Billed within Jaguar as its rival to the BMW M5, the S-Type R was a Great British old-school bruiser of a car. A vehicle of a type that has disappeared from our roads in recent times yet is absolutely brimming with charisma.
Even when new in 2002, it was in many ways an anachronism, the Jaguar’s old-fashioned and unashamedly retro approach a core part of its appeal. It's an old-school muscle car, a 420bhp rear-wheel-drive, supercharged tonic to the high-tech performance models of the era that it went up against, meaning it has a charm that it's impossible not to get sucked in by – critical factors on its modern classic CV.
This one is one of the earliest – a 2002 model that was first registered to Jaguar’s own Special Vehicles Department at Lawford Heath, before being sold by a main dealer at three months’ old to a company owner who kept it for five years. It’s a rare pre-facelift model, as the S-Type was given a rear end restyle in 2003 – though purists prefer the earlier cars.
It has been with its current owner for the past three-and-a-half years and has been garaged throughout, as well as thoroughly cherished and enjoyed, with several trips to Germany among its achievements. But a lack of time to enjoy the car means a new home is now sought.
The S-Type R is one of the real up-and-coming modern classic Jaguars, and with very good reason. After all, it’s a wonderful driver’s car and enjoys terrific performance, as well as bags of character. From the shriek of its supercharger to the rumble of that V8, it’s a car that really stirs the senses, while at the same time enjoying modern comforts and practicality.
There aren’t many left as smart as this one, which promises to be a sound investment as well as a hugely enjoyable modern muscle car.
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2002 Jaguar S-Type R
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