame mounts | 34100 | |
| Tectyl coated accumulator/frame hoses (SWB) | 34127 | |
| Specified poundage reduced on front springs. Extra packing washer under rear springs (OTA SWB) | 34174 | |
| New homologation plate (Italian cars) | 34187 | |
| Specified poundage reduced on front springs. Extra packing washer under rear springs (OTA LWB) | 34301 | |
| New speed control bellows (LWB) | 34310 | |
| New speed control bellows (SWB) | 34380 | |
| New speed control bellows (Corniche) | 34396 | |
| lmproved accumulator diaphragms | 34486 | |
| Gearchange actuator, held in Park unless ignition on | 34510 | |
| 1978 electrical package, including headlamp wash/wipe | 34573 | |
| New wormshaft and motor in gearchange actuator | 34599 | |
| New arrangement rack and pinion steering gear including modified inner tubes and end govers | 34715 | |
| New Repa front seat belts | 34740 | |
| August 1978 | Re-styled mounting bracket for centre console | 35320 |
| New Dunlop steel braced tyres | 35380 | |
| New assembly tool kit | 35427 | |
| EGR solenoid deleted (new pipe). Rear balance pipe deleted | 35430 | |
| New hydraulic reservoir | 35488 | |
| Re-location of water tap | 35512 | |
| Re-styled mascot | 35512 | |
| New rear pads (Mintex) and calipers. New parking brake material. New front pads and calipers together with new ‘M’ springs | 35834 | |
| Reduced run-out tolerance on brake discs | 35889 | |
| November 1978 | 1979 model year gearbox. Metric bolts to flexplate | 36035 |
| Improved coolant radiator | 36179 | |
| Improved design of radiator tank seam | 36350 | |
| Revised wiper motor mounting | 36371 | |
| New door assembly courtesy light switch | 36581 | |
| New steering column heat shield | 36586 | |
| Single leg EWL motor | 36670 | |
| Revised speedo mounts | 36678 | |
| New assembly boot light switch (LWB) | 36705 | |
| Bosch relays In gearchange actuator (LWB) | 36718 | |
| Improved fuel cooler (Japan and USA) | 36806 | |
| Bosch relays In gearchange actuator (SWB) | 36833 | |
| New assembly boot light switch (SWB) | 36877 | |
| Lower poundage front road springs | 36938 | |
| Improved ACU fan and compressor fuse earner (4 door cars) | 36963 | |
| April 1979 | Improved header tank with additional baffles | 37000 |
| Pioneer KP292 tape player (LWB) | 37027 | |
| Discharge hose and silencer for ACU compressor | 37034 | |
| Improved accumulator diaphragms | 37141 | |
| Lucas dip swatch replaces Delco switch | 37170 | |
| New fan speed module mounting bracket | 37173 | |
| Silencers fitted to ACU compressor discharge hose (USA only) | 37260 | |
| Redesigned shaft and lever gearbox actuator | 37300 | |
| Pioneer KP292 tape player | 37325 | |
| Redesigned CDL. Solenoid, corrosion resistant CDL plungers | 37429 | |
| Stainless steel exhaust | 37443 | |
| New assembly direction indicator switch | 37570 | |
| Positive drive anti-streak wiper mechanism (LHD) | 37663 | |
| New outside temp. sensor (LWB) | 37735 | |
| Improved petrol pump performance (OTA) | 37765 | |
| New outside temp sensor (SWBf | 37766 | |
| Modified stop lamp switch | 37811 | |
| Modified window lift motors with increased corrosion resistance | 37903 | |
| Positive drive anti-streak wiper mechanism (RHD) | 37948 | |
| September 1979 | Deletion of floor temp sensor (Japanese cars) | 38085 |
| New loudspeakers (all cars) | 38100 | |
| Extra heatshield for RH catalyst (NA and Japan) | 38222 | |
| Corrosion resistant starter relay - neoprene dipped | 38352 | |
| Revised throttle linkage to cure cold stall (OTA) | 38536 | |
| New speedo to comply with FMV SS 127 | 38659 | |
| New Portescap ACU actuator | 38792 | |
| Metric steering pump (LWB) | 38916 | |
| New radio balance potentiometer | 38952 | |
| Improved cotter for inlet and exhaust valves | 38972 | |
| L410B engine | 38984 | |
| November 1979 | Improved toproll adhesive capable of withstanding higher temperatures. Loctite 225 introduced threads of steering rack end cover seal | 39000 |
| Modification to GM400 gearbox (sprag clutch) | 39400 | |
| New steering rack incorporating lock stops | 39458 | |
| Stiffener applied to rear bumper side mouldings | 39500 | |
| Metric steering pump (SWB) | 39524 | |
| New valve guides | 39639 | |
| Improved Girling suspension dampers | 39748 | |
| New Kangol seat belts (NA and Japan) | 39976 | |
| Two nine-way sockets replace one twenty-way socket on gearbox actuator loom (4 door LH) | 39981 | |
| March 1980 | Petrol injection (Californian cars) | 40194 |
| More accurate ACU compressor ambient cutout switch (SWB NA) | 40244 | |
| More accurate ACU compressor ambient cutout switch (SWB RH) | 40245 | |
| Axle pinion oil seals replaced (LWB) | 40253 | |
| More accurate ACU compressor ambient cutout switch (SWB LH) | 40271 | |
| Axle pinion oil seals replaced (SWB) | 40341 | |
