2019-09-13 11:09:58 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 9/13
www.barons-auctions.com/view-lot/3261/for-sale-at-barons-auctions-1966-jaguar-s- ...

Auction description:
Jaguar Heritage, Classic and Sports Cars: 20 Sep 2019 - 1966 Jaguar S-Type 3.8
Guide Price: £15,000 to £20,000
Manufacturer: Jaguar
First Registered: 1966
Model: S-Type 3.8
Registration No: OGC 40D
Mileometer: 1,644
Chassis No: 1B58931DN
MOT: 17 February 2020
Colour: Blue


This gorgeous looking S-Type received a nut and bolt restoration around thirteen years ago, including sensible upgrades for modern driving. In 2014 it was exported briefly to Belgium where it covered approximately 15,000 miles over two years. The owner at that time states the prior works included replacement, rebuilt engine ‘a’la’ Mk 10’ with straight port head, 2” SU carbs and new ancillaries. Machined by Crosswait and Gardener, parts from David Manners, all detailed to concours standard at the time. A Gertrag five speed manual gear box replaced the original overdrive set-up, plus new rack and pinon power steering with electric pump was fitted. Other conversions include spin on oil filter, alternator charging system, Kenlow fan, electronic ignition and ‘Coombs’ fashioned bonnet louvres.

A bare metal respray including engine bay and complete re-trim by The Trim Centre comprising of new leather, wool carpets in dark blue, new headlining, re- trimmed Webasto sunshine roof, re- trimmed boot, and a wood rim steering wheel. A full re-chrome and new wire wheels were fitted. The car was sold at sub-restoration costs by Robert Hughes in 2016 for £25,000 and the last owner has recently spent around £5,000 on renewals, often precautionary despite driving just around 2,000 miles. There is a nice big file with the car and it still presents like a freshly restored car, which is testament to the former workmanship and subsequent owners. The MOT runs to 2020 and the reserve is very sensible.