Description
The Jaguar S-Type 3. 8 was introduced in 1963 as a refined evolution of Jaguar’s sporting saloon lineage, combining the graceful engineering pedigree of the marque with the understated luxury that defined British motoring in the mid-twentieth century. First registered on 11 May 1965, this particular car is in an elegant Green exterior with a perfectly complementary Green interior, a colour combination that evokes the quintessential atmosphere of a 1960s Jaguar showroom.
Powered by the celebrated 3. 8-litre XK engine, the S-Type offered effortless performance and refined cruising ability, characteristics that made it a favourite among discerning motorists of the era. This car remains true to that heritage, benefitting from careful custodianship and general servicing throughout its life. It has had five owners since new, each traceable through an extensive history file, with long-term ownership since 2019 under its most recent custodian.
The history accompanying this car is organised and reassuring. There's a period owner’s manual and sales brochure present, accompanied by the Jaguar service and parts manuals, forming a wonderfully complete documentary set. A comprehensive file of receipts for parts and repairs totalling approximately £10, 000 details the investment made in its continued upkeep. The MOT history and mileage have been carefully tracked back to 2006, providing documented mileage coverage from 2006 through to 2026 and offering confidence in the car’s recorded history.
In recent years, the car has benefited from considered maintenance to preserve both its mechanical integrity and interior presentation. In 2025 the brake servo was reconditioned alongside a general service to ensure the car continues to perform as intended. In 2021 a substantial programme of works was undertaken, with parts sourced from Martin Robey, a respected specialist in Jaguar components. In 2020 the car was entrusted to FFace Solutions for LeatherSmart cleaning and refurbishment, maintaining the rich character and comfort of its Green leather interior.
Beautifully looked after by its last custodian, this Jaguar presents as a well-maintained and cherished example, ready to be enjoyed and preserved by its next owner. It offers not merely transport, but an occasion — the distinctive aroma of Connolly leather, the view down the sculpted bonnet, and the smooth surge of the XK engine combining to create a truly period motoring experience.
A distinguished and increasingly sought-after sporting saloon, this 1965 Jaguar 3. 8 S-Type stands as a testament to careful ownership and considered maintenance across six decades.
Viewings are strictly by appointment only.
