Highlights

• In current ownership since December 2023
• Over £5,000 spent on repairs and upgrades by the previous owner
• Comprehensive service history with a large file of invoices
• Recently refurbished alloy wheels and brake calipers
• MOT valid until January 2026

The Appeal

Offering top-notch performance with a distinctive olde English milieu, the S-Type was a flagship for Jaguar when it hit the market and has comfortably settled into modern classic status today. In a time when cars seem almost egregiously homogenous, the S-Type's styling has real character. It captures the golden age of the original S-Type from the 1960s with a little heritage-style grille and a rather attractive fluted bonnet.

Thanks to its impressive eye for aerodynamics, it's also a bit of a sleeper. These cars have real potency on the road and have continuously garnered new appreciation from more traditionalist big cat fans.

This 2007 car has been meticulously maintained by a series of very careful keepers. Over £5,000 has been spent on repairs and upgrades in recent years. The metallic black paintwork has been refreshed, and the car sits on a handsome set of Barcelona BBS wheels. This is a grand opportunity if you fancy a fabulous, classically styled bit of Castle Bromwich pride.

The vendor says:

"It's absolutely brilliant to drive. Day to day, the car drives as any other saloon, easy at low speeds, small enough to fit in your Waitrose car park, and provides the typical 'sleeper' aura. Get a bit more pedal-happy and the car springs to life, bringing that V8 and supercharger into play. Press the 'S' button and it changes completely - higher rev changes add that M3-beating charm. It will ALWAYS bring a smile to your face. The Magnaflow cats and muffler just add that little bit more growl, without being over the top.

This S-Type has been truly loved, with no expense spared. It's a pick-up-and-drive example; nothing needs to be done to enjoy it for many years to come. The Barcelona BBS wheels are highly coveted on these, and paired with the black bodywork, incredible interior, and tip-top exterior condition, they turn heads. The drive and sound make it a completely unique experience within the smaller saloon category. Truly, it is one of the best Type-Rs around.

The History and Paperwork

• Registered in 2007
• The DVLA records 4 previous keepers
• The previous member spent over £5,000 on various repairs and upgrades
• In current ownership since December 2023
• Service records are complete, except for the last two oil changes done by an independent mechanic
• Invoices for oil changes and filter changes are available
• Invoices for work date back many years, provided in a large file box
• In the past year or so, the car has seen two oil and filter changes, both rear bottom and upper arms replaced
• MOT valid until January 2026

The Condition

• The bodywork looks in very good order with no dents, scratches, or missing parts
• Paintwork has a fine shine - the passenger side was repainted and polished in recent years
• Full valet every two months keeps the paint in good condition
• The sills were flagged for corrosion, but a complaint has been logged with VOSA as they are fine, having been refurbished in September 2022
• Previous owner replaced and repaired the nearside sill, cleaned and stoneguarded the offside sill
• There is no rust on the bodywork, and all trim appears free from notable defects
• There are typical small stone chips on the front bottom bumper
• Barcelona BBS wheels were recently refurbished, and are in great condition
• Brake calipers have been refurbished, while the wheel arches were rust repaired and repainted
• All new tyres fitted
• The vendor notes that the subframe may need a wire brush and waxoyl/lanoguard or replacement with a second-hand one
• The rear subframe has been flagged on MOT as corroded, typical for the S-Type of this age
• Internally, the car is particularly handsome
• Headliner and sun visors re-trimmed at a cost of £900
• The leather on all seats is in fine fettle, with minimal wear on the driver's bolster
• Original mats are in fine condition
• Aftermarket walnut trim installed
• Originally, the car had a black/silver carbon effect trim
• All instruments are clear and legible
• We've no reports of any technical faults in the cabin 
• The Parking sensors are now not working/intermittent
• All sensors at the front have been changed for new ones, but the rears are the culprit and haven’t been changed

The Mechanics

• 4.2-Litre V8
• Automatic transmission
• Engine bay in good order
• The vendor notes that through two MOTs and services, nothing has been flagged or needed attention regarding the engine or powertrain
• They add that the engine is in fine form, with a supercharger providing power throughout
• Gear changes are reportedly smooth and predictable
• Brakes have been recently changed at all four corners
• New LSD fluid and seals, new alternator installed
• Magnaflow high-flow cats and performance muffler added for sound enhancement
• New discs and pads all around
• We've no reports of any mechanical issues

BEFORE YOU BUY