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Series 3 V12 E-Type Judge’s Guide

Presented at the 2006 Seattle, WA AGM Compiled by Steve Kennedy of the Rocky Mtn. Jaguar Club

Contributors: Stew Jones of the Jaguar Club of the Southern New England

Stew Cleave, Chief Judge of the Jaguar Owner's Club of Oregon Larry Harris (Cover Photo) of the Jaguar Associates Group of San Francisco

Dana Brown of the Jaguar Associate Group of San Francisco Gary George, Chief Judge of the Rocky Mtn. Jaguar Club

Sherman D Taffel, of the Nation’s Capital Jaguar Owners Club Dan Watkins of the Jaguar Affiliates Group of Michigan

Dick Cavicke of the San Diego Jaguar Club

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Table of Contents

SERIES 3 E-TYPE JUDGES GUIDE INTRODUCTION................................................VII

EXTERIOR...................................................................................................................... 1

Body, Doors & Bonnet (Including Door Jambs, Sills, Shut/Hinge Faces) ............................... 1 Body............................................................................................................................................ 1

Body Panels ............................................................................................................................ 2 Side View Mirror .................................................................................................................... 3

Doors........................................................................................................................................... 4 Door Jambs ............................................................................................................................. 4 Shut/Hinge Faces .................................................................................................................... 5 Door Sills ................................................................................................................................ 5 VIN Number Tag .................................................................................................................... 6

Paint Finish ................................................................................................................................. 6 Bonnet ......................................................................................................................................... 7

Grille and Under Valance Air Scoop...................................................................................... 8 Headlamps............................................................................................................................... 9

Headlamp Rim .................................................................................................................... 9 Headlamp Bucket................................................................................................................ 9

Front Turn Signal.................................................................................................................... 9 Front Side Marker Lamp......................................................................................................... 9 Bumpers ................................................................................................................................ 10 Front License Plate Assembly .............................................................................................. 11

Boot........................................................................................................................................... 12 Boot Lid Insignias................................................................................................................. 12 Fuel Filler Door..................................................................................................................... 12 Tail Lamps ............................................................................................................................ 12 Tail Lamp Finishers .............................................................................................................. 13 Rear Side Marker Lamps ...................................................................................................... 13 Reversing/Backup Lamps ..................................................................................................... 13 Rear License Plate Bracket ................................................................................................... 13

Tail Pipe Configuration............................................................................................................. 13 Four Fantail Exhaust Pipes ................................................................................................... 13 Twin Exhaust Pipes............................................................................................................... 13 Rear Body Under-Panel ........................................................................................................ 14

Glass.......................................................................................................................................... 15 Windscreen Glass and Trim.................................................................................................. 15 Windscreen Wiper Blades and Wiper Arms......................................................................... 15 Door Glass ............................................................................................................................ 16 Rear Glass (OTS Model) ...................................................................................................... 16 Rear Hatch Glass (2+2 FHC Model Only) ........................................................................... 16

Chrome Work (Including Accessories, Tail Pipes and Resonators) ...................................... 17 Accessories ............................................................................................................................... 17

AMCO Grille Surround ........................................................................................................ 17

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Luggage Rack ....................................................................................................................... 17 Radio Antenna ...................................................................................................................... 18

Tail Pipes (Exhaust Tips).......................................................................................................... 18 Resonators................................................................................................................................. 18 Door Handles ............................................................................................................................ 18 Windshield Surround ................................................................................................................ 18

Top, Side Curtains, Tonneau & Boot Cover (Excluding Glass) OTS/DHC Only, No Saloons ......................................................................................................................................... 18

Top ............................................................................................................................................ 18 Vinyl Top.............................................................................................................................. 19

OTS Models ...................................................................................................................... 19 Hardtop ................................................................................................................................. 20

Side Curtains............................................................................................................................. 20 Tonneau & Boot Cover............................................................................................................. 20

Wheels .......................................................................................................................................... 21 Steel Wheels.............................................................................................................................. 21 Wire Wheels.............................................................................................................................. 21 Knock Off Hub Nuts................................................................................................................. 21

