The chassis number for these model its composed of two initial fixed letters which are B & C, followed by a number that can go from 1 to 501 and finally
one letter that determines the series of the model.
Depending on the last letter of your chassis number you can determine what series your car is and look up any modifications done through the range
Release dates | Car model | Chassis number | Modification | Modification introduced at |
Jun. 52 to Apr. 53 | R-Type Continental | Reduced compression height pistons | BC19A | |
Apr. 53 to Sep. 53 | R-Type Continental | BC1B to BC25B | ||
Aug. 53 to Jul. 54 | R-Type Continental | BC1C to BC78C | Commonised cylinder head | BC4C |
Deletion of non-opposed springs in side steering tube | BC18C | |||
All welded frame | BC21C | |||
Deletion of reduced friction modifications on steering connections | BC30C | |||
Introduction of B.VI type gearbox tie rod | BC50C | |||
Flywheel inertia rings on cars fitted with auto gearbox | BC70C | |||
Thicker third motion shaft thrust washer | BC78C | |||
Jul. 54 to Mar. 55 | R-Type Continental | BC1D to BC74D | 3 3/4" bore engine, compensator pipe between front and rear servo | BC1D |
Strengthened jaws on front brake operating links | BC5D | |||
Eliminations of chromium-plated servo pressure plate | BC12D | |||
Flexibox seal in water pump | BC35D | |||
Long stroke starter pinion | BC37D | |||
Improved cold starting device | BC43D | |||
2nd speed start | BC47D | |||
Apr. 55 to Apr. 55 | R-Type Continental | BC1E to BC9E |
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