2009-02-22 13:34:37 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 3/09
www.classicauctions.co.uk/lotdetail.php

Auction description:
1966 Jaguar S-Type 3.8 Litre
Winner 2008 Safari Challenge
Estimate: £7000 - 8000
Registration No: HFW255D
Chassis No: P1B57683BW
Engine No: 7B.62420-8
Colour: Midnight Blue
Trim Colour: Grey
MOT: June 2009

This particular example has led a more interesting life than most of its peers. The subject of a photographic restoration during the 1990s, 'HFW 255D' went on to star in BBC series 'The Underworld' (a book and video relating to which accompany it). Converted into a historic road rally car upon entering the current ownership in 2002, the Jaguar has since proven deceptively competitive finishing second overall on the 2003 Winter Challenge and, more recently, first overall on the 2008 Safari Challenge. Carefully blueprinted, its 3.8 litre DOHC straight-six engine is allied to four-speed automatic transmission (with individual gear selection / hold facility). Finished in Midnight Blue, the S-type further benefits from uprated suspension and adjustable shock absorbers all round as well as a limited slip differential, long range fuel tank, sump guard, battery isolator, power steering, towing eyes, fire extinguishers and Jaguar 420 brakes. While its cabin boasts a half cage, map light, Brantz 2s tripmeter, radio / CD player, grey cloth recliner front seats and harnesses. Described by the vendor as being in "good" (bodywork, paintwork, electrical equipment, interior trim) or "excellent" (engine, automatic transmission) condition, 'HFW 255D' has reportedly been "fully serviced" following its Safari Challenge victory and is thus "ready to go again". Riding on silver-painted steel wheels, this appealing Jaguar is offered for sale with history file, FIA / FIVA identity cards, historic class (free) road tax and MOT certificate valid until June 2009.

2009-04-21 17:27:58 | pauls writes:

Car did not sell at above auction.

2023-02-20 19:02:16 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 3/23

www.handh.co.uk/auction/lot/lot-1966-jaguar-s-type-38-rally-car/&so=0&st=&sto=0&au=523&ef=&et=&ic=False&sd=0& ...

Auction description:

Registration No: HFW 255D

Chassis No: P1B57683BW

MOT: Exempt

1 of just 9,717 right-hand drive S-Type 3.8s made

Converted to rally car specification in the early 2000s, before finishing first overall on the 2008 Safari Challenge

Purchased by the vendor in 2009 and further competed in H&H Classic Rallies Great South American Challenge 2013

Previously starred in the BBC series 'The Underworld'

Accompanied by a history file and temptingly offered without reserve

This particular example has led a more interesting life than most of its peers. The subject of a photographically documented restoration during the 1990s, 'HFW 255D' went on to star in the BBC series 'The Underworld', the book relating to which, and featuring it on the cover, accompanies. Converted into a historic road rally car upon entering the previous ownership in 2002, the Jaguar has since proven deceptively competitive finishing second overall on the 2003 Winter Challenge and, first overall on the 2008 Safari Challenge.

Carefully blueprinted, its 3.8 litre DOHC straight-six engine is allied to a four-speed automatic transmission (with individual gear selection/hold facility). Finished in Midnight Blue, the S-type further benefits from uprated suspension and adjustable shock absorbers all around as well as a limited-slip differential, long-range fuel tank, sump guard, battery isolator, power steering, towing eyes, fire extinguishers, and Jaguar 420 brakes. Riding on Silver-painted steel wheels, its cabin boasts a half cage, map light, Brantz 2s trip meter, radio/CD player, grey cloth recliner front seats, and harnesses.

Purchased by the vendor in 2009, the vendor spent over £3,200 with Scott Racing Services in preparation for H&H Classic Rallies Great South American Challenge 2013, in which the vendor informs it competed and finished well. Recently up and running again, following approximately five years of dry storage, the Jaguar would benefit from a service and a thorough check through. This appealing Jaguar is offered for sale with a history file that it includes previous FIA/FIVA identity cards, a large selection of previous MOTs, numerous invoices for work completed, said copy of 'The Underworld' book, and a current V5C document, and is offered temptingly without reserve.