Tires.............................................................................................................................................. 22

INTERIOR ..................................................................................................................... 23

Woodwork, Vinyl & Leather (Except Seats)............................................................................ 24 Woodwork................................................................................................................................. 24 Vinyl ......................................................................................................................................... 24

Door Sills .............................................................................................................................. 25 Sun Visors............................................................................................................................. 26

OTS Sun Visor.................................................................................................................. 26 2+2 FHC Sun Visor .......................................................................................................... 26

Door Panels........................................................................................................................... 27 Armrests............................................................................................................................ 27

Leather (Except Seats) .............................................................................................................. 27

Headliner/Underside of Top....................................................................................................... 28 Open Two Seater Model ........................................................................................................... 28 Convertible Top Underside....................................................................................................... 28

Top Bows .............................................................................................................................. 28 Top Latching Hardware ........................................................................................................ 29 Front Header of Top.............................................................................................................. 29

2+2 Fixed Head Coupe ............................................................................................................. 29 2+2 FHC Rear Hatch Door Hinges........................................................................................... 29 2+2 FHC Luggage Compartment ............................................................................................. 30

Carpeting ..................................................................................................................................... 31

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Hardware, Steering Wheel & Instruments............................................................................... 32 Hardware................................................................................................................................... 32

Radios ................................................................................................................................... 32 Cigar Lighter......................................................................................................................... 32 Gear Shift Selector................................................................................................................ 33

Manual Transmission Shifter Knob .................................................................................. 33 Automatic Transmission Shifter Knob ............................................................................. 33

Gear Shift Boot ..................................................................................................................... 33 Hand Brake Lever ................................................................................................................. 34 Fresh-Air Vents..................................................................................................................... 34 Air Conditioner ..................................................................................................................... 34 Rear View Mirror.................................................................................................................. 34 Ash Tray................................................................................................................................ 35 Cubby Box Between Seats.................................................................................................... 35

Steering Wheel.......................................................................................................................... 35 Horn Button .......................................................................................................................... 36

Instruments................................................................................................................................ 36 Dash ...................................................................................................................................... 37 Grab Handle .......................................................................................................................... 37 Ignition Key Surround .......................................................................................................... 38

Seats (Leather), Squabs & Belts ................................................................................................ 39 Seats and Squabs....................................................................................................................... 39 Parcel Box Behind OTS Model Seats....................................................................................... 39 Seat Belts .................................................................................................................................. 40

Seat Belt Style....................................................................................................................... 40 Seat Belt Color...................................................................................................................... 40 Seat Belt Hoop ...................................................................................................................... 41

Seat Pattern ............................................................................................................................... 41 Kick Panels ............................................................................................................................... 42 Bonnet Latches.......................................................................................................................... 42

BOOT............................................................................................................................ 43

Paint, Side Panels, Mats, Carpet, etc. ....................................................................................... 43 Paint .......................................................................................................................................... 43

Boot Plywood Floors ............................................................................................................ 43 Side Panels and Bulkhead......................................................................................................... 44

Fuel Tank .............................................................................................................................. 44 Fuel Lines.............................................................................................................................. 45 Area Around The Spare Tire................................................................................................. 45 Underside of Boot Lid .......................................................................................................... 46

Mat or Carpet ............................................................................................................................ 46 Boot Mat ............................................................................................................................... 46

Tool Kit..................................................................................................................................... 47 Owner’s Manual.................................................................................................................... 47 Pouch..................................................................................................................................... 47 Tire Changing Equipment..................................................................................................... 48

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Tool Roll (If Applicable) ...................................................................................................... 49 Spare Tire, Wheel & Cover ...................................................................................................... 50

Spare Tire.............................................................................................................................. 50 Wheel .................................................................................................................................... 51 Cover..................................................................................................................................... 51

