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Jaguar XK120 Drop Head Coupé (DHC)

Year of Manufacture: 1953 - 1954 Number Produced: 1,767 Chassis Number Range: 667,001 to 667,294 (RHD) / 677,001 to 678,472 (LHD) Designer: Sir William Lyons

A Restorer's Guide to the XK120 DHC

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

PAINT COLOUR INTERIOR TRIM COLOUR OPTIONS
Suede Green Suede Green
Ivory Red, Pale Blue
Birch Grey Red, Grey, Pale Blue
Battleship Grey Red, Grey
Lavender Grey Red, Suede Green, Pale Blue
Gunmetal Red, Grey, Pale Blue
Black Tan, Red, Grey, Biscuit Light Tan, Pigskin
Pale Green Metallic Grey, Pale Blue
Dove Grey Tan, Biscuit Light Tan
Bronze Biscuit Light Tan, Tan

Information from: Porter, P. (1988) Original Jaguar XK – The Restorer’s Guide to Jaguar XK120, XK140 and XK150 Drophead Coupe, Fixed-Head Coupe and Roadster – Bay View Books Ltd.

 


Jaguar XK120 Drop Head Coupe (DHC) 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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Dark Blue
Dark Blue
Dark Blue
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Pale Shadow Blue
Pale Shadow Blue
Pale Shadow Blue
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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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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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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 XK120 Drop Head Coupé (DHC) 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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What year was your classic car manufactured?

If you know your chassis number, then this is always useful information to know as it can help us identify certain interior trim changes specifications...

Please select any materials that you are interested in using for your restoration. You can then explain in more details, if required. using the "Additional Information" text box at below.

Please note that some Marques of car used the same colour piping as the main trim colour e.g. Jaguars. Other Marques used a variety of colours to piping Seats / Panels. We can offer "as original" or a more custom finish (* surcharges may apply)

Remember - we require your full postal address in order to send the requested samples.

Please note that photos / website images can be very misleading due to light / photo / screen settings. We strongly recommend our customers request physical samples prior to confirming orders.

Please select any areas of the car that you require interior trim parts for. You can then explain in more details the specific parts using the "Additional Information" text box at below.

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Trim Panels

Complete Trim Kit

Jaguar XK120 Drop Head-Coupe (DHC) Complete Trim Kit

Illustration Reference: 01 - 14

Materials: Leather, Vinyl, Wool, Hardura, Felt, Union Cloth, Moquette, Hardboard, Millboard, Foam, Metal, Flocked Paper, Piping

  • This complete trim kit includes all the main Trim Panels, Carpets and Flooring, Boot / Trunk area and Re-Trim kits for the Jaguar XK120 Drop Head Coupe (DHC).
  • Includes items 01 to 14 listed below.
  • Does not include items listed as “Optional Extra” – such as the Seat Foam Paddings + Woodwork.

Door Panels & Pocket Flap

Jaguar XK120 Drop Head-Coupe (DHC) Door Panels & Pocket Flap

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Materials: Leather, Vinyl, Hardboard, Foam, Piping

  • Pre-cut and trimmed Hardboard Panels for the Main Door Panel area.
  • Includes fully trimmed Pocket Flap, with Piping on top edge.

A Post Footwell Panels

Jaguar XK120 Drop Head-Coupe (DHC) A Post Footwell Panels

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Materials: Leather, Vinyl, Millboard

  • Pre-cut & trimmed Millboard Panels for your lower A Post Footwell areas.
  • Option to Include or Exclude Pre-Trimmed Hole for the Air Vent.

Quarter "B" Post Panels

Jaguar XK120 Drop Head-Coupe (DHC) Quarter

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Materials: Leather, Vinyl, Metal

  • Pre-cut & trimmed Aluminium Panels  for your Quarter Panel B Post area.

Under Dash Panel

Jaguar XK120 Drop Head-Coupe (DHC) Under Dash Panel

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Materials: Leather, Vinyl, Millboard

  • Pre-cut & trimmed Millboard Panel for your Underdash area.
  • Options to Include or Excluder pre-trimmed holes for the factory Radio.

Dash Top Panel

Jaguar XK120 Drop Head-Coupe (DHC) Dash Top Panel

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Materials: Leather, Vinyl, Hardboard

  • Pre-cut & trimmed Hardboard for your Dash Top Panel area.

Boot Lid Panel

Jaguar XK120 Drop Head-Coupe (DHC) Boot Lid Panel

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Materials: Leather, Vinyl, Hardboard

  • Pre-cut & trimmed Hardboard Panel for the Boot Lid area.
  • Also includes pre-cut and trimmed Hardboard Panel for the Spare Wheel Cover area.

Rear Parcel Shelf

Jaguar XK120 Drop Head-Coupe (DHC) Rear Parcel Shelf

Illustration Reference: 06A

Materials: Leather, Vinyl, Hardboard

  • Pre-cut & trimmed Hardboard for your horizontal Rear Shelf area.

Rear Parcel Shelf

Jaguar XK120 Drop Head-Coupe (DHC) Rear Parcel Shelf

Illustration Reference: 06B

Materials: Union Cloth, Millboard

  • Pre-cut & trimmed Millboard for your vertical Rear Shelf area.
  • Trimmed in “West of England” Union Cloth Headlining.

