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
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, Lefthand 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
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Exterior Judge
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.
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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.
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Fit of the fenders, hood, doors, etc.
This includes fit and alignment.
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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.
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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 USACanada export cars.
OTS chassis no.
1S.20169-lhd
2+2 chassis no.
1S.72661-lhd
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 nonauthentic deductions
Factory Colors See Appendix C
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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1973 – ‘74 models have two vertical
mounting straps at top of bracket.
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Exterior Judge
Boot
Boot Lid Insignias
OTS Boot Lid Insignias
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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
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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
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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
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The body under-panel above the exhaust tips should be painted body color.
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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
Note: Glass manufacturer's logos are not judged.
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“Triplex” Decal
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
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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.
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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
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Chrome Work (Including Accessories, Tail Pipes and Resonators)
Accessories
AMCO Grille Surround
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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
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Exterior Judge
Radio Antenna
• For the 1971 model-year, the antenna is dealer installed. It was usually placed on cowlright 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
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Chrome with stainless steel lock mechanisms.
Windshield Surround
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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.
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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
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‘71 Velcro Corner Hold-down
Early cars had Velcro next to the door opening.
Mid 1972 had black snaps next to the door opening.
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Exterior Judge
Hardtop
No hardtops, either factory optional or aftermarket are acceptable for judging on the Series 3 EType. If the hardtop is in place or the soft-top is missing, it should receive the full NonAuthentic 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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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Exterior Judge
Tires
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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
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Black walls are acceptable
Either whitewall or blackwall tires are acceptable.
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