ENGINE COMPARTMENT ........................................................................................... 53

Bright Metal (Cam Covers, Carb Domes, Etc.) ....................................................................... 56 Cam Covers............................................................................................................................... 57 Oil Filler Cap ............................................................................................................................ 57 Dip Stick ................................................................................................................................... 58 Carburetors Domes ................................................................................................................... 58

Sheet Metal (Firewall, Radiator, Subframes, &, Bonnet Underside, Etc.)............................ 59 Firewall ..................................................................................................................................... 59 Radiator..................................................................................................................................... 60

Radiator Assembly................................................................................................................ 60 Radiator Mounts And Staybars............................................................................................. 60 Radiator Expansion Tank...................................................................................................... 61 Cooling Fan and Air Induction Horn .................................................................................... 61 Air Induction Horns .............................................................................................................. 62 Fan Shroud............................................................................................................................ 62 Air Cleaner Housings............................................................................................................ 62 Thermostat By-Pass Lines .................................................................................................... 62 Right Side Thermostat Housing............................................................................................ 62 Left Side Thermostat Housing .............................................................................................. 62 Air Conditioning ................................................................................................................... 63

Subframes ................................................................................................................................. 64 Bonnet Underside...................................................................................................................... 65

Bonnet Hinges....................................................................................................................... 65 Safety Latch and Engine Exhaust Vent ................................................................................ 65 Bonnet Side Bump Stop........................................................................................................ 66 Bonnet Firewall Catch .......................................................................................................... 67 Washer Hose ......................................................................................................................... 67 Bonnet Bead.......................................................................................................................... 67 Bonnet Strut .......................................................................................................................... 68 Aluminum Rain Shields........................................................................................................ 68

Heater Box ................................................................................................................................ 68 ID Tag ....................................................................................................................................... 69 Transmission Tunnel................................................................................................................. 69

Engine Block, Head, Carbs or Fuel Injection........................................................................... 70 Engine Block............................................................................................................................. 70 Cylinder Head ........................................................................................................................... 70 Carburetors................................................................................................................................ 71 Power Steering Pump................................................................................................................ 71 Throttle Tower .......................................................................................................................... 71

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Distributor ................................................................................................................................. 71 Ballast Resistor ......................................................................................................................... 72 Ignition Control Module ........................................................................................................... 72 Fuel Injection ............................................................................................................................ 72

Exhaust (Manifolds and Down Pipes) ....................................................................................... 73 Manifolds and Down Pipes....................................................................................................... 73

Electrical & Hoses (Generator/Alternator, Wiring, Battery, Tubing & Clamps) ................ 73 Generator/Alternator ............................................................................................................. 74

Alternator .......................................................................................................................... 74 Regulator........................................................................................................................... 74

Wiring ................................................................................................................................... 74 Spark Plug Wires .............................................................................................................. 74 Wiring Harnesses .............................................................................................................. 74

Battery................................................................................................................................... 75 Battery Box ....................................................................................................................... 75 Battery Cables................................................................................................................... 75

Tubing ................................................................................................................................... 76 Hoses and Clamps................................................................................................................. 76 Ignition Coils ........................................................................................................................ 77 Intake Manifolds ................................................................................................................... 77 Pulleys................................................................................................................................... 77 Motor Mounts ....................................................................................................................... 77 Steering Rack ........................................................................................................................ 77

APPENDICES............................................................................................................... 79

Appendix A - Carburetors ......................................................................................................... 79

Appendix B - Owner’s Manual & Pouch.................................................................................. 82

Appendix C - Factory Colors ..................................................................................................... 84 1971 Body Colors ..................................................................................................................... 84 1972 Body Colors ..................................................................................................................... 85 1973 Body Colors ..................................................................................................................... 86 1974 Body Colors ..................................................................................................................... 86

INDEX ........................................................................................................................... 87

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Series 3 E-Type Judges Guide Introduction This JCNA Judges Guide covers the Series 3 V12 E-Type produced from March 1971 to February 1975.

