Interior Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission JCNA Series 3 E-Type Judge s Guide Page 23
Woodwork, Vinyl & Leather (Except Seats) Woodwork The Series 3 E-Type does not have any factory-installed woodwork This includes a wood steering wheel or wood gear shift knob. Vinyl Interior colored vinyl is located on the following areas: Door sills (Interior Color) The area around the bonnet latches The area on the side and back of the seats, not the seat facings Black colored vinyl is located on the following areas: Dash Console 2+2 FHC header above windshield Page 24 JCNA Series 3 V-12 E-Type Judge s Guide
Door Sills The door sills or rocker panels are interior colored vinyl with chrome trim at the outer edge. As the door sill is mostly upholstery covered, it should be judged by the Interior Judge. For the Series 3 E-Type, the door sills are vinyl and not painted as on other models and should therefore be inspected by the Interior Judge. Inspect for wear from heal marks on both the vinyl door sill and the chrome trim. Note: The welting clipped onto the inside vertical edges of the door openings as this must match the leather and vinyl colors. Replacement welting is only available in black and must be colored to matched JCNA Series 3 E-Type Judge s Guide Page 25
Sun Visors The sun visors for the OTS Models are covered in black vinyl. The sun visors for the 2+2 FHC models are covered in the same material as the headliner. Missing sun visors are non-authentic Sun visors with visible stitching are non-authentic OTS Sun Visor The OTS sun visor is smooth black vinyl and is heat sealed at the edge all around. Due to the nature of this vinyl some wrinkles are usually visible and acceptable. 2+2 FHC Sun Visor The 2+2 FHC sun visor is covered with headliner fabric. No visible stitching. The front header of the top is covered in the medium grain black vinyl material Page 26 JCNA Series 3 V-12 E-Type Judge s Guide
Door Panels The color of the armrest is not an identical match to the door panel The door panels are interior color and come in two sections separated by the chrome trim strip. Both sections should match. However, even when new, the color of the armrest was not an identical match to the door panel. The window crank is chrome with round black plastic knobs. The interior door handle is chrome. Armrests The armrests are injection molded colored plastic. The color of the plastic is often not an exact match of the door panels. Leather (Except Seats) Leather (except seats) is located in the following areas: Console lid Grab handle on dash JCNA Series 3 E-Type Judge s Guide Page 27
Headliner/Underside of Top Open Two Seater Model The top headliner top is black vinyl with gray underside and completely heat-seamed except piping along body junction and cross seam at B-post rib The underside of the convertible top and the top bow covers should be painted gray. Some wrinkling may be apparent, and is acceptable, near the rear window glass where the top folds down. Convertible Top Underside Underside is a gray vinyl Gray Top Bows Bows covered in same material as top Top Bows Top bows are gray The vinyl top is fastened to the top bows using the same vinyl material fitted in a long tube-like manner. The 71 models have the center bows covered with vinyl that matches the interior. The 72-74 models have the center bows covered with vinyl that matches the gray from convertible top The top frames have a warning to tilt seats forward before lowering the top sign. Tilt Seat Warning Sign Page 28 JCNA Series 3 V-12 E-Type Judge s Guide
Top Latching Hardware All the top latching hardware and receivers are chrome plated Front Header of Top The front header of the top is covered in the black vinyl material 2+2 Fixed Head Coupe The 2+2 fhc head liner and side rails may be eithr gray or green. The quarter window surrounds and latch mechanisms are chrome plated. For the 1971 model, the hatch door hinge covers are black vinyl covered plastic with chrome edge trim. 2+2 FHC Rear Hatch Door Hinges For the 1972 model, the hatch door hinge covers are interior colored vinyl covered plastic with chrome edge trim. JCNA Series 3 E-Type Judge s Guide Page 29
2+2 FHC Luggage Compartment The luggage compartment floor rails are stainless with rubber inserts The vinyl covering in the luggage compartment is the same color as the rest of the interior. For the 1971 model, the rear seats of the 2+2 fhc are fixed. For the 1972-73 models, the rear seats-2+2 fhc fold down The prop-mechanism for the hatch door is chrome plated. Page 30 JCNA Series 3 V-12 E-Type Judge s Guide
Carpeting Carpeting, binding and heal pads should be the same color as the rest of the interior. Note: Unlike the earlier E-Types, the Series 3 E-Type does have a rubber gas peddle. Both the driver s side and the passenger side have vinyl heel pads. Two styles of carpet trim For the Series 3 E-Type, there were two styles of carpet trim: One style of carpet has the binding following the complete cut line The other style of carpet has the binding that does not follow the cut line for the gas pedal. Both are correct. Carpet is interior color with short pile. Four carpet studs per side. JCNA Series 3 E-Type Judge s Guide Page 31
