Over the years of production, technical development did not stop. Economic and technical peculiarities are gradually incorporated into production after extensive consideration. In the following list there are some important adjustments according to chronological order.
Modified
from Model (RHD / LHD)
Description
October 1961
Rear brake calipers changed for automatic adjustment of the hand brake pads
Stronger alternator with corresponding relay is installed (C.18286 instead of C.16054)
The bonnet release is moved to the inside of the car, there are no key locks on the outside
Adjustments to the tank and fuel system
Other pipes installed on the crankcase ventilation, not interchangeable with the old ones
Larger wheel bearings are used
Other cardan shaft with larger joints installed
Improved water drainage from the trunk lid gutter by changing the drain tubes
Stronger coil springs installed, recognizable by a red marking on the inner spring
Other cigarette lighter (C.18638) installed, not interchangeable with the old one
November 1961
New engine pad in the rear area
New suspension of the mufflers and exhaust pipes on the body
Modification to the battery attachment, using two additional rubber pieces (C.19740)
December1961
Storage of the brake and clutch pedal shaft changed
Storage of the accelerator pedal shaft changed
860023 and 885143
Brake cylinder is now made of cast iron, piston and anchor plate are now in one piece
January 1962
New master brake cylinders with improved return spring seat are installed
Fuel line is shortened and fuel pump connection secured with clip
New electric tachometer is installed
New brake pads from Mintex M.22 instead of M.40 are installed
February 1962
Body gets device for attaching seat belts
New shock absorbers are installed
Improvement of the hinges for attaching the hood to the subframe and use of new bolts
March 1962
Ignition lock combined with steering wheel lock only installed for export to Germany
860193 and 885572
Installed a new compensating piece between the master brake cylinders
The anchoring of the rear side window locking lever is now bolted to the frame instead of soldered
April 1962
New spacer on the steering damper
May 1962
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For all an electrically heated rear window is now available
860375
Accelerator pedal is changed
860375 and 885871
Change to the connection between the brake pedal and servo pump, fine adjustment possible using a eccentric nut
June 1962
Heel recess in the car floor (first car without "flat-floor"), body 1635 (RHD) and 1647 (LHD)
Protection of the rack pinion with self-locking nuts
860436 and 885971
New signal horns are installed (C.19080 and C.19081)
New seals on the pivot pins connecting the rear hub carriers to the wishbone pivot axles
860479 and 886014
Modified rear lights for rear, brake, indicator light (UK: right C.19854 / left C.19855, USA: right C.19856 / left C.19857)
Detail changes to body parts such as bonnet, bulkhead, rocker panels, roof, rear fenders, etc.
Relocation of the rear transverse bulkhead for an extension of the seat rails by 3.8 cm
July 1962
860387 and 885888
New cardan shaft (C.19875) with improved bearing seals, eliminating the need for grease nipples
860581 and 886089
The stops of the sliders on the trunk floor and the rubber buffers on the tailgate have been changed
Replaced the Vulkollan fuel hose between the tank nozzle and the pump with a nylon hose
860647 and 886214
Steering column made of tubular steel is replaced by steering column made of forged solid material and flatter angle (C.20487)
New oil seal (C.20943) on the opening of the bulkhead
860647 and 886219
Adjusted clutch master cylinder
860661 and 886247
New jack (C.20661) with integrated crank is included
860658 and 886247
Tubular steel drive shafts are replaced with forged steel drive shafts
860664 and 886263
The handbrake system is changed
860678 and 886283
New reservoirs for the clutch hydraulic oil (C.19646 and C.20234) and for the brake fluid (C.19645 and C.20232)
September 1962
860723 and 886382
New rubber pads for the battery clips (C.19506)
Rear brake caliper mounting changed
October 1962
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For all export vehicles to the USA and Canada rear wheel ratio to 3.31:1 (C.15222)
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For all vehicles, including UK, rear wheel ratio to 3.07:1 (C.18984), optionally to 3.54:1 (C.16618)
New steering column top (C.20557) with preparation for WASO ignition/steering wheel lock
November 1962
The rear wheel hubs have slinger rings as water deflectors
Cable set is adapted (C.20649) as the relay for the fan motor is omitted
New aluminum cover on the dashboard and the center console, which is not compatible with the old one
December 1962
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The grease nipples on the drive shafts are no longer needed, the universal joints are now permanently lubricated
The tailgate strut is changed
February 1963
861057 and 888067
New interior mirror (C.20697)
Heat shield is changed, some vehicles are exempt
Rear engine mount rubbers now coil springs except 861087, 888238
March 1963
861086 and 888185