| Starter relay-stainless steel armature pull-off spring (4 door LH) | 40542 | |
| New ice warning sensor (SWB) | 40714 | |
| Longer Bosch Frankfurt six button radio (SWB) | 40719 | |
| Improved otter switch for air silencer elbow | 40748 | |
| New ice warning sensor (LWB) | 40768 | |
| Longer Bosch Frankfurt six button radio (LWB) | 40773 | |
| Two nine-way sockets replace one twenty-way socket on gearbox actuator loom (4 door RH) | 40836 | |
| New brake hoses and heat shields (4 door Japan and NA) | 40875 | |
| June 1980 | Improved torque arm mounts. Improved wiper wheel-boxes | 41000 |
| New feed hose steering pump to rack (LWB) | 41191 | |
| New feed hose steering pump to rack (SWB) | 41385 | |
| Hot box tested brake pumps (4 door cars) | 41420 | |
| Lock tab for oil pick-up setscrews | 41557 | |
| Revised throttle progression (4 door NA) | 41571 | |
| Improved cooling fan fastening (LWB NA) | 41592 | |
| Last of the Shadow II series motor cars | 41686 | |
| March 1979 | Introduction of hydraulic system mineral oil on Corniche and Carmargue cars | 50001 |
| Reduced run-out tolerance on brake discs | 50003 | |
| 1979 model year gearbox (Corniche) | 50004 | |
| New outside temp. sensor (Corniche) | 50043 | |
| Bosch relays in gearchange actuator | 50050 | |
| New assembly boot light switch. New outside temp. sensor (Camargue) | 50085 | |
| Self retaining clamp on exhaust grass fire shields (Japanese cars) | 50106 | |
| 3 In 1 digital display. KP292 Pioneer cassette player (Corniche) | 50112 | |
| Improved Girling suspension dampers (Corniche convertible) | 50139 | |
| Improved ACU fan and compressor fuse carrier (Corniche) | 50152 | |
| New assembly direction indicator switch (Corniche) | 50157 | |
| Reintroduction of leather covered steering wheel (Corniche) | 50234 | |
| New Portescap ACU actuator (Corniche) | 50238 | |
| Reintroduction of leather covered steering wheel. More accessible bleed screw for levelling system (Camargue) | 50245 | |
| New Portescap ACU actuator (Camargue) | 50260 | |
| More accessible bleed screw for levelling system (Corniche) | 50292 | |
| Improved hazard warning switch rod retention (Camargue) | 50294 | |
| New drop glass seal (Camargue) | 50295 | |
| Corrosion resistant wiper motor (Camargue) | 50298 | |
| New steering rack incorporating lock stops (Corniche) | 50311 | |
| Improved Gilring suspension dampers (Corniche saloon) | 50313 | |
| Metric steering pump (Corniche) | 50334 | |
| Simplified wash/wipe system (Camargue) | 50351 | |
| Metric steering pump (Camargue) | 50352 | |
| Axle pinion oil seals replaced (Corniche) | 50386 | |
| Axle pinion oil seals replaced (Camargue) | 50435 | |
| More accurate ACU compressor ambient cut-out switch (Camargue) | 50446 | |
| More accurate ACU compressor ambient cut-out switch. Starter relay-stainless steel armature pull-off spring. Longer Bosch Frankfurt six button radio (Corniche) | 50448 | |
| New courtesy light switch (Corniche) | 50460 | |
| Higher poundage rear spring (Corniche) | 50461 | |
| Revised CDL solenoid mounting (Corniche) | 50501 | |
| Longer Bosch Frankfurt six button radio (Camargue) | 50504 | |
| New height control rod to create a greater standing height (Corniche) | 50505 | |
| Two nine-way sockets replace one twenty-way socket on gearbox actuator loom (Corniche) | 50521 | |
| New height control rod to create a greater standing height (Camargue) | 50546 | |
| Higher poundage rear spring (Camargue) | 50547 | |
| Restrictor between levelling valve and minimum pressure valve (Corniche) | 50550 | |
| New ice warning sensor (Camargue) | 50558 | |
| Revised throttle progression (NA Corniche) | 50569 | |
| Two nine-way sockets replace one twenty way socket on gearbox actuator loom (Camargue) | 50576 | |
| New feed hose, steering pump to rack (Corniche) | 50582 | |
| Hot box tested brake pumps (2 door cars) | 50600 | |
| Deletion of cruciform mounting bracket | 50608 | |
| Restrictor between levelling valve and minimum pressure valve (Camargue) | 50622 | |
| Improved cooling fan retention (Corniche) | 50626 | |
| New feed hose, steering pump to rack (Camargue) | 50630 | |
| Revised throttle progression (NA Camargue) | 50642 | |
| Improved cooling fan retention (Camargue) | 50644 | |
| Lock tab for oil pickup setscrews (Corniche) | 50660 | |
| New tie rod end connections (Corniche) | 50673 | |
| Lock tab for oil pick-up setscrews (Camargue) | 50712 | |
| New tie rod end connections (Camargue) | 50724 | |
| New cigar lighters (Camargue) | 50745 | |
| Separation of speed control and stop lamp switches (Corniche) | 50751 | |
| Improved oil seal, final drive (Corniche) | 50755 | |
| Last Corniche prior to Vehicle ldentification Numbers (VIN) | 50756 | |
| Separation of speed control and stop lamp swatches (Camargue) Last Camargue prior to Vehicle ldentification Numbers (VIN) |
50776 |