LHD OTS Vin #’s UE1S20001 through UE1S26200 2 + 2 FHC Vin #’s UE1S7001 through UE1S71200

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) numbers are stamped on the Left-hand A-post tag, Left-hand firewall tag and in the body sheet metal under the heater box. This document is designed as a JCNA Judges guide and not the ultimate restoration guide. There are wonderful books such as Jaguar V12 E-Type, A guide To Authenticity by Richard Russ that are more suitable for restoration guidance. As JCNA Judges have only 15 minutes for each area to be judged, intricate details are not covered. This Judges Guide is divided into the four sections that follow the Judges Scoresheet, Interior, exterior, engine and boot. The mechanical section is not covered.

Steve Kennedy Judging guides are an important part of JCNA’s program to improve the quality and standardization of JCNA Concours judging and the judge’s knowledge of various Jaguar models. Judging guides are intended to augment official Jaguar publications by supplying information not readily available or conveniently presented elsewhere. Following AGM approval, a Judging guide becomes the official JCNA document to validate or challenge items, features, materials, patterns, colors, configurations, or accessories found on the model(s) covered. The guides may be used by Entrants, but are MANDATORY for use by JCNA Judges during judging. That being said, the guides are not meant to be a substitute for good judgment. All guides are subject to correction if and when new information becomes known. All researched and documented additions or corrections, forwarded to the author, will be considered for incorporation. The components detailed in the guide correspond to the components judged using the JCNA score sheets. Only USA LHD OTS and 2 + 2 FHC will be covered in this judging guide. If a V12E not covered in this guide should be encountered, the Parts books RTC9015 and RTC 9014 should be carefully consulted. Limiting this guide to USA LHD V12 E-types covers 99.5 % of the cars to be judged and greatly simplifies the guide for field use by the judges. Reference Source

• RTC 9015 Jaguar Parts Book • RTC 9014 Jaguar Parts Book • Service Manual • Jaguar V12 E-Type, A guide To Authenticity by Richard Russ • Jaguar, The Classic Marque by Steve Kennedy

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While the following information is believed to be correct, neither JCNA, the authors or any of the parties quoted can be held responsible for any errors. The final responsibility of presenting a correct car for judging lies solely with the entrant. JCNA reserves the right to modify, change, update, etc. this guide, as new information becomes available.

Stew Jones

Exterior Judge

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Exterior When the Exterior Judge first approaches the Jaguar to be judged, the car is to be closed and the Exterior Judge is to inspect all body panels for proper fit.

Body, Doors & Bonnet (Including Door Jambs, Sills, Shut/Hinge Faces)

Body The Series 3 E-Type was produced in two body styles, the Open Two Seater model and the 2+2 Fixed Head Coupe model.

Series 3 E-Type Open Two Seater

Series 3 E-Type 2+2 Fixed Head Coupe

Both the Open Two Seater and the 2+2 fixed head coupe models have chrome trim fitted along the upper door edge. The chrome trim fitted on the door edge of the 2+2 fixed head coupe model extends onto the rear quarter panel.

Exterior Judge

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Body Panels Note: Keep in mind that although JCNA Judges to very high standards and proper fit of all body panels is to be expected, Jaguars were never produced with such perfection in mind. Jaguars were produced to be driven and not as museum pieces.

• Fit of the fenders, hood, doors, etc. • This includes fit and alignment.

Exterior Judge


Sunroof Sunroofs are not standard on the Series 3 E-Type, however, the factory did subcontract to the Webasto company for sliding cloth tops. Sunroofs fitted to the 2+2 fhc model must be made by the Webasto type. Side View Mirror Side view mirrors are fitted to the drivers side door.

1971 1972-‘74

• Only one mirror is fitted as standard on the driver’s side of the car. • The 1971 model has a stainless steel mirror housing that is flat and does not have a

remote control lever inside the door. There are no visible attaching screws. There is a white plastic protector between the base of the chrome arm and the body.

• The 1972-‘74 model has a chrome mirror housing that is more rounded and has a remote control lever mounted inside on the door panel. There are two visible Philips head screws securing the mirror support arm to the body. There is a black vinyl grommet protector between the base of the unit and the body.

