2019-03-21 15:53:35 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:
www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/jaguar/3.8s/2244152.html
Seller's description:
Location: Rescue, California, 95672
Mileage: 60,000
Transmission: Manual
Condition: Good

I'm looking at selling my 1964 Jaguar 3.8S. It has 60k miles but my grandmother and grandfather pretty much recorded everyone of those miles in a book which is neat. It has no Rust which is so cool stored in wharehouse or garage all of it's life. Pretty much all original great car for someone to ether keep that way for due up more for a complete restore but it is only original once :). She runs like a beauty and when you get her in overdrive she glides is the best way to describe it. I have some pictures when it was in the wharehouse all dusty and some of it at some car shows. What I have done: Ungunked the starter motor Replace with a re-sleeved original master slave clutch cylinder Re-polarized the generator New gel battery optima yellow top What needs to be done: Seals have never been replaced so it is starting to leak oil. I'm not sure what part it is called but it is the bushings to keep the ride comfortable are starting to Frey but the mechanic I talked to said that was normal and they last a pretty long time and the car was meant to be driven. There is a dent on the front panel driver's side. I'm not handy enough to I guess you put a wood board inside and bang it out. You can see in pictures. And that's pretty much it.

Price: $20,000

2025-04-05 14:59:26 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1964-jaguar-s-type-saloon-38l-gy3Wk4

Seller's description:

Highly presented S-Type in the right colour and specification

Bodywork restored and finished in Champagne metallic 

Retrimmed red leather with refreshed carpets, veneers and headlining 

Suspension, rear hanger and brakes fully overhauled 

Lived its life in the dry climes of California, USA 

Matching numbers car 

COC exempt making EU registration easier 

Recently restored and refinished in fetching Champagne metallic with retrimmed red leather cabin, this 1964 S-Type 3.8L is in very good order. Beyond the impressive aesthetics lies extensive work to the running gear. You’ll note the well presented and detailed engine bay. Less obvious will be the fully rebuilt braking system, the new exhaust and, importantly, the fully rebuilt suspension including the all-important rear ‘hangar’ for the IRS. 

Wth just 60,165 miles showing on the odometer and a cossetted time in California for most of its life, this is a stand-out example of one of Jaguar’s best cars. It is COC exempt, so it can be easily EU registered according to the seller. One not to miss. 

The History and Paperwork

Manufactured in 1964

Spent its life in California before being imported to Europe 

Imported to the Netherlands from California in 2019

USA title and EU import documentation available

All duties and VAT have been paid

Vendor reports that the car is matching numbers

VIN number 1B75827DN

We are told the car does not need COC for EU registration as built prior to 1996

The Condition

Bodywork restored and repainted in Champagne metallic

Paintwork presents very well with generally even finish except for rear door on passenger side

Bodywork presents well with good panel fit including both doors 

Panel edges including sills, arches and base of doors all look in good order

Sits on factory steel wheels with body colour hub caps in very good condition

Chromework is bright and well kept with bumpers appearing undamaged or deteriorated

Underside is in very good condition with evidence of restoration and protective undersealing 

Original red interior fully refurbished with refreshed upholstery

New carpet set and renewed headliner

Woodwork refinished with clear lacquer

Features include a classic radio, tachometer, and trip odometer

The Mechanics

3,781cc Jaguar XK 6-cylinder inline engine with 220 HP

Fully synchromesh 4spd gearbox with overdrive 

Entire braking system replaced

Suspension refurbished and restored to original specifications

Rear IRS hanger fully restored as shown 

Fitted with a brand-new dual exhaust system

Very tidy and well detailed engine bay as shown 

No reported running or driving issues