The Jaguar XKE VIN is stamped on a factory builders plate that is fixed with rivets to the right-hand frame cross member just below the fuel feed line filter. (next to the air cleaner) Just the chassi nº is also stamped on the frame just above the right top shock mount. (It could be covered with layers of paint)

You can find your VIN car number on this plate and as well vital and useful information on engine number, body number and gearbox number to identify your car and crucial in restoration and in ordering the right Jaguar XKE parts for your classic.

As well, you will see a complete list of the original recommended lubricants at the time.

Jaguar XKE VIN plate location

Throughout the years, many Jaguar XKE´s were transformed from FHC to OTS and some from RHD to LHD and vise-versa. You can compare your Jaguar XKE VIN with the list below to confirm that your car matches the year and model.

Series 1 3.8 Liter Cars (1961-1968)

• 850001 – 850943 – RHD (Right Hand Drive) OTS (Open Two Seaters)
• 860001 – 861799 – RHD (Right Hand Drive) FHC (Fixed Head Coupés)
• 875001 – 881887 – LHD (Left Hand Drive) OTS (Open Two Seaters)
• 885001 – 890873 – LHD (Left Hand Drive) FHC (Fixed Head Coupés)

Series 1 4.2 Liter Cars (late 1964)

• 1E1001 – 1E1863 – RHD (Right Hand Drive) OTS (Open Two Seaters)
• 1E10001 – 1E15888 – LHD (Left Hand Drive) OTS (Open Two Seaters)
• 1E20001 – 1E21583 – RHD (Right Hand Drive) FHC (Fixed Head Coupés)
• 1E30001 – 1E34249 – LHD (Left Hand Drive) FHC (Fixed Head Coupés)
• 1E50001 – 1E50974 – RHD (Right Hand Drive) 2+2s
• 1E75001 – 1E77644 – LHD (Left Hand Drive) 2+2s

Series 1.5 (1968 unofficial series)

• 1E1864 – 1E2184 – RHD (Right Hand Drive) OTS (Open Two Seaters)
• 1E15889 – 1E18368 – LHD (Left Hand Drive) OTS (Open Two Seaters)
• 1E21584 – 1E21959 – RHD (Right Hand Drive) FHC (Fixed Head Coupés)
• 1E34250 – 1E35815 – LHD (Left Hand Drive) FHC (Fixed Head Coupés)
• 1E50975 – 1E51379 – RHD (Right Hand Drive) 2+2s
• 1E77645 – 1E79222 – LHD (Left Hand Drive) 2+2s

Series 2 (1969-1971)

• 1R1001 – 1R1776 – RHD (Right Hand Drive) OTS (Open Two Seaters)
• 1R7001 – 1R14853 – LHD (Left Hand Drive) OTS (Open Two Seaters)
• 1R20001 – 1R21071 – RHD (Right Hand Drive) FHC (Fixed Head Coupés)
• 1R25001 – 1R28786 – LHD (Left Hand Drive) FHC (Fixed Head Coupés)
• 1R35001 – 1R36041 – RHD (Right Hand Drive) 2+2s
• 1R40001 – 1R44287 – LHD (Left Hand Drive) 2+2s

Series 3 (1971-1974)

• 1S1001 – 1S2872 – RHD (Right Hand Drive) OTS (Open Two Seaters)
• 1S20001 – 1S26120 – LHD (Left Hand Drive) OTS (Open Two Seaters)
• 1S50001 – 1S52116 – RHD (Right Hand Drive) 2+2s
• 1S70001 – 1S75183 – LHD (Left Hand Drive) 2+2s