Identification Requirement 3

There is limited information on the available paint colours for early TWR cars. Discussion we have viewed on enthusiast forums suggest that TWR used both Jaguar factory colours, as well as others (including other manufacturer colours). We have found that many Jaguar factory colours were used as the primary upper body colour on most cars (presumably un-altered from their original paint).

A common trait of the early TWR cars is their two tone bodywork. This is far more common on the early pre-JaguarSport cars than on the later models, but is not necessarily a strict identification rule, as we have seen exceptions on both sides. In addition to the lower body contrasting colour, sometimes (albeit rarely) the 'Speedline' wheels were also matched to the lower body colour.

Checking the paint code:

By checking the vehicle's build plate or paint/trim plate, you can usually confirm whether or not the upper body colour of the two tone scheme would be the original Jaguar factory colour, as TWR never removed these original tags from cars. However, TWR also made no reference to the secondary colour applied to the lower half of the vehicle (unless you have access to the original order documentation). The original Jaguar paint code can be found on the car's build plate, or may also be contained on a separate paint/trim tag. These tags are located on the inner fender/mudguard in the engine bay as shown in the images. 

Main body colours seen during our research (Therefore, colours may not be limited to these):

Lower panel colours seen during our research:

If you have any further information on early TWR paint colours, please contact us or comment below so we can update this section.