gold cylinder head

[Jim_Newman]

This question's probably been asked and answered several times before but perhaps BCFers will indulge me.
Which models of the e-type/xke series 1 cars had the gold cylinder head? I've run across 3.8 and 4.2l engines with both painted and non-painted heads.
I realize some may have gotten "unpainted" during restoration but did some models come that way from the factory?
Thanks for the insight.
Jim

 

[MikeP]

I believe all series 1 cars had gold heads, except for very early 3.8 cars which had a pumpkin color to the head.

 

[Jim_Newman]

Actually, I understand the color was PUMPKIN GOLD.
Jim

 

[mikespain]

Apparently the first 2100 cars had the pumkin colour and then it went to Bradite Gold

 

[Exotexs]

here's some info. on Jaguar cylinder heads and colors they were painted.

https://www.car-nection.com/jagbase/engines1.htm


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