INFO GUIDE: 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5

The Series 1 E-Type Jaguar had the following interior features. As noted where applicable below, certain features and finishes are different depending on the model year.

• Dashboard rocker switches replaced the Series 1 toggle switches (to meet US safety regulations).
• Instrument gauges were all Smiths. In the main cluster behind the wheel was a 160mph speedometer and an RPM timer with clock at the base. US spec Series 1.5 cars had a 5500rpm redline marking, whilst non US spec cars had a 5000rpm redline marking (the same as the Series 1 4.2l cars).
• A revised order was applied to the central dashboard Smiths instruments for the US spec Series 1.5. Reading from left to right this included amperage, oil pressure, clock, water temp and fuel.
• As applied to the 4.2l Series 1 cars, all Series 1.5 cars had a black vinyl textured finish applied to the central dashboard and a leather covered central console (trimmed in the same colour as the seats).
• Fitted with bucket seats with square back support, and no head rest (same as 4.2 Series 1 cars). These were trimmed with 6 parallel pleats in the centre of the squab and back, and had distinctly more broader, flat backrests than the early Series 1 3.8l cars. The sides and backs of these seats were trimmed in vinyl or moquette, and the seat backs were adjustable on the Series 1.5.
• Steering wheel had brushed aluminium spokes (as opposed to polished spokes on Series 1). The central boss of steering wheel has the standard E-Type badge, however, the ring around the horn push is black on US-spec cars, but retained the chrome ring on non-US spec cars.
• Door cards were revised for the Series 1.5 cars. The handle was integrated within the lower door panel pocket, a redesigned window crank was applied and the arm rest removed.
• Interior trim colours available on the Series 1.5 have been summarised in the next section of this guide.

The following interior colours (and their associated paint colour) were available on the 1968 Series 1.5 Jaguar.

These colours have been cross-referenced against several sources, however, there may be exceptions. If any readers have additional information (including original colour charts), please get in contact with us so we can improve this section. Examples of each interior colour listed below have been provided in the images.

A full list of paint colours and codes for the Series 1.5 is provided in the table below. This list has been cross-checked against many sources, however, exceptions may still exist.

The Jaguar code (if available), and the equivalent Ditzler/Dupont codes are provided, and examples of each colour have been labelled in the images.

*Note: Although several sources confirm Warwick Grey was available on the Series 1.5, we have not sighted a car in this colour. If any readers have an example, please send in an image so we can improve this section. 

Car number (chassis number) format:

The Series 1.5 cars had a 6 digit Car Number within the ranges identified in the table below, differing based on the body style of the car. Note that the numbering prefix format "1E" was carried over from the Series 1, 4.2 cars (officially, the Series 1.5 was not considered a distinct series by Jaguar).

Source: xkedata.com

Car Number Location:

The car number can be found in two locations (noting that we've anonymised the end of each number for privacy):

1. Stamped into the vehicle's data plate, which sits on the right hand side of the engine bay, below the fuel bowl/filter.

2. Stamped into the top of the square box frame next to the right front wheel (the cross member above the hydraulic shock absorber mounting).