Archive for August 15th, 2006
What is an Ambla?
Do you have any idea what an Ambla is? Well a quick “google” search brings up some of the following definitions:
- BAS – Ambla is vinyl with an expandable knit backing introduced by Jaguar in 1968. It was primarily used on seats, i.e back covers and cushion skirts, where a material with stretch was needed. Ambla was also specified by Jaguar for door panels which had embossed heat weld lines, i.e XJ/XJS. A very necessary product for seats and doors only.
- JCNA – The Jaguar Club of North America’s Mark 2 Judging Guide states “Form Sept. 1966, in order to keep cost down, the upholstery was changed from leather to an Ambla plastic. The traditional Jaguar leather was still offered as an option… ” and “240 and 340 seats were covered in Ambla (type of vinyl).”
What prompted this blog entry was the following chart – from the Jaguar Enthusiast’s Club website.
Note that “Ambla” is listed as a “Mark 2 Ambla” model and it is also well known that the 240 and 340 models came with Ambla upholstery with Leather as an option. So, do I have a:
- Ambla Mark 2
- 340 w/Ambla
- or a Quickly rebadged North American Mark 2 with Ambla and a 340 Badge on the boot?
The investigation continues…