Blenheim Production Numbers

[jon.p.godfrey]

Originally Posted by Sam410

Hi Laurent,

I suspect a number of early Blenheims (or one of them at least) were 'remanufactured' and sold as new Blenheim 3s, receiving a new VIN in the process. I know of someone who had a very late B3, and found two different VIN numbers on the car. He discussed it with BCL and was advised which was the correct one. The impression he got, though not confirmed by the company, was that they'd simply failed to change all the VIN stamps (I'm not certain how many there are) when the car was rebuilt.

Hello Sam,

When you say remanufactured, do you mean the cars have been upgraded/rebuilt? As in, a 603, Britannia/Brigand or early Blenheim being upgraded to Blenheim III spec?

[jon.p.godfrey]

I love talking about Blenheims, it's like talking about Lochness Monster sightings! Car conspiracy theories!


I looked up 'FJL 100' - the first Blenheim - on the DLVA MOT checker, doesn't look like she has been roadworthy for a few years...

[Richard Levine]

Hello Geoff and Laurent

I have just seen your mention of the Blenheim 4.

It was made from new as a "one off" car, at my request, after Toby Silverton informed me that his development of the Blenheim 4 was partly done and then abandoned. Upon seeing the new body's photos, a deal was struck on price and specification, along with a written guarantee that it would be a unique car, never to be repeated. Completion took 14 months, and I collected the car in March 2009.

After the factory closed, I received written confirmation from the former factory manager (Jeff Marsh) that it was the last new V8 made there.

Do email me if you need any further info.

Richard Levine

levine3456@gmail.com