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Jaguar, E Type Open Two-Seater Roadster (OTS), Series 1 (4.2ltr)

Year of Manufacture: 1964 - 1967 Number Produced: 6,751 Chassis Number Range: 1E1001 - 1E1863 (RHD) / 1E10001 - 1E15888 (LHD) Designer: Malcolm Sayer

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A Restorer's Guide to the E-Type Open Two-Seater (OTS) / Roadster Series 1 (4.2ltr)

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 CoupĂ© and 2+2 – Bay View Books Ltd.

 


Jaguar E-Type Open Two-Seater (XKE OTS/DHC) Roadster 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
Black
Black
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Saville Grey
Saville Grey
Saville Grey
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French Blue
French Blue
French Blue
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Old Grey (Antiqued)
Old Grey (Antiqued)
Old Grey (Antiqued)
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Grey
Grey
Grey
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Dark Blue
Dark Blue
Dark Blue
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Pale Shadow Blue
Pale Shadow Blue
Pale Shadow Blue
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Suede Green
Suede Green
Suede Green
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Maroon
Maroon
Maroon
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Matador Red
Matador Red
Matador Red
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Cherry Red
Cherry Red
Cherry Red
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New Tan
New Tan
New Tan
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Cinnamon (Antiqued)
Cinnamon (Antiqued)
Cinnamon (Antiqued)
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Biscuit Light Tan
Biscuit Light Tan
Biscuit Light Tan
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Barley Beige
Barley Beige
Barley Beige
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Old Beige (Antiqued)
Old Beige (Antiqued)
Old Beige (Antiqued)
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Stone
Stone
Stone
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Light Stone Beige
Light Stone Beige
Light Stone Beige
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Magnolia
Magnolia
Magnolia
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Parchment
Parchment
Parchment
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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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…and people say that “pre-manufactured upholstery kits will never fit“.

Our customers beg to differ; and we have the photos to prove it – thanks to thousands of loyal clients from all over the world keeping us informed about their restorations.

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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