2024-03-06 20:12:04 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1964-jaguar-s-type-mod-n0oGqg

Seller's description:

1964 Jaguar S-Type

Colour Beige

Odometer 63,655 Miles

Engine size 3800

Seller Type Private

Town Sutton

Location London

Country United Kingdom

Right-hand drive 3.8-litre example with a manual gearbox and overdrive

Upgraded with a 123 electronic ignition system and stainless steel exhaust

Recently subject to a comprehensive mechanical overhaul

Has spent most of its life in the dry climate of South Africa - exported from new and repatriated in May 2021

The History and Paperwork

Exempt from road tax and MOT testing

We’re informed that it had a valid technical inspection upon arrival in the UK

Owned by the vendor since 2021 - the sole registered keeper since import

Exported to South Africa from new in right-hand drive

V5C present

Age-appropriate UK registration plate

Jaguar Heritage Trust Heritage Certificate

South African registration documents present

Substantial history file containing numerous invoices

The Condition

Finished in cream over red upholstery

Straight and solid-looking bodywork

All four doors appear to fit well

The wire wheels present impeccably, as do the chromed centre spinners

The brightwork all looks very smart, with no notable imperfections

The underside presents very well, with no indication of significant corrosion or any damage

Some sign of emerging corrosion to the front valance, just behind the bumper

The upholstery is free from heavy wear

No sagging is evident to the headlining

The carpets present well, with some light wear in places

The woodwork is in reasonably good condition, although would benefit from some refinishing

All the controls, instruments and switchgear appear in good order

Period accessory Moto-Lita steering wheel fitted

The Mechanics 

The last full service included changing all fluids: brake system, engine, gearbox and rear axle

3.8-litre XK DOHC straight-six

Newly refurbished carburettors fitted

Four-speed manual gearbox with overdrive

Equipped with power steering - for which the steering box has been professionally rebuilt

123 electronic ignition fitted and any necessary electric work sorted out 

New coil, HT leads and spark plugs 

Front suspension overhaul including all-new rubber bushes, track rod ends, top and bottom ball joints, shocks and springs

New front discs/pads and callipers rebuilt with new seals and flexible hoses

New brake master cylinder

Front subframe mounts replaced