The remote-control door mirror and the safety belt alarm system are fitted to USA-Canada export cars.

OTS chassis no. 1S.20169-lhd 2+2 chassis no. 1S.72661-lhd

Exterior Judge


Doors Door Jambs

• A-post pads black vinyl -roadster

Note: Interior light switch with silver cadmium base and posi-drive screws.

Note: Passenger side interior light switch and securing nut are silver cadmium.

The hinge mounting bolts show here should be painted body color and the pinch welting should be biscuit to match interior.

Exterior Judge


Shut/Hinge Faces

Early cars, ’71, ’72 & ‘73 up tp 1S21169 , note hardware finish. The posi-drive screws should be silver cadmium, not painted. Door Sills The door sills are vinyl and not painted as on other models and should therefore be inspected by the Interior Judge.

Exterior Judge-Do not inspect vinyl door sills on the Series 3 E-Type. The door sills will be inspected by the Interior Judge.

Exterior Judge


VIN Number Tag VIN number (Vehicle Identification Number) are stamped on the Left-hand A-post tag, center firewall tag, on a sticker on the driver’s shut face, on a tag located on the left side of the windshield and in the body sheet metal under the heater box.

• Inspect to verify that the VIN number is correct for the model of car being judged. • Some 2+2 cars have been converted to OTS models. Any car that does not have the

correct VIN number for the model should receive deductions for non-authentic or missing parts. LHD OTS Vin #’s UE1S20001 through UE1S26200 LHD 2 + 2 FHC Vin #’s UE1S7001 through UE1S71200

1971 1972-‘74

Paint Finish (Including Door Jamb, Sills & Shut/Hinge Faces) The condition, quality, and appearance of the paint itself is to be inspected, not the condition of the metal underneath.

• Deduct for poor paint or quality of finish • Exteriors paint colors should be consistent with the year, make and model • The desired finish and texture of the paint shall be as originally manufactured. • Restored cars having some, but not excessive, orange peel is acceptable • Paint chips that have been touched-up are acceptable • Exterior paint color must be a color available at the time of production, although not

necessarily that car's original color. • Non-authentic colors, such as candy colors or high metal flake, should receive non-

authentic deductions Factory Colors See Appendix C

Exterior Judge


Bonnet The Series 3 E-Type bonnet has:

• Large oval air intake with chrome surround • Cross hatched grille with gold emblem • Open bucket headlamps with body colored buckets • Optional motif bar on 1971-‘72 models

Exterior Judge


Grille and Under Valance Air Scoop

Observe the photos of the air scoop above and note that the upper under valance air scoop has rounded corners while the lower air scoop has squared corners. Both have 3/8 ” deep plastic chrome trim.

• Cross-hatched, stainless steel with chrome plated spacers and bright cad brackets. • Mounted with white plastic nuts • Round, gold plastic emblem with the face of the Growler

Exterior Judge


Headlamps

Headlamp Rim

• Headlamp trim spears, joiner and bonnet beads are all bright chrome • Vinyl strip under spears and eyebrows • Chrome plated Philips head screw is used at the joiner

Headlamp Bucket

• Body color headlamp buckets • Glass headlamp covers are not fitted to any Series 3 E-Type models

Front Turn Signal

• Amber lenses and chrome surrounds • Each surround is held in place by a single Philips head screw

Front Side Marker Lamp

• Amber front side marker lenses • A single Philips head screw holds the amber lenses, the chrome finishers, and the rubber

gasket to the body. • Both the turn signal and side marker lenses should be the same amber color, even with

natural fading

Exterior Judge


Bumpers The bumper are the same for all models from 1971-74. There are two types of over-riders:

• Short chrome with rubber bump surface (1971-73) • Large square all rubber bumpers (1974)

The 1971-1972 model has small chrome over-riders and rubber bump guards fitted to the front and rear.