Lower Bulkhead Re-Trim Kit

Jaguar XK120 Drop Head-Coupe (DHC) Lower Bulkhead Re-Trim Kit

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Materials: Leather, Vinyl, Moquette

  • Pre-cut materials for re-covering your Lower Rear Bulkhead body work.
  • Note that the materials varied in this area depending on your Chassis Number

 

Tool Box Panels & Re-Trim Kit

Jaguar XK120 Drop Head-Coupe (DHC) Tool Box Panels & Re-Trim Kit

Illustration Reference: 09

Materials: Leather, Vinyl, Union Cloth, Hardboard

  • Pre-cut & trimmed Hardboard & Millboard Panels for your Rear Tool Box area.
  • Trimmed in a mixture of “West of England” Union Cloth Headliner and Vinyl / Leathercloth.

 

Headliner Lining Kit

Jaguar XK120 Drop Head-Coupe (DHC) Headliner Lining Kit

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Materials: Union Cloth

  • Pre-cut and sewn “West of England” Union Cloth for re-trimming your inner roof lining area.

Boot Filler Neck Re-Trim Kit

Jaguar XK120 Drop Head-Coupe (DHC) Boot Filler Neck Re-Trim Kit

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Materials: Moquette

  • Pre-cut Moquette material for re-trimming the inner Boot / Trunk area Petrol Filler Neck bodywork.

Trim Panel Fixing Kit

Jaguar XK120 Drop Head-Coupe (DHC) Trim Panel Fixing Kit

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Materials: Metal

  • Fixing Clips used to attach your main Trim Panels to the bodywork of your car.
Seat Covers & Hardware

Seat Cover Kit

Jaguar XK120 Drop Head-Coupe (DHC) Seat Cover Kit

Illustration Reference: 10

Materials: Leather, Vinyl, Moquette, Foam, Scrim

  • Fully Sewn material covers for Re-Trimming the Front Seat Cushions and Backrests.
  • Includes sewn in scrim for attaching to the Seat Padding Foams.
  • Includes Moquette Backrest backs as per original specification.
  • Includes loose material for the Seat Side and Top Millboard Blanks.

Seat Padding Foams

Jaguar XK120 Drop Head-Coupe (DHC) Seat Padding Foams

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Materials: Foam

  • Moulded Foams for the Front Seat Cushion and Backrests.

 

***Optional Extra***

Seat Side & Top Blanks

Jaguar XK120 Drop Head-Coupe (DHC) Seat Side & Top Blanks

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Materials: Millboard

  • Pre-cut Millboard Panels for the Side and Top panels of your Seat Covers.

Centre Cushion Armrest

Jaguar XK120 Drop Head-Coupe (DHC) Centre Cushion Armrest

Illustration Reference: 11

Materials: Leather, Vinyl, Foam, Piping

  • Pre-cut and sewn materials for the Centre Cushion Armrest area in between the Front Seats.
  • Includes piping surround as original.

 

Centre Cushion Armrest Blank

Jaguar XK120 Drop Head-Coupe (DHC) Centre Cushion Armrest Blank

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Materials: Millboard

  • Pre-cut and riveted Millboard Panel for under the Centre Cushion Armrest.

 

Handbrake (Gauntlet) Cover

Jaguar XK120 Drop Head-Coupe (DHC) Handbrake (Gauntlet) Cover

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Materials: Leather

  • Pre-cut and sewn leather cover for the Hand-brake area.
  • Note that there were two varieties made by Jaguar; we can offer both styles.

Seat Wadding Kit

Jaguar XK120 Drop Head-Coupe (DHC) Seat Wadding Kit

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Materials: Foam

  • Used to “pad out” small areas of the Seat Covers that the Foams cannot fill, for best results.

 

***Optional Extra***

Seat Clips

Jaguar XK120 Drop Head-Coupe (DHC) Seat Clips

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Materials: Metal

  • “U” Shaped Black Seat Clips, to help Re-Trimming your Seat Covers.

 

***Optional Extra***

Carpets & Flooring

Carpet Set

Jaguar XK120 Drop Head-Coupe (DHC) Carpet Set

Illustration Reference: 12

Materials: Leather, Wool

  • Pre-cut, and edged with Binding, Carpet pieces for the main cockpit of your car.
  • Binding / Edging to original specification.
  • Includes self coloured Leather heelpads on Driver and Passenger Front Floors, including “Cross-Stitch” as original for the Xk120 models.
  • Includes pre-sewn Gear Lever Gaitor attached to the Gearbox Transmission Tunnel carpet.

Underfelt Kit

Jaguar XK120 Drop Head-Coupe (DHC) Underfelt Kit

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Materials: Felt

  • Pre-cut Felt Sound Proofing for under the carpets.

Boot Trunk Mat & Sides

Jaguar XK120 Drop Head-Coupe (DHC) Boot Trunk Mat & Sides

Illustration Reference: 14

Materials: Wool, Hardura

  • Pre-cut, and edged with Binding, felt backed Hardura Mat for your Boot / Trunk Flooring.
  • Also includes Hardura material for the Boot Sides and Back Panels.

 

Carpet Fixing Kit

Jaguar XK120 Drop Head-Coupe (DHC) Carpet Fixing Kit

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Materials: Moulded Plastic

  • Fixing clips used to attach your Carpet Set to the bodywork of your car.