Jaguar XK120: engine colours

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

• Jaguar XK six: Semi-gloss black

  XK 3.4 · fitted 1948–1954 · block, semi-gloss

• Jaguar XK six: Bare as-cast aluminium

  XK 3.4, A-type head · fitted 1948–1954 · head, bare

• Jaguar XK six: Red

  XK 3.4, C-type head · fitted 1948–1954 · head, gloss

• Jaguar XK six: Bare polished aluminium

  XK 2.4, 3.4, 3.8 and 4.2 · fitted 1948–1954 · cam-cover, bare