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Year of Manufacture: 1957 - 1960
Number Produced: 2,671
Chassis Number Range: 827,001 - 827,663 (RHD) / 837,001 - 839,010 (LHD)
Designer: Sir William Lyons
A Restorer's Guide to the XK150 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 |
|---|---|
| Pearl Grey | Red, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Grey |
| Imperial Maroon | Maroon |
| Cream | Red, Light Blue, Dark Blue |
| Indigo Blue | Light Blue, Dark Blue, Grey |
| Claret | Red, Maroon |
| Cotswold Blue | Dark Blue, Grey |
| Black | Red, Tan, Grey |
| Mist Grey | Red, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Grey |
| Sherwood Green | Tan, Suede Green |
| Carmen Red | Red |
| British Racing Green | Tan, Suede Green |
| Cornish Grey | Red, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Grey |
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 XK150 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
Dark Blue
Pale Shadow Blue
French Blue
Old Grey (Antiqued)
Grey
Suede Green
Maroon
Matador Red
Cherry Red
New Tan
Cinnamon (Antiqued)
Biscuit Light Tan
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 XK150 Drop Head CoupĂ© (DHC) models featured Piping matching the main trim colour. See the above Original Colours chart for more information.Â
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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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.
From our Handbook
Complete Trim Kit
- This complete trim kit includes all the main Trim Panels, Carpets and Flooring, Boot / Trunk area and Re-Trim kits for the Jaguar XK150 Drop Head Coupé (DHC).
- Includes items 01 to 24 listed below.
- Does not include items listed as “Optional Extra” – such as the Seat Foam Paddings + Woodwork.
Door Panels & Pocket Flap
- Pre-cut and trimmed Hardboard Panels for the Main Door Panel area.
- Includes fully trimmed Pocket Flap, with Piping on top edge.
Door Surround Re-Trim Kit
- Pre-cut loose materials for re-trimming the Door Surround area of your XK.
- Includes pre-sewn piping for using to fill in bodywork gaps, as original.
Door Panel - Lower Re-Trim Kit
- Pre-cut and glued loose materials for re-trimming the Lower Door Panel area.
Door Pockets
- Pre-cut and riveted Millboard Pockets for your Inner Doors.
- Includes flocked lining finish.
- Also includes pre-cut loose material.
Door Pull Armrest
- Fully Trimmed Door Armrests, including moulded Plastic lower section, and Chrome strip, and Padded Top Section.
***Optional Extra***
A Post Footwell Panels
- Pre-cut & trimmed Millboard Panels for your A Post Footwell areas.
- Differs between LHD models and RHD models, for Left Hand A Post Cover.
Quarter "B" Post Panels
- Pre-cut & trimmed Aluminium Panels  for your Quarter Panel B Post area.
Under Dash Panel
- Pre-cut & trimmed Millboard Panel for your Underdash area.
- Varied between Round (Early Cars) and Square (Late Cars) Heaters…
Round Heater: up to 831,139 (LHD)
Square Heater: from 831,140 + (LHD)
Wheel Arch Covers - Main
- Pre-cut materials for re-covering the main area of your Wheelarch body work.
Wheel Arch Covers - Lower
- Pre-cut materials for re-covering the lower area of your Wheelarch body work.
Dash Board Re-Trim Kit
- Pre-cut & sewn materials for the Dash Top & Dash Board Facia area.
- Varied between LHD and RHD models.
Rear Bulkhead Panel
- Pre-cut felt backed Hardura material for the Rear Bulkhead area.
- Includes binding on all edges as per original.
Light Area Parcel Shelf
- Pre-cut, moulded and trimmed Millboard Panel for the rear parcel shelf light area.
- Trimmed in match “West of England” Wool Union Cloth, as per the Headliner Kit.
Diff Hump
- Pre-cut and sewn Moquette material for the Rear Diff / Transmission Hump.
Rear Hatch Access Re-Trim Kit
- Pre-cut felt backed Hardura material for the Rear Hatch Access Door Panel.
- Includes binding on all edges as per original.
- Includes pre-cut & sewn Moquette material for the main Cockpit side of the hatch.
Windscreen Frame Re-Trim Kit
- Pre-cut and sewn, and top-stitched, materials for re-covering the front Screen Frame area.
Boot Lid Panel
- Pre-cut & trimmed Hardboard Panel for the Boot Lid area.
- Also includes pore-cut material to re-cover your Boot Hinge panel.
Boot Filler Neck Re-Trim Kit
- Pre-cut Moquette material for re-trimming the inner Boot / Trunk area Petrol Filler Neck bodywork.
Glove Cubby Boxes
- Fully Trimmed Millboard Glove Box.
- Trimmed in Green Flocked Paper, as original.
- Differs between RHD and LHD models.
Headliner Lining Kit
- Pre-cut and sewn “West of England” Union Cloth for re-trimming your inner roof lining area.
- Includes pre-sewn loops on reverse of headliner for trimming to car.
Trim Panel Fixing Kit
- Fixing Clips used to attach your main Trim Panels to the bodywork of your car.
Seat Cover Kit
- 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 Cushion Padding
- Moulded Foams for the Front Seat Cushions.
***Optional Extra***
Seat Backrest Padding
- Moulded Foams for the Front Seat Backrests.
***Optional Extra***
Seat Side & Top Blanks
- Pre-cut Millboard Panels for the Side and Top panels of your Seat Covers.
Centre Cushion - Round Front
- Pre-cut and sewn materials for the Centre Cushion Armrest area in between the Front Seats.
- Includes piping surround as original.
- Includes Handbrake Cover for LHD and RHD versions.
- Includes 17mm Foam to padding.
Ctr Cushion Blank - Round
- Pre-cut and riveted Millboard Panel for under the Centre Cushion Armrest.
Rear Seat Cover Kit
- Fully Sewn material covers for Re-Trimming the Rear Seat Cushions and Backrests.
- Includes 2″ Foam Paddings for the inners of the covers.
- Does not include plywood base.
Seat Wadding Kit
- Used to “pad out” small areas of the Seat Covers that the Foams cannot fill, for best results.
***Optional Extra***
Seat Clips
- “U” Shaped Black Seat Clips, to help Re-Trimming your Seat Covers.
***Optional Extra***
Carpet Set
- 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.
- Includes pre-sewn Gear Lever Gaitor attached to the Gearbox Transmission Tunnel carpet.
- Differs between LHD / RHD and Automatic / Manual transmission.
- Gearbox / Clutch Housing area differed between Round (Early Cars) and Square (Late Cars) Heaters…
Round Heater: up to 831,139 (LHD)
Square Heater: from 831,140 + (LHD)
Underfelt Kit
- Pre-cut Felt Sound Proofing for under the carpets.
- Differs between LHD / RHD and Automatic / Manual transmission.
- Gearbox / Clutch Housing area differed between Round (Early Cars) and Square (Late Cars) Heaters…
Round Heater: up to 831,139 (LHD)
Square Heater: from 831,140 + (LHD)
Boot Trunk Mat
- Pre-cut, and edged with Binding, felt backed Hardura Mat for your Boot / Trunk Flooring.
Boot Trunk Side Panels
- Pre-cut, and edged with Binding, felt backed Hardura Mat for your Boot / Trunk Side Panels.
Carpet Fixing Kit
- Fixing clips used to attach your Carpet Set to the bodywork of your car.
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