S1 Long Wheelbase Chassis Info
The chassis number for these models is composed of three initial fixed letters ALB where the L stands for Long Wheelbase, followed by a number from 1 to 35.
With only one series of this model there are no further letters following the numbers. Left hand drive models are preceded by an L.
The chassis number can be found on a plate attached to the engine compartment bulkhead.
| Release Date | Chassis Number | Modification Detail | introduced at Chassis: |
| Nov 1957 - Jul 1959 |
ALB1 to ALB35
|
Wire type clips on propeller shaft grease seal, final type modified stub axles, improved type rear brake expander wedges | ALB6 |
| Twin jet centrally mounted windscreen washer | ALB11 | ||
| Grease lubricated track rods | ALB14 | ||
| Strengthened front hubs, grease lubricated centre steering, modified run of hand brake cable, Enlarged shakeback stop slot in brake shoe web | ALB17 | ||
| Replacement of .250” dia. wing and valence plate bolts and screws with .3125”dia., C.48 dynamo | ALB21 | ||
| Sun visors with improved driver’s vision, Modified window channels to reduce winding loads under adverse weather conditions | ALB24 | ||
| Introduction of plain washer at each end of pivot distance piece on braking system direct and Intermediate linkage | ALB25 | ||
| Modified window regulator handle to prevent fouling of trim pad, modified door handles with button sealing, free wheeling boot lock | ALB26 | ||
| Modified heater and demister connections on radiator, thermal conductor type water temperature gauge | ALB29 | ||
| Extended neck on propeller shaft seal, simplified starter relay mounting, seal between bearing housing and body front shock damper | ALB30 | ||
| Modified form of front brake shoe link | ALB31 | ||
| Modified fuses, electric window winder fuse box, main fuse box | ALB32 | ||
| lntroduction of purolator air filter on cars with interior cooling | ALB35 |
