15th Mar, 2023 13:00

Imperial War Museum | Duxford, Cambridgeshire

 
Lot 5
 

1965 Jaguar S-Type 3.8 Saloon

Sold for £16,458

(including buyers premium)


Lot details

Registration No: HKB 444D
Chassis No: 1B54785DN
MOT: Exempt

  • Desirable home-market example with the more powerful engine, manual transmission, and overdrive
  • Current ownership since 2007 and previous ownership from 1990
  • Extensively improved whilst in the vendor's possession with over £31,500 worth of expenditure documented on file
  • Well-maintained example with large history file accompanying

Launched in 1963, the Jaguar S-type was marketed as more of an 'executive' car than its MkII sibling. Boasting notably superior ride and handling characteristics thanks to the adoption of the independent rear suspension (cribbed from the MkX / E-type), it also enjoyed a more spacious interior complete with dashboard-mounted walnut centre console. Visually distinguished by its elongated boot, flatter roofline and hooded headlamps, the model was powered by a choice of 3.4 litre (210bhp) or 3.8 litre (220bhp) DOHC straight-six engines allied to either manual or automatic transmission. Maintaining the Coventry manufacturer's reputation for speed, luxury, and mechanical refinement, the S-type remained in production until 1968 by which time approximately 25,000 had been sold (10,000 3.4s Vs 15,000 3.8s), with just 9,717 right-hand drive S-Type 3.8s manufactured.

Manufactured on the 20th of May 1965, chassis number 1B54785DN was supplied new to the home market, being distributed via Henlys Limited of Manchester. Fitted with the larger 3781cc straight-six engine allied to the desirable four-speed manual transmission with overdrive, the Jaguar is presented in the complementing colour scheme of Silver with Red leather interior upholstery and retains its original woodwork. At some stage of life, the S-Type was exported to California, residing there until 1989, when it was repatriated, and shortly after, acquired by the previous keeper. Covering just c.3,000 miles throughout his seventeen-year ownership, the vendor procured the Jaguar in 2007 with some 48,000 miles, with the mileage now recorded at 77,500 miles.

The S-Type has been extensively improved and well maintained whilst in the vendor's possession with over £31,500 worth of expenditure documented in the history file. Some of the most notable expenses have included a bare metal repaint in 2015 with further bodywork improvements in 2021, an engine overhaul, renovated overdrive, a new stainless steel exhaust system, retrimmed leather interior seat upholstery, and converting to electronic ignition. ‘HKB 444D’ is offered with a large history file which includes the Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate, J.E.C insurance valuation guiding value at £30,000, a selection of previous MOTs dating back to the early 1990s, numerous invoices for work and servicing, the previous owners purchase invoice, photographs of the repainting, and a current V5C document.

Vendor Condition Ratings:

Bodywork: 'Very Good to Excellent'
Engine: 'Excellent'
Electrical Equipment: 'Excellent'
Paintwork: 'Very Good to Excellent'
Transmission: 'Excellent'
Interior Trim: 'Very Good to Excellent'

PLEASE NOTE: The vendor informs that the front stone protector/front valance will be repainted in time for sale.

For more information, please contact:
Paul Cheetham
paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk
07538 667452

 

Auction: Imperial War Museum | Duxford, Cambridgeshire, 15th Mar, 2023

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