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Car (or chassis) numbers
 

This number, prefixed by the actual car model series designation, is stamped on a plate attached to the bonnet lock platform.

Prefix group 1 - Where applicable
 

Code

   Country

Y

Australia
 

Prefix group 2
 

Code

   Model

A

Austin

G

MG

M

Morris

R

Riley

V

Vanden Plas

W

Wolseley
 

Prefix group 3
 

Code

   Engine type

A

A Series (1098 - 1275cc)

G

G Series (1000 - 1399cc)

H

H Series (1500cc)
 

Prefix group 4
 

Code

   Body type

S

4 door saloon

2S

2 door saloon

2W

2 door dual purpose

4D

Grand Tourer (GT)
 

Prefix group 5
 

Series of model, i.e. 3 = 3rd series
 

Code

   Series (For Australia only)

1

Morris 1100 Deluxe

2

Morris 1100 S (1275cc)

3

Morris 1100 Automatic

4

Morris 1100 Standard

5

Morris 1100 S (1275cc) Automatic

10

Morris 1500
 

Prefix group 6
 

Code

   Used to denote car is different to standard right-hand drive

L

Left hand drive

D

Deluxe

S

Super deluxe
 

Group 7
 

This is the cars serial number.

An example of a completed car number: M-A-S-1-101 (UK).
 

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