Jaguar S-type

First registered September 1967 (F reg) we have supplied this most attractive S-Type to its last two local keepers; initially in 2010 and then again in 2013. This is a Manual/Overdrive car in Metallic Silver Blue with Grey leather a colour scheme that, in our opinion, suits this car very well. Recently new door cards have been fitted and the car now presents very well indeed.

The Jaguar S-Type was produced by Jaguar Cars from 1963 to 1968. It was a technically more sophisticated development of the Mark 2, offering buyers a more luxurious alternative without the size and expense of the Mark X. The S-Type's interior reflected the styling of the Mark X but included features particular to the S-Type. Changes to the rear seat accommodation gave the impression of far greater room than in the rear of a Mark 2 and changes to the front of the cabin also gave the impression of greater luxury. Major changes were made to the S-Type's steering system. In the S-Type it was replaced by a higher-geared Burman unit of 3.5 turns lock-to-lock, which linked the input shaft and hydraulic valve by a torsion spring. The heating and ventilating system of the Mark 2 was not considered adequate for the more upmarket S-Type and was replaced with an improved system. Separate control of ventilation direction was provided for both driver and front seat passenger. Warm air could also be directed to the rear passengers through an outlet situated on the propeller shaft tunnel cover between the two front seats. The performance figures claimed at the time for the 3.8S manual/overdrive were 0 to 60 mph 10.3 sec and Maximum speed 125 mph.

This is a most genuine example of a car known to us over several years and will be supplied with the benefit of a new 12 months MoT.