Vehicle Chassis Number - The method of identifying a vehicle, whether Component-Built or Fully-Built, is by use of the Vehicle Chassis Number which is comprised of code numbers as shown below. The Vehicle Chassis Number will be found stamped on a plate which is fixed to the left-hand side of the engine bulkhead.

Part Numbers - All Part Numbers commence with the Vehicle Type Number which enables one to determine if the part is peculiar to the Europa or whether it was first used for some other Lotus 'road' vehicle, thus: -

46, 54 = First used on Europa
26, 36, 45, 500 = First used on Elan
50 = First used on Elan 2

Standard Hardware Part Numbers - All standard finish Bolts, Screws, Studs, Nuts and Washers carry Part Numbers in accordance with the code given on [#page9 page 9].

Type change points:

S1 			from: October 1962 		Chassis No. 26/0001 to 26/3899
S2 			from: Autumn 1964 		Chassis No. 26/3900 to 26/5810
S3 			from May 1966 			Chassis No. 36-45/5811 to 7399
S3 'Super Safety'	from: November 1967 		Chassis No. 36-45/7400 to 7894
S4 			from: March 1968 		Chassis No. 36-45/7895
S4 'Sprint' 		from: January 1971

The designations 'LEFT' and 'RIGHT' are to be understood as seen in the driving direction.

Indented parts in the 'DESCRIPTION' column are incorporated in the preceding - not indented - part. The term 'optional' in the 'DESCRIPTION' column indicates that the respective parts will be supplied as available or in the case of repair sizes as requested.

If required, 'CHANGE POINTS', (i.e. CHASSIS, BODY or ENGINE Nos.) will be indicated in full in the 'CHANGE POINT' column.

If a part is applicable to all models or versions, the quantity is listed in the column 'ALL', but if a part is particular to a model or version then the quantity will be listed in the column of the models and the version indicated thus ' ' in the respective column.

If a 'quantity per model' variance occurs the quantity will be indicated in the respective model or version.

All parts do not necessarily correspond to the illustrations.

All Lotus Parts Numbers are being 'updated' to contain a maximum of nine (9) digits.

When reading the text figure numbers will be shown against the illustrated side or hand.

Instructions on Ordering

1. Ascertain the exact model for which parts are required and obtain the chassis and engine numbers.
   
2. Refer to Pictorial Index Plate and select Section(s) for which Part(s) are required.
   
3. Study the illustration and select Plate Reference Number(s).
   
4. Relate the Plate Reference Number to the Plate Reference Number of the Parts List text.
   
5. To select the exact part number of the Part(s) required,
   1. read the 'QUANTITY' column using the model variant if applicable.
      
   2. read the 'DESCRIPTION' column for correct order identification.
      
   3. check the 'CHANGE POINT' column for any further information relating to the series or model type.
      
   4. recheck the part number(s) selected, repeating instructions 3 to 5c inclusive.

Examples:

Elan 'S3' Chassis No. 36/6400.
Part Required: Bonnet Lid.
Section B Plate BB Plate Reference No. BB9

Supply Part No. 026 B 0030 if stocks available, if stocks are exhausted supply Part No. C026 B 0030 (with power bulge).

Examples:

Elan 'S4' Chassis No. 45/8190.
Part Required: Speedometer k.p.h.
Section M Plate MK Plate Reference No. MK 1.
Supply Part No. A036 M 6103.

As from January, 1970 vehicle identification will be in the following form: -

          7001.010001A	Both chassis and body numbers being the same.
          7001.		Represents year and month of manufacture.
               01	Represents the production batch.
                 0001	Represents the unit (chassis) number.
                     A 	Represents the model code.

As there are sixteen different model types within our present production control, the following codes will be used for correct model identification: -

  Elan Standard      	Fixed Head     	 	Great Britain & Northern Ireland	A
  Elan Standard         Fixed Head             	Export  				B
  Elan Standard      	Drop Head              	Great Britain & Northern Ireland	C
  Elan Standard         Drop Head              	Export                                	D
  Elan Special Equip. 	Fixed Head             	Great Britain & Northern Ireland    	E
  Elan Special Equip. 	Fixed Head             	Export                                	F
  Elan Special Equip. 	Drop Head         	Great Britain & Northern Ireland	G
  Elan Special Equip. 	Drop Head 		Export                                 	H
  Elan Federal          Fixed Head		Export                                 	J
  Elan Federal          Drop Head		Export                                	K
  Elan   2 'S' Type                            	Great Britain & Northern Ireland	L
  Elan � 2 'S' Type                            	Export                                 	M
  Elan   2 'S' Type Federal			Export                                	N
  Europa Standard                              	Great Britain & Northern Ireland	P
  Europa Standard                              	Export                                 	Q
  Europa Federal                             	Export                                 	R