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VIN Location - Uncover Your Austin Healey's True Identity

4-Cylinder VIN

CAR & BODY NUMBER | BN1 TO BN4

The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) and body number are located on the firewall.


Order Replacement Chassis ID Plate

6-cylinder VIN

CAR & BODY NUMBER | BN6 TO BJ8

Just like the BN1-BN4, the VIN is located on the firewall on a more rectangular plate.


Order Replacement Chassis ID Plate

Engine number

ENGINE NUMBER

The Engine number is stamped on a plate that is attached to the cylinder block. The plate is located on the right hand side for the 100-4, and on the left hand for the 100-6 and 3000.


Order Replacement 4-Cylinder Plate


Order Replacement 6-Cylinder Plate

What Do The Numbers Mean?

So you found your Healey's VIN but what do the numbers actually mean?

Breakdown of a Big Healey VIN.

Engine Size

  • B: 2000 - 2999cc

Body Style

  • B: 2-Seat Tourer
  • T: 4-Seat Tourer
  • J: Convertable

Series

  • 1 & 2: 4-Cylinder
  • 4, 6, 7 & 8: 6-Cylinder

L: Left Hand Drive

  • L is absent for Right Hand Drive

Serial Number

  • 6-digit number
 
 

Also Available

BN4 - BT7 Decal set

DECAL SET | AUSTIN HEALEY BN4 - BT7

All the decals you need to give your car the finishing touch.

Set includes:

  • 1x "12V Lucas Coil" sticker
  • 1x metal "AUSTIN" plate | Available separately ENG750
  • 1x metal "GIRLING" sticker | Available separately BRK104S
  • 1x metal "012" plate | Available separately ENG752
  • 1x "IMPORTANT" sticker
  • 1x "Triplex" label
  • 2x "COOPERS" air filter sticker | Available separately FUL267P

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BJ7 - BJ8 Decal set

Decal Set | Austin Healey BJ7 - BJ8

All the decals you need to give your car the finishing touch.

Set includes:

  • 1x metal Smiths Healey plate | Available separately CHT212
  • 1x metal "AUSTIN" plate | Available separately ENG750
  • 1x Chassis ID plate | Available separately IBP231
  • 1x "12V Lucas Coil" sticker
  • 1x metal "012" plate | Available separately ENG752
  • 1x SU petrol pump sticker | Available separately FUL132S
  • 1x "IMPORTANT" sticker
  • 1x "TUDOR" sticker
  • 1x "TECALEMIT" sticker
  • 1x "Triplex" label
  • 2x "COOPERS" air filter stickers | Available separately FUL267P
  • 1x metal "GIRLING" sticker | Available separately BRK104S

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