Jaguar, E Type Fixed Head Coupé, Series 1 (3.8ltr) - Two Seater

Year of Manufacture: 1961 - 1964 Number Produced: 7,670 Chassis Number Range: 860001 - 861799 (RHD) / 885001 - 890873 (LHD) Designer: Malcolm Sayer

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A Restorer's Guide to the E-Type Fixed Head Coupe (FHC) Series 1 (3.8ltr)

Original Colours
Interior Trim Panels
Seat Kits
Carpets & Flooring
Boot / Trunk
Weather Equipment

Please note that there were production inconsistencies during this period, so colours should be chosen on individual basis.

PAINT COLOUR	INTERIOR TRIM COLOUR OPTIONS
Indigo	Red, Light Blue
Carmen Red	Biscuit Light Tan, Red, Black
British Racing Green	Suede Green, Beige, Tan, Biscuit Light Tan
Pearl	Dark Blue, Red
Opalescent Dark Blue	Dark Blue, Red
Opalescent Gunmetal	Dark Blue, Light Blue, Red, Beige
Opalescent Dark Green	Suede Green, Beige, Tan, Biscuit Light Tan
Opalescent Silver Grey	Red, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Grey
Imperial Maroon	Tan
Cream	Cream, Red, Black
Opalescent Silver Blue	Grey, Dark Blue
Sherwood Green	Suede Green, Biscuit Light Tan, Tan
Black	Red, Grey, Tan, Biscuit Light Tan
Cotswold Blue	Dark Blue
Mist Grey	Red
Bronze	Beige, Red, Tan
Claret	Beige
Sand	Black, Beige
Opalescent Maroon	Maroon, Beige
Pale Primrose	Black, Beige

Information from: Porter, P. (1990) Original Jaguar E-Type – The Restorer’s Guide to 3.8, 4.2, and V12 Roadster, Fixed Head Coupé and 2+2 – Bay View Books Ltd.

Jaguar E-Type Fixed Head Coupe (XKE FHC) Original Colours supplied by John Skinner Ltd

It is widely accepted that the interpretation of original shades varies depending on who you ask – and may well have varied from the original factory production line. As a result, John Skinner Ltd offers multiple shade options for each original colour.

Black

Saville Grey

French Blue

Old Grey (Antiqued)

Grey

Dark Blue

Pale Shadow Blue

Suede Green

Maroon

Matador Red

Cherry Red

New Tan

Cinnamon (Antiqued)

Biscuit Light Tan

Barley Beige

Old Beige (Antiqued)

Stone

Light Stone Beige

Magnolia

Parchment

Colour names refer to internal John Skinner Ltd colour names, not necessarily the names Jaguar originally used for these colours.

We can also offer non-original custom colour schemes if you so desire. Please see our online shop for more details.

As part of the quotation/ordering process, we will arrange for samples to be sent for final confirmation – so browse and shop with complete peace of mind, knowing that we will guide you through step-by-step with all the information you require.

A note on Piping/Beading

Jaguar E Type models featured Piping matching the main trim colour. See the above Original Colours chart for more information.

We can also offer the largest range of non-standard “bespoke” colours schemes for those looking for a more customised finish.

Interior Trim Panels

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Seat Kits

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Carpets & Flooring

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Boot / Trunk

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Weather Equipment

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Whether you’re a professional trimmer or an amateur enthusiast – a John Skinner Ltd kit is the best way to kick-start your interior trim restoration.