Highlights

• The four-door E-Type in the highly sought-after 3.8-litre engine and overdrive specification
• Meticulously maintained since a restoration carried out 20 years ago
• Original historic first-registration booklet
• Only 4 previous owners since new; with the current owner since 2010
• Overhaul valid until March 2028

Attractions

There are good reasons why British gangsters favoured S-Types when it came to making a getaway from the cops. Fitted with the Mk2’s flexible 3.8-litre engine producing 220 bhp and the E-Type’s independent rear suspension, it was quicker and more nimble than any other four-door saloon of the era. It was, quite simply, a four-door E-Type.

However, they were built in very small numbers, and today the surviving cars are extremely rare. We’re therefore delighted to present this beautiful 1965 S-Type in excellent condition, finished in a particularly desirable specification. Visually, it pairs classic Old English White with a black leather interior, and under the bonnet is the famed 3.8-litre XK engine, matched to a fully synchronised four-speed manual gearbox with the coveted overdrive.

This car was restored a few years ago, and even today it still looks in terrific shape. You can see it’s always been cared for properly by its four previous owners—the last of whom has been with it since 2010.

We’ve been assured it’s in excellent condition and is offered with an MOT valid until March 2028. This is a truly remarkable example of an outstanding saloon.

The seller told us:

“A rare specimen— a Jaguar saloon fitted with the 3.8 engine, renowned for its performance; elegant, curvaceous, comfortable, and maintained and preserved with nothing short of obsessive care.”

History and Documentation

• First registered in 1965
• Chassis number: 1B78024DN
• The chassis number confirms the car is a 1965 example with a 3.8L engine and left-hand drive
• Four previous owners
• Current owner since 2010
• Overhaul valid until 4 March 2028
• Original historic first-registration booklet
• Black number plate from 1968
• Five-digit odometer shows 19,446 km, but actual mileage is likely higher
• Registered with the Italian Automotoclub Storico Italiano and Targa Oro
• Restored in 2005 with replacement of seals and treatment of sheet metal and underbody
• Original owner’s manual included

Conditions

• Bodywork in excellent condition with only a few imperfections, as shown in the photos
• Old English White paintwork appears in good condition after restoration
• Small dent under the rear panel near the exhaust
• The seller reports that all seals have been replaced and the joints are well finished
• Underbody treated with protective wax
• Chrome and headlights in excellent condition as shown in the photos
• Chromed wire-spoke wheels in good condition with matching spare wheel
• Michelin tyres with vintage tread
• The seller has informed us that the interior wood panelling is in splendid condition
• The briar trim is in good condition as shown in the photos
• Black leather upholstery in good condition, with only a few signs of wear
• Headlining, dashboard, instrumentation and controls correct and well preserved
• Door cards, seats and armrests original and well fitted
• The seller reports that there is no musty or aged leather smell in the passenger and luggage compartment
• Retains its original vintage steering wheel and car radio
• Boot floor appears solid and covered in the correct black vinyl
• Tool kit and jack included

Mechanics

• 3,800 cm³ inline six-cylinder XK engine
• Fully synchronised 4-speed manual gearbox with optional overdrive
• The seller reports the engine runs smoothly and quietly, with no fluid leaks
• No smoke or abnormal oil consumption to report
• We’ve been informed the cooling system maintains a stable temperature
• The seller ensures all mechanical components are in good condition, including the overdrive
• This car has no power steering, but the seller has informed us it drives well with the correct tyre pressures
• The seller reports the engine is in excellent condition, but would benefit from a thorough clean
• No soundproofing material is currently fitted under the bonnet

BEFORE BUYING