Descrizione
Craner classics is delighted to offer this 1966 Jaguar s-type 3. 8 saloon in British racing green introduced in 1963, the jaguar s-type was intended to bridge the gap between the company’s existing Mkll and MkX models. Boasting a similar visage to the former and 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.
According to DVLA ownership trace on file, this range-topping 3. 8 litre manual/ overdrive example was supplied new to a farming family, j. pimblet & sons. Remaining in the same county until being bought by John Clark Esq. of Bedfordshire during 1994, the Jaguar is understood to have been extensively restored some four years later including a complete repaint, re-trim and mechanical fettling (the DVLA were notified of a colour change in 1998). Forming part of two private collections since 2000, the S-Type underwent a degree of recommissioning upon entering the current ownership during January 2017 with attention being paid to its fuel/ ignition systems, suspension and brakes (the latter being uprated with Coopercraft front discs). Subsequently entrusted to Trevor Farrington Ltd for work to its propshaft and gearbox mount in August 2019, the Sports Saloon has covered a mere 1, 100 miles over the past seven years; the odometer currently showing 88, 000 miles.