The 1973 model has the smaller, early style rear over-riders

The 1973 model has front over-riders with chrome bump surfaces and rubber side inserts

The 1974 model has large black Nordel rubber over-riders fitted to the front and rear. The rear has extra body colored over-rider supports. Note: All Series 3 E-Types fitted with the large square over-riders should correctly have the duel exhaust pipes.

Exterior Judge


Front License Plate Assembly USA delivered cars must have the front license plate assembly displayed for judging.

• When fitted to the car, the front license plate assembly is fastened to the lower right side of the cross-hatched grille.

• When not attached to the car, the front license plate must be presented near the car

1971 –‘72 models have one bracket at each corner 1973 – ‘74 models have two vertical mounting straps at top of bracket.

Exterior Judge


Boot Boot Lid Insignias

OTS Boot Lid Insignias 2+2 FHC Boot Lid Insignias

• Boot lid insignias are chrome plate • 2+2 fixed head coupe has an air grille above the boot lid insignias

Fuel Filler Door

• Fuel filler door and hardware are body color Do not inspect inside the fuel filler door

Tail Lamps

Chrome Tail Lamp Finishers

Exterior Judge


Tail Lamp Finishers • Tail lamp finishers are chrome plated • A rubber gasket should be present between the finisher and the body • Rear tail lamps incorporate the Stop Lamps, Turn Indicators and Reflectors. • These lamps are fitted directly to the body and not a separate assembly like that of the

Series 2 E-Types. Rear Side Marker Lamps

• Red rear side marker lenses • A single Philips head screw holds the red lenses, the chrome finishers, and the rubber

gasket to the body • Left and right side lenses should be the same color red, even with natural fading

Reversing/Backup Lamps

• Two reversing lamps are located below the rear bumper next to over-riders Rear License Plate Bracket

• Rear license plate bracket is painted black.

Tail Pipe Configuration Four Fantail Exhaust Pipes

• 1971 to February 1973 models have four “Fantail” chrome plated pipes • Fantail pipes have a black out area between the ports

Twin Exhaust Pipes

• Twin exhaust pipes fitted from March 1973 to the February 1975 models

Four Fantail Exhaust Pipes March 1971 to March 1973

Dual Exhaust Pipes March 1973 to End of Production

Note: The fitment of dual exhaust pipes does not directly correlate with the fitment of the chrome front bumpers with the rubber sides. The front bumpers with the rubber sides were fitted

Exterior Judge


beginning in early 1973 and the dual exhaust tips were fitted beginning in March 1973. There are 1017 OTS and 806 2+2 FHC models that are fitted with the chrome and rubber bumpers and the four fantail exhaust tips. Rear Body Under-Panel

Undercoating is non-authentic

• The body under-panel above the exhaust tips should be painted body color.

Exterior Judge


Glass Any window glass that meets the requirements of the original specifications on form, fit and function (color/tint) is acceptable. Windscreen Glass and Trim Original windshields were manufactured by Triplex, however, JCNA allows for replacement of expendable items with items of equal or greater quality.

“Triplex” imbedded in Glass “Triplex” Decal

Note: Glass manufacturer's logos are not judged.

• State and manufacturer decals are acceptable • The windscreen has chrome trim and a rubber gasket

Growler decal is correct Wing decal is incorrect

State sticker is acceptable Note: windshield vin number tag in upper

right Windscreen Wiper Blades and Wiper Arms

• Windscreen wiper arms and blades are a brushed stainless steel • Windshield rubber is considered a replaceable item

Exterior Judge


Door Glass • Door glass should be clear or lightly tinted

Rear Glass (OTS Model)

• Rear plastic window in the vinyl top should be clear and not frosted • Rear window is heat sealed to the top. No zippers are fitted.

• Vinyl top has a non-zip, heat-sealed plastic window. Rear Hatch Glass (2+2 FHC Model Only)

• Hatch glass may be heated (optional) on 2+2s

Exterior Judge


Chrome Work (Including Accessories, Tail Pipes and Resonators)

Accessories AMCO Grille Surround

• Optional oval AMCO is correct for the front bumpers of the 1971-‘72 models

with the smaller bumpers only • Bonnet leaper is Non-authentic for all models

Luggage Rack

• AMCO luggage rack, even if it is dealer installed, is non-authentic and must received the appropriate deductions.

