1966 Jaguar S-Type 3.8 Saloon
Manual transmission with overdrive

Registration No: HKB 444D
Chassis No: 1B54785DN
MOT: April 2026

• Purchased from ourselves in 2023 and has been used for tours and shows since
• Desirable home-market example with the more powerful 3.8 litre engine and manual transmission with overdrive
• Extensively improved whilst in the last owner's possession with over £31,500 worth of expenditure documented on file
• Well-maintained example with large history file dating to the late 1980's, including current V5c and JDHC certificate

Launched in 1963, the S-type was marketed as more of an 'executive' car than its MkII sibling. Boasting notably superior ride and handling characteristics thanks to the adoption of the independent rear suspension, it also enjoyed a more spacious interior. Boasting a similar visage to the former and an adapted version of the latter’s independent rear suspension, the newcomer also featured a higher-geared Burman power steering set up and an updated heating and ventilation system. The more sumptuous interior included a MkX style walnut fascia and wider front seats etc.

Manufactured in May 1965, HKB 444D was supplied new to the home market, via Henlys of Manchester. Fitted with the 3781cc straight-six engine and desirable manual transmission with overdrive, it is finished in silver with red leather interior and retains its original woodwork. Previously exported to California, it was repatriated in 1989 and acquired by a previous owner. Covering just c.3,000 miles throughout his seventeen-year ownership, it passed to the next owner in 2007 with c.48,000 miles recorded. Extensively improved and maintained by him with over £31,500 worth of expenditure documented in the history file, notable expenses included a bare metal repaint in 2015, further bodywork improvements in 2021, an engine overhaul, renovated overdrive, new stainless steel exhaust, retrimmed leather seating and electronic ignition conversion. Since purchase, the vendor has toured around Devon and covered over 3,000 trouble free miles with work on the bushes ensuring a plush ride. Reluctantly offered to sale due to the vendor chasing another classic motorcar, with a large history file including a Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate, assorted MOTs back to the early 1990s, numerous invoices, photographs of the repaint, MOT to April 2026 and V5c document.

For more information, please contact:
Oliver Fernyhough-Martin
oliver.fernyhough-martin@handh.co.uk
07483 361000