Introduced brake fluid reservoir with level indicator and new watertight cap
861091 and 888241
Gas cap with pressure relief valve introduced
Expansion tank for cooling water adapted to the new cooling water hose
April 1963
861106 and 888327
Reinforcement of the lower center strut on the rear suspension, adjustment of the rear wishbones and wishbone axle
New floor pan sealing, consisting of a canvas/rubber compound, under the left side of the subframe
May 1963
Ashtray (BD.24548) changed
861172 and 888560
Bushes of the anti-roll bar get a flare (C.21946)
New passenger grab handles with modified attachment points installed, not interchangeable with the old one
June 1963
861178 and 888612
Front underbody panel enlarged for better protection against spray water, the part number remains the same
The opening below the oil filter in the right-hand underbody panel is closed with a cover plate
Attaching a cover to the courtesy light push button switch over the door hinge
Modifications to the tailgate trim
Modification of the differential gear carrier for 3.54:1 for LHD vehicles
Modification of the differential gear carrier for 3.31:1 for LHD vehicles
Modification of the differential gear carrier for 3.07:1
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New brake pads (Mintex M.59), stronger rear brake discs and new adaptation of the brake calipers
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For all new differential housing
Doors now have armrests
861187
Elimination of fan motor relay, wiring harness (C.20650) modified accordingly
New clutch hydraulic fluid reservoir with improved filter
August 1963
New one-piece mat (BD.25664) for the trunk instead of the two-piece ones
861099 and 888302
Various interior changes such as new closures for the vent windows or paneling of the B pillar
Modified operating lever for indicators and headlight flasher (C.21710) and the associated push button switch (C.22872)
861203 and 888760
New handbrake cable compensation with forked end
Change to the rear part of the gearbox housing, resulting in storage space in the center armrest
861219 and 888886
New chrome fittings on the A pillars
September 1963
Rear wheel ratio changed to 3.31:1 (C.15222) for all countries including UK
Rear wheel ratio change to 3.54:1 (C.16618) on export vehicles for USA and Canada to
888994
Rear wheel ratio at 3.07:1 (C.18984) remains in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy and Netherlands
861254 and 889030
Center console and fold-down dashboard no longer covered with aluminum but with leather
Modified floor carpet in front with integrated heel support made of plastic
October 1963
Modified double pipe silencer (C.21714) with corresponding rubber mounting
November 1963
861169 and 888543
New tachometer (CE.1111/01) with built-in clock and dial
Reintroduction of rear wheel ratio to 3.54:1 (C.16618) in export vehicles for USA and Canada
Extended windscreen wiper arms introduced, making longer windscreen wipers possible (RHD No. 10079 and LHD No. 10080)
861295 and 889236
One-piece rubber seal introduced, replaces the separate ones for A pillar and roof eaves
861325 and 889347
Modified carpet attachment made of plastic
861342 and 889375
New sealing rubber for the door on the B pillars
January 1964
861364 and 889452
Modified ventilation of the differential housing
New ashtray, not interchangeable with the old one
861386 and 889510
Modified fuel pump with greater delivery capacity
March 1964
New car radio (C.23194) with only one speaker, the new console does not fit older models
861427 and 889697
New reservoir for the brake fluid with protective rubber cap for the lid and level gauge
New brake pedal (RHD C.23091 and LHD C.23090) with better attachment and locking ring (C.23180)
The door trim on the inside is changed to make it easier to close the doors
The retaining clip for the indicator and headlight flasher switch is now welded to the steering column
April 1964
Introduction of headlights in sealed beam design for some countries
861424 and 889689
Improved sealing of the needle bearings and bearing seats of the drive shaft
The upper steering column bearing is now made from Elastollan, no longer from Vulkollan
861521 and 890171
New guide bushing in the lower, rear wishbone
861550 and 890235
New solenoid for starter (C.23612) with better splash protection
861557 and 890251
New door and window seals, left and right usable, partly already used earlier
May 1964
New contact pin (C.22457) for the indicator switch
Modified side panels of the trunk floor
New attachment of the center rod in front of the radiator opening with rubber spacers to better protect the rod
October 1964
861720 and 890715
Spacer ring (C.19027) used on the upper spring plate of the rear axle springs
861723 and 890722
New gas cap (C.23601/1) introduced
861781 and 890848
New filter in the supply line to the fuel pump
January 1965
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On all of them the opening to accommodate the car radio in the dashboard will be adjusted
1E 20080 and 1E 30252
The front attachments of the seat rails for the floor get a spacer
Modified seat rails
March 1965
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For all modified transmission housing with modified cardan tunnel cover
