A design pencilled by Geoff Lawson in 1995, the Jaguar S-Type from the early 2000s pays great tribute to the model that precedes it from the 1960s. With its sloped front end, the mid-size luxury saloon evokes the older style of Jaguar all while incorporating it into the modern day. In fact, upon release, this refreshed version of the Jaguar saloon challenged the BMW 5-Series of its day, an impressive feat to say the least.
This particular model benefits from the uncomplicated pre-facelift interior design having been produced in 2001. It has covered just 39,000 miles since leaving the factory, most of which was done by its first owners, a couple that didn’t sell the car until 2021. Brilliantly well maintained, this car has been cherished for much of its life.
History and Paperwork
First registered November 2001
2 owners from new
First purchased by couple in Richmond from Guy Salmon Barnes, Jaguar
Always serviced on time with stamps to prove
Bought by second owner in 2021
Extensive mechanical work carried out
39,000 miles on the clock, warranted by owner
Full service history, mix of main dealer and Jaguar specialist
Long MOT – until December 2023
Car comes with leather wallet, spare key and many MOT certificates
Sale includes original owner’s manuals
V5c included
The Interior
Excellent interior spec
Cream leather seat upholstery
Wood trim throughout the dashboard, steering wheel and centre console
Rear seats are in particularly good condition
Plenty of electric gadgets inside
Electric adjusted seats
Original Jaguar tape reader
Electric sunroof
Automatic headlights
Boot looks tidy
Complete with jack
Broken ash tray cover
Door card lining becoming slightly detached on rear-right door
Noticeable wear to the driver’s side seat bolster
The Exterior
Elegant pre-facelift Jaguar S-Type styling
Topaz paint colour looks good
Rear quarter recently resprayed
Chrome trim all shines nicely
Very clean underneath
Wheels show some minor scuff marks
Good tread on the tyres
Scuff marks in paint notably on the corners
Small dings and bodywork imperfections in places
The Mechanics
3-litre V6,
Automatic transmission
Engine bay looks in good shape
Vendor emphasizes how well the car drives
Very well looked after throughout its life
Extensive mechanical work carried out in 2021: new ABS pump, rear anti-roll bar links, track rod ends, drive belts and rear stabilizer arms
Summary
Having been cherished as the second car of its family owner for the first 20 years of its life, this Jaguar S-Type has low mileage and excellent service history. A spruce up in 2021 has left this car in great condition bar a few signs of its age inside. A fantastic example of the recognisable luxury saloon.
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