BENTLEY S-TYPE LONG WHEELBASE
The chassis number for these model its composed of three initial fixed letters which are ALB where the L stands for long wheelbase, followed by a number that can go from 1 to 35.
Being there only one series on this model there are no other letters following the numbers.
(Left hand drive models are preceded by an L)
| Release dates | Car model | Chassis number | Modification | Modification introduced at |
| Nov. 57 to Jul.59 | S-Type |
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 |
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