Improved lubrication of front suspension ball joints
1E 20100 and 1E 30302
Mud deflector plates introduced on the inside of the front disc brakes
Changed interior
1E 20137 and 1E 30443
Modified front calipers with inward bleeder screws
June 1965
New speedometer cable
1E 20329 and 1E 30772
Rear wheel ratio changed to 3.07:1 for all countries. US, Canada and Newfoundland remain at 3.54:1
Modified drive shaft with cast drive flanges for 3.54:1 ratio
Modified wiring harness due to new signal horns and connectors for the headlights
1E 20371 and 1E 30825
New windscreen washer system (C.25438, Lucas 58J replaces Lucas 28J) with plastic water tank
Modified drive shaft with cast drive flanges for 3.07:1 translation
1E 20502 and 1E 30890
Modified cardan shaft tunnel and associated adjustments to the gearbox cover
1E 20612 and 1E 30912
The gearbox housing gets an opening on the right side for access to the speedometer drive
1E 20612 and 1E 30982
New left hand heater pipe (C.25408) and associated dashboard modifications
September 1965
Modified engine ventilation
Modified end parts on the dashboard and center console
November 1965
1E 20633 and 1E 31244
Modified rack and pinion steering gear in a new housing
1E 20763 and 1E 31177
New rear shock absorbers (C.25951)
Self-locking tailgate stand
1E 20900 and 1E 31527
New rear coil springs (C.25939)
March 1966
1E 20937 and 1E 31779
Additional mud flaps on the front frame
1E 20939 and 1E 31788
The passenger's sun visor now has a vanity mirror
1E 20953 and 1E 31920
The window frame seal is now made of rubber instead of felt
1E 20978 and 1E 32009
Tires changed to Dunlop SP.41 H (185x15) with the exception of Canada, USA, Newfoundland and New Zealand
Speedometer calibrated according to the new tires and marked with mph and km/h
Adjusted rubber buffers on the rear wheel suspension so that it does not touch the tires
The eight-tooth wheel in the steering gear is replaced by a seven-tooth wheel
1E 21000 and 1E 32010
The rear bumper can be fitted from the outside, previously only via the tank and spare wheel recess
Change in the position of the stop light switch with a corresponding change in the wiring harness
Changes to the clutch mechanism and braking system
1E 21207 and 1E 32201
New steering column top
September 1966
1E 21134 and 1E 32268
Modified folding wall in the trunk area
1E 21140 and 1E 32316
Modified radiator fan thermostat
1E 21207 and 1E 32201
New lever switch for indicator and low beam (C.25256)
1E 21215 and 1E 32597
Modified air filter including bracket
Bonnet, front fenders, shock absorbers and heater intake are now identical to those of the 2+2 models
1E 21235 and 1E 32667
Rubber grommets inserted on the contacts of the brake fluid and handbrake warning lamp to prevent short circuits
1E 21254 and 1E 32685
Rubber ring fitted to coil spring of rear engine mount
1E 21266 and 1E 32692
The illumination color on the instruments and switches changes from blue to green
New window guides in the doors
December 1966
Exhaust system in the engine area equipped with a heat shield
1E 21342 and 1E 32942
New clutch pedal with steel pad (C.26532) including new hydraulic cylinder with new piston (C.26531)
New gas pedal
New brake pedal with shorter piston in master cylinder
In the future, the silencer will no longer be welded to the pipes but attached with clamps
March 1967
1E 21388 and 1E 33150
Bulkhead paneling on the top right now made of hard fiber material instead of rexin-coated aluminum
Other types of glass are used on the windshield
1E 21442 and 1E 33549
New gear lever cuff (artificial leather instead of rubber bellows)
Adaptation of the gearbox and transmission tunnel cover
Bulkhead paneling above center now made of hard fiber material instead of rexin-coated aluminum
July 1967
Vehicles for US export now also equipped with hazard warning lights
1E 21223 and 1E 32609
Vehicles with existing rear window heating receive an integrated indicator light at the switch
Indicator lamp of the hazard warning lights gets a new insert (C.27599)
1E 21451 and 1E 33709
The tailpipe is no longer screwed to the exhaust, but is attached via a welded sheet metal strip
1E 21451 and 1E 33775
Changed the drain for rainwater in the doors
Various changes to the electrical system
The oil pressure control switch is replaced by a warning lamp
The opening for the oil pressure sensor is sealed with a plug
New rear wheel carrier (stub axle)
January 1968
1E 21473 and 1E 34147
Modified trim strip with new rubber guides (BD.17001/1) introduced for the radiator opening
1E 21584 and 1E 34550
Changed the front inner hood area to allow better access to the headlights
July 1968
Engine compression ratio now 9:1
1E 21518 and 1E 34339
Chrome wire spoke wheels are now fitted with forged steel hubs
1E 21579 and 1E 34458
Painted wire spoke wheels are now fitted with forged steel hubs
1E 21629 and 1E 34634
New fuel filter introduced with larger flow area
The filter element in the fuel filter is changed from gauze to fiberglass
Approval of Dunlop SP Sport tyres. USA exports are delivered with whitewall tires as standard
1E 21669 and 1E 34851
Drive axles now with grease nipples to better supply the joints with grease
1E 21807
New cooling system