Highlights
- Highly presented S-Type in the right colour and specification
- Bodywork restored and finished in Champagne metallic
- Retrimmed red leather with refreshed carpets, veneers and headlining
- Suspension, rear hanger and brakes fully overhauled
- Lived its life in the dry climes of California, USA
- Matching numbers car
- COC exempt making EU registration easier
The Appeal
They called it the four-door E-Type with good reason. Jaguar’s S-Type took the independent rear suspension of the firm’s nimble sports car and mated it to a clever reworking on the beautiful Mk2 body. Result: one of the most beautiful and capable sporting saloons ever built.
A short production run means that few were built and far fewer survive. The one you want is this car, equipped with the torquey 220bhp 3.8L XK engine plus the long-legged fully synchromesh manual overdrive gearbox. This is a classic that is as enjoyable to be driven in as it is to drive.
Recently restored and refinished in fetching Champagne metallic with retrimmed red leather cabin, this 1964 S-Type 3.8L is in very good order. Beyond the impressive aesthetics lies extensive work to the running gear. You’ll note the well presented and detailed engine bay. Less obvious will be the fully rebuilt braking system, the new exhaust and, importantly, the fully rebuilt suspension including the all-important rear ‘hangar’ for the IRS.
Wth just 60,165 miles showing on the odometer and a cossetted time in California for most of its life, this is a stand-out example of one of Jaguar’s best cars. It is COC exempt, so it can be easily EU registered according to the seller. One not to miss.
The History and Paperwork
- Manufactured in 1964
- Spent its life in California before being imported to Europe
- Imported to the Netherlands from California in 2019
- USA title and EU import documentation available
- All duties and VAT have been paid
- Vendor reports that the car is matching numbers
- The seller can assist with worldwide shipping
- 1 key
- VIN number 1B75827DN
- We are told the car does not need COC for EU registration as built prior to 1996
The Condition
- Bodywork restored and repainted in Champagne metallic
- Paintwork presents very well with generally even finish except for rear door on passenger side
- Bodywork presents well with good panel fit including both doors
- Panel edges including sills, arches and base of doors all look in good order
- Sits on factory steel wheels with body colour hub caps in very good condition
- Chromework is bright and well kept with bumpers appearing undamaged or deteriorated
- Underside is in very good condition with evidence of restoration and protective undersealing
- Original red interior fully refurbished with refreshed upholstery
- New carpet set and renewed headliner
- Woodwork refinished with clear lacquer
- Features include a classic radio, tachometer, and trip odometer
The Mechanics
- 3,781cc Jaguar XK 6-cylinder inline engine with 220 HP
- Fully synchromesh 4spd gearbox with overdrive
- Entire braking system replaced
- Suspension refurbished and restored to original specifications
- Rear IRS hanger fully restored as shown
- Fitted with a brand-new dual exhaust system
- Very tidy and well detailed engine bay as shown
- No reported running or driving issues
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