1966 Jaguar S-Type 3.8
No Reserve – Entered from a deceased estate

Registration No: DTL 257D
Chassis No: P1B56719BW
MOT: Exempt

• Entered from a deceased estate
• Desirable home-market example fitted with automatic transmission and power steering
• An exciting project, running and driving with good oil pressure at the time of consignment
• Evidently previously subject to a body overhaul

Launched in 1963, the Jaguar S-type was marketed as a model that would more suitably fit into the 'executive' car sector than its Mk. II sibling. Boasting notably superior ride and handling characteristics thanks to the adoption of the independent rear suspension (borrowed from the Mk. X and E-type), it also enjoyed a more spacious interior, complete with a dashboard-mounted walnut centre console. Visually distinguished by its elongated boot, flatter roofline and hooded headlamps, the model was powered by a choice of 3.4 litre (210bhp) or 3.8 litre (220bhp) DOHC straight-six engines allied to either manual or automatic transmission. Maintaining the Coventry manufacturer's reputation for speed, luxury, and mechanical refinement, the S-type remained in production until 1968, by which time some 25,000 had been sold, of which 10,000 were 3.4s and 15,000 were 3.8s.

First registered January 1st, 1966, and sporting a Lincolnshire-issued number, this very attractive 3.8 Litre S-type comes equipped with the desirable options of an automatic gearbox and power steering. It appears in very nice order all-round and has evidently been the subject of much expenditure in the past, to bring its body and paint up to their present standard. The interior is clearly original and not in bad shape for its age (though the seats might welcome a spot of hide feed), while the seatbelts and speakers are later additions. The woodwork looks to be well-preserved throughout. Sadly, not much of the car’s history is known, other than that it had been in the late owner’s possession at least since 2018. The Jaguar has seen little use in recent years, with no record of MOTs since 2005, except in 2012 at 74,570 miles and 2017 at 74,725 miles. While still in running and driving order, and showing good oil pressure, it has spent the last few years on SORN so some light recommissioning will be in order. It is supplied with the latest V5C.

For more information, please contact:
Lucas Gomersall
lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk
07484 082430