Jaguar E-type Series 1: engine colours

Every engine recorded for this car, and where its colour is documented.

• Jaguar XK six: Black

  XK 2.4, 3.4, 3.8 and 4.2 · fitted 1961–1968 · block, gloss

• Jaguar XK six: Gold

  XK 3.8 and 4.2, straight-port head · fitted 1961–1968 · head, gloss

• Jaguar XK six: Bare polished aluminium

  XK 2.4, 3.4, 3.8 and 4.2 · fitted 1961–1968 · cam-cover, bare

• Jaguar XK six: Vitreous enamel

  XK 3.8 and 4.2 · fitted 1961–1968 · manifold, gloss