Original Colors of the Jaguar E-Type (XKE), 1961-1974
Nelson has lived in Canada and Portugal and fell in love with the Jaguar XKE. He ran several websites with facts about that car.
Jaguar E-Type (Jaguar XKE)
This car was known as the Jaguar E Type in Europe and the Jaguar XKE in North America.
There's something special about a Jaguar E type that is just the way it rolled off the assembly line.
Today's Jaguar E Type lover or investor knows that the more his iconic car resembles the original that rolled off the line, the more valuable it will be, and therefore a greater return on his investment as well as a source of pleasure.
Through the life of an E type, it can change hands many times. The author may maintain the original color or change it to reflect his personal taste—thus unknowingly reducing the car´s value.
Remember that up until 1973 a customer could order an E Type Jag in any color, in addition to the regular colors available.
The following table lists the original color combinations of E types as they left the factory.
Jaguar E-Type Factory Color Combinations
| Combination Number | Body Color | Interior |
|---|---|---|
1 | Cream | Black |
2 | Warwick Grey | Red, light tan, dark blue |
3 | Sherwood Green | Suede green, light tan, tan |
4 | Dark Blue | Red, light blue, grey |
5 | Black | Red, grey, tan, light tan |
6 | Carmen Red | Black |
7 | Opalescent Silver Grey | Red, light blue, dark blue, grey |
8 | Opalescent Silver Blue | Grey, dark blue |
9 | Opalescent Dark Green | Suede green, beige, tan, light tan |
10 | Opalescent Maroon | Maroon, beige |
11 | Golden Sand | Red, light tan |
12 | Pale Primrose | Black, beige |
13 | Willow Green | Grey, suede green, tan, light tan |
14 | Beige | Red, suede green, tan, light tan |
15 | British Racing Green | Suede green, beige, tan, light tan |
16 | Ascot Fawn | Red, beige, cinnamon |
17 | Sable | Beige, grey, cinnamon |
18 | Light Blue | Dark blue, grey, light blue |
19 | Regency Red | Beige, grey |
20 | Old English White | Black, red, French blue, dark blue |
21 | Fern Grey | Moss green, olive, tan |
22 | Turquoise | Tan, terracotta, cinnamon |
23 | Green Sand | Tan, olive, cinnamon |
24 | Heather | Maroon, antelope, cerise |
25 | Lavender Blue | French blue, biscuit, dark blue |
26 | Signal Red | Black, biscuit, dark blue |
27 | Azure Blue | Dark blue, biscuit, cinnamon |
28 | Indigo | Red, light blue |
29 | Pearl | Dark blue, red |
30 | Opalescent Dark Blue | Dark blue, red |
31 | Opalescent Gunmetal | Dark blue, light blue, red, beige |
32 | Imperial Maroon | Tan |
33 | Cotswold Blue | Dark blue |
34 | Mist Grey | Red |
35 | Bronze | Beige, red, tan |
36 | Claret | Beige |
37 | Sand | Black, beige |
38 | Opalescent Maroon | Maroon, beige |
Now with the right year and month of manufacture of your Jaguar E-Type at hand, you can find the correct and original inside and out color combination for your car. Keep in mind again that a customer could factory-order any other color combination to suit their taste.
Year Combination Number
- 1961: 1-3-5-6-7-8-9-15-28-29-30-31-32-33-34-35-36
- 1962: Same as 1961
- 1963: 1-3-5-6-7-8-9-12-15-29-30-31-33-34-35-37-38
- 1964: Same as 1963
- 1965: 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12
- 1966: Same as 1965
- 1967: From September on: 1-2-4-5-6-7-8-10-11-12-13-14-15
- 1968: Same as 1967 until July. From August: 1-2-4-5-12-13-15-16-17-18-19-26
- 1969: Same as 1968 from August
- 1970: 2-4-5-12-13-15-16-17-18-19-20
- 1971: From March on: 2-4-5-12-13-15-16-17-18-19-20-26
- 1972: Same as 1971 until October. From October: 4-12-15-17-19-20-21-22-23-24-25-26-27
- 1973: Same as 1972 from October
- 1974: Same as 1972 from October
This content is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge and is not meant to substitute for formal and individualized advice from a qualified professional.
Comments
John Hendrusson on March 10, 2019:
Before I bought my XK120 it had been painted in a Jaguar series one cream/OEW.
I'd like to find the code for a repair is that possible?
Beverly Thomas on January 06, 2019:
Is it permissible to darken my original opalescent dark green paint?
Bobby E. Lee on October 02, 2018:
I HAVE A BRITISH RACING GREEN 1968 XKE COUPE WITH BLACK LEATHER INTERIOR
Tolovaj Publishing House from Ljubljana on March 26, 2015:
Cream with black interior is my favorite. I am surprised it is not on the list anymore from 1970. Anyway, having a chance to get a ride in any kind of these classics is definitely experience on its own.
Jason on November 19, 2012:
Appreciate the help, but there is something amiss. According to this list there was never any shade of green e-type with a black interior.
nelson soares (author) from Sunny Algarve on January 15, 2011:
They are really a blessing! Thanks for the comment Johnny!
JohnnySCash on January 13, 2011:
jaguars are a true blessing to drive.
nelson soares (author) from Sunny Algarve on January 05, 2011:
Thanks for reading IdeaMorphist!
IdeaMorphist from Chicagoland on January 05, 2011:
I love jags... so nice to know all this about the paint out there!! Thanks a bunch for sharing :)
nelson soares (author) from Sunny Algarve on May 05, 2010:
Rismayanti & earnesthub, Thanks for the read!
earnestshub from Melbourne Australia on May 02, 2010:
Love the hub! Old E-Types were works of art. I will come and spend some more time reading the links. I have built a "D" type motor from an E type, profiling the camshafts and making my own shims. I love the heads on early jags, although they were not bullet proof, the did allow the inline six to produce nice torque down low, and great horsepower for the time. Thanks for a great read. The information about jag paint is excellent and will be very useful as well.
Rismayanti from Tropical Island on May 01, 2010:
upss.. so complete.. great hub