Hardware, Steering Wheel & Instruments Hardware Radios For 1971, the dealer often installed, but not always, a Phillips radio. For 1972-74 the factory installed a British Leyland radio. This radio has the British Leyland pinwheel insignia on the left side. --Need photo of Phillips radio British Leyland radio There are four speakers, two are set in the console behind the black slats, two are located in the back behind the seats in the side panels. The radio surround is black with a wrinkle finish When the optional radio is not fitted, there is a leather cover plate in its place. Radio Banking Plate-Gray Leather Cigar Lighter For air conditioned cars, the cigar lighter is located in front of the cubby box. For non-air conditioned cars, the cigar lighter is located above the radio. Page 32 JCNA Series 3 V-12 E-Type Judge s Guide
Gear Shift Selector Manual Transmission Shifter Knob The manual transmission shifter knob is black plastic. The shift pattern is marked in white. Automatic Transmission Shifter Knob The automatic transmission shifter knob is a T shaped black plastic handle. There are no shift marks on the handle. The P R N D 2 1 pattern is on the console. There is a bristled opening through the console. Gear Shift Boot Manual Gear Shift Boot Manual transmission shifter boot is black leather JCNA Series 3 E-Type Judge s Guide Page 33
Hand Brake Lever The emergency brake handle and knob are chrome plated. There are three different hand lever designs. 1971 handles were short Middle handles longer Late handles had a bend at the end OTS chassis no. 1S.1152-rhd and 1S.20122-lhd 2+2 chassis no. 1S.50872-rhd and 1S.72357-lhd Early Model-Straight Hand Brake Later Model-Angled Hand Brake Fresh-Air Vents In April 1972, fresh-air vents, with control levers inside the cockpit, are fitted beginning with the following chassis numbers. OTS chassis no. 1S.1236-rhd and 1S.20173-lhd 2+2 chassis no. 1S.51016-rhd and 1S.72682-lhd Air Conditioner The A/C surround is black wrinkle paint with black injection molded louvers The A/C vents should be examined for condition, missing/broken blades and uniformity as the originals are no longer available. When replacing one, all four must be replaced to ensure uniformity. Rear View Mirror Rear view mirror should be examined for condition/cleanliness of glass and surrounding housing The clamp should be a satin silver finish The vertical rod should be gloss or semi gloss black and not scratched from numerous mirror removals and adjustments. Page 34 JCNA Series 3 V-12 E-Type Judge s Guide
Ash Tray Ashtray has a wrinkle black finish with a chrome leaper on the lid Cubby Box Between Seats Cubby box is interior color Top section leather Sides are vinyl Steering Wheel The steering wheel is leather wrapped by the factory. The 15-inch steering wheel has three brushed aluminum spokes, each with four holes. JCNA Series 3 E-Type Judge s Guide Page 35
Horn Button Horn button is a black textured vinyl with the Growler outline Early 71 has Growler ONLY outlined in gold. 1971-74 models have Growler outlined in gold and the addition of an outer gold ring. Early 1971 has only gold outlined growler Later 71-74 models have gold in the recessed ring and around the growler Instruments Dash with AC Dash without AC All center dash switches are of the rocker style, not the toggle switches. The gauges are all manufactured by the Smith company. For the 1971 model, the clock is manufactured by Smith. For the 1972-74 models, the clock is manufactured by Kenzil. Page 36 JCNA Series 3 V-12 E-Type Judge s Guide
Dash The dash is covered in fine grain black vinyl All instrument surrounds should be satin black without scratches The front of the dash, where the instruments are located, is coarse grain black vinyl The right and left side of the dash have black plastic triangular end caps which are finished in high gloss except early for early models which are matte black. Grab Handle Grab handle on the passenger side only Grab handle is covered in black leather Chrome fastener and chrome pin at each end JCNA Series 3 E-Type Judge s Guide Page 37
Ignition Key Surround Early ignition switch with missing surround Late ignition switch with rubber surround in place Ignition key surround is a thick rubber bumper-often missing Page 38 JCNA Series 3 V-12 E-Type Judge s Guide
Seats (Leather), Squabs & Belts Seats and Squabs Seat facings (cushions) backrests (squabs), headrests, and cubby box cover are leather Seat sides and back panels are vinyl Seat recliner mechanism has a chrome lever with plastic tips Two seat recliner mechanism per seat for the fixed head coupe model One seat recliner mechanism per seat on the OTS model Parcel Box Behind OTS Model Seats Covered in an upholstery colored moquette Interior has upholstery colored carpet Chrome plated hardware JCNA Series 3 E-Type Judge s Guide Page 39
Seat Belts 71 Lift Buckle 73-74 Press Buckle Seat Belt Style There are two types of seat belts: Lift style buckle with the leaper and the word JAGUAR Press style buckle with orange button Seat Belt Color Belt webbing may be either black or beige Page 40 JCNA Series 3 V-12 E-Type Judge s Guide
Seat Belt Hoop Early 1971 models have Kangol seatbelt hoop fastened to the same bolt as holds on the hard top when fitted Most models have seatbelt hoop on back of seat 1971 models had Kangol seat belts that were routed around the seat through a wire loop secured to the same post used to secure a factory hardtop if supplied. For the 1972-74 models, the black seat belt hoop is located on the back of the seat. Note: Beige seatbelt Seat Pattern The leather on the seats has a diamond shaped perforation. Other designs or perforations are not correct and must receive non-authentic deductions. JCNA Series 3 E-Type Judge s Guide Page 41
Kick Panels The kick panels are interior color. Interior Judge Bonnet Latches Bonnet locking levers and escutcheons are chrome plated Philips head screws Page 42 JCNA Series 3 V-12 E-Type Judge s Guide