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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)
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.
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See for yourself…and remember – it is our accurate pattern making (all from original templates & donor cars) and in-depth knowledge of these cars, as well as our precise, modern-day manufacturing processes that enable us to produce world class, award winning kits rarely rivalled by others.
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.
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