Highlights
- Just four owners from new
- Older restoration, sparingly used
- Desirable factory spec with overdrive and power steering
- Thick history file including engine and gearbox rebuild
- One of the very last 3.4 S-Types built
The Appeal
In the mid 60s Britain’s criminal underworld grasped a truth that it took the police a few years to cotton on to. Jaguar’s new S-Type, with its independent rear suspension and powerful XK motor, was essentially a four door E-Type. As such it was perfect for transporting a bootful of swag and a collection of colleagues swiftly and deftly away from the scene of the crime.
The S-Type was replaced by the altogether less sporting XJ, but not before this example left the factory. Just 45 3.4L RHD cars followed it out the Browns Lane doors before production ended. Smartly finished in Old English White over red leather its desirable specification includes factory power steering and overdrive.
With just four owners from new and a thick history file, this is clearly a well-cared for and historically significant car.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 23rd October 1968, after XJ production had begun
- This car carries a 3.8 rear badge but chassis numbers confirm it is a factory 3.4
- One of only 583 RHD 3.4L S-Types built in 1968
- Chassis number 9621 places it 45 cars from the end of production of this model
- Factory fitted with power steering and overdrive as confirmed by the chassis plate
- Just four owners from new
- Previously painted grey which was changed on 30th December 1994
- Finished third in Concours D’Elegance event on 23rd September 1989
- Extensive history file of older invoices up to 2018
- Handwritten invoices from 1995 covering restoration work and engine and gearbox repairs
- Old MOTs included in file
The Condition
- Well presented car with smart Old English White paintwork
- Bodywork in good order with clean, straight panel fit particularly to doors
- Sits on attractive painted wire wheels with smart whitewall tyres
- Chromework appears to be original and presents well with light pitting visible to some elements
- Standard car fitted with pair of leather bonnet straps
- Underside in good order with evidence of undersealing and clean condition
- Red leather interior presents well with good carpets and trim throughout
- Door cards in similar condition
- Veneers in good order with some very light deterioration only to door cappings
- Switchgear presents well and is complete and apparently original
- Period radio fitted
- Some door seals are missing but otherwise car is very well kept
- Boot area is carpeted and in good order
- Metal door sill trims have been painted red to match the rest of the interior
- Headlining appears to be original and is well kept but sagging slightly in centre
The Mechanics
- 3,442cc Jaguar straight six XK engine developing around 200bhp
- Engine and gearbox rebuilt with propshaft in what appears to be mid 1990s
- 4spd fully synchromesh gearbox with factory fitted overdrive
- Power steering factory fitted
- Extensive history file attesting to the care of its few owners
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