Ford Anglia Identification Plate information taken from The Ford Anglia Parts List.
This identification plate was used on vehicles from 1962 to 1965.
The identification plate is located inside the engine compartment on the right hand inner wing.
The following is an example of the identification plate and the type of information shown.
The breakdown of the information is as follows:
VEHICLE NO
Taking the Example on the plate shown above: Z 22 C 62345 M
This is broken down into five distinct parts.
Z 22 C 62345 M
The first letter(s) denote where the vehicle has been assembled.
Z = Dagenham
H = Halewood
D = Doncaster
SO = Southampton
Z 22 C 62345 M
The next two numbers denote the body type
21 = Anglia Saloon
22 = Anglia Saloon Deluxe
23 = Anglia Estate
24 = Anglia Estate Deluxe
26 = Anglia Super Saloon
27 = 5 cwt Standard Van
28 = 7 cwt Standard Van
29 = 7 cwt Deluxe Van
Z 22 C 62345 M
The next letter denotes the Year of Manufacture. In this instance C = 1963
| Month / Year | 1962 (B) | 1963 (C) | 1964 (D) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | C | B | |
| February | K | R | |
| March | D | A | |
| April | E | G | |
| May | L | C | |
| June | Y | K | |
| July | S | D | |
| August | T | E | |
| September | J | L | |
| October | U | Y | |
| November | M | S | |
| December | P | T |
Z 22 C 62345 M
The next numbers are the actual identification number of the vehicle.
Z 22 C 62345 M
The final letter denotes the Month of Production.
In this instance M = November.
Please note that the 1962 cars do not have this last letter on their ID Plates.
MODEL No
105E = Saloon / Estate
307E = Van
PAINT CODE
This is the paint code used for the vehicle.
In this instance AH = Sunburst Yellow
TRIM COMB No
This is the trim code used for the vehicle.
In this instance B180 = P.V.C in Teal Blue
(© Ford Motor Company Ltd – 1966)
Specialised Companies still manufacture Ford Anglia Identification Plates to help give your car that authentic look when restoring your Ford Anglia.