Luggage Rack is Non-Authentic

Exterior Judge


Radio Antenna • For the 1971 model-year, the antenna is dealer installed. It was usually placed on cowl-

right or left. • For the 1972-74 model-years, the antenna is factory installed. It was installed on the right

rear quarter panel. • The antenna itself, is stainless steel. • The base is chrome and has a black vinyl grommet.

Authentic Antenna Aftermarket Non-Authentic antenna

Tail Pipes (Exhaust Tips) See Tail Pipe Configuration, page 13.

Resonators The Series 3 E-Type does not have resonators like the Series 1 E-Type so there should be no other judging besides inspecting the exhaust tips.

Door Handles • Chrome with stainless steel lock mechanisms.

Windshield Surround • Surround and hardware are chrome plated

Top, Side Curtains, Tonneau & Boot Cover (Excluding Glass) OTS/DHC Only, No Saloons

Top There are two types of tops available for the Series 3 E-Type, the vinyl top and the factory hardtop. The factory hardtop is not acceptable for JCNA judging.

Exterior Judge


Vinyl Top The top is made of vinyl and not of canvas. All Series 3 E-Types are fitted with black vinyl tops, except for three factory cars that are fitted with blue vinyl tops. Documentation should be presented for proof of being one of the three factory blue vinyl tops. No beige tops were ever factory fitted.

Vinyl Top Is Correct Canvas Top Is Non-Authentic OTS Models

‘71 Velcro Corner Hold-down Black Snaps on ‘72 – ‘74 • Early cars had Velcro next to the door opening. • Mid 1972 had black snaps next to the door opening.

Exterior Judge


Hardtop No hardtops, either factory optional or aftermarket are acceptable for judging on the Series 3 E-Type. If the hardtop is in place or the soft-top is missing, it should receive the full Non-Authentic deduct. Note: When ordered with the car, the hardtop was painted body color.

When purchased from the dealer, the hardtop was painted black

Factory Hardtop is Non-Authentic for Judging

Side Curtains As the Series 3 E-Type has roll-up windows, side curtains are not fitted.

Tonneau & Boot Cover

• The tonneau cover is made of black vinyl. • The soft top is to be displayed erect • The tonneau or boot cover should be displayed separately. If it is missing, it should

receive the full Non-Authentic deduct. • 1971 soft tops and tonneau covers were available in other colors, generally fawn. • 1972-’74 soft tops and tonneau covers were exclusively black. • The underside of the soft tops and tonneau covers is a gray vinyl material.

Exterior Judge


Wheels The Series 3 E-Type was available with either pressed steel wheels or optional wire wheels.

Painted Astro Wheels with

chrome trim ring and hubcaps Chrome Astro Wheels with

hubcaps 72 spoke chrome wire wheels

Steel Wheels • Standard-Silver painted Astro Disc wheels with chrome trim ring and hub caps • Optional-Chrome Astro Disc wheels and hub caps • Hub caps have the silver growler on a black background

Wire Wheels • Optional-Chrome 72 spoke wire wheels

Knock Off Hub Nuts All Series 3 E-Types that have wire wheels are fitted with hub nuts and not eared knock-offs, regardless of the original destination country.

• Three (3) lobed, chrome plated earless knockoff hub nuts • The “JAGUAR” in center, is recessed and painted black • The UNDO and the arrow showing direction for removal and the “LEFT (NEAR) SIDE”

and “RIGHT (OFF) SIDE” do not have black paint.

Exterior Judge


Tires • Original tires were Dunlop ER70/15 Sport Radials with red inspection stamp (Not

Redwalls) on the sidewall. • V Rated-white wall or black wall.

Dunlop Elite Tires are original Black walls are acceptable

• Either whitewall or blackwall tires are acceptable.

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