Thanks Jack. My personal opinion on the 'V' code system is it was launched around 1960/61. I base this on the fact that it conveniently glosses over any mention of the Automatic, and would have been a necessary system to be adopted with the impending introduction of a significantly expanded range (Sheerline/Utility/Fourstar etc).

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As you've shown, the Greenbook was an essential item for keeping the Parts Division and the dealers synchronized - within that, I'm sure the 'V' code system was essential. This article tells a little more about the Victa Bible:

February, 1968

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