2022-10-27 11:28:26 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 10/22

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1967-jaguar-s-type-38-litre-gyyjRg_aaid=a5ce63ed-6419-48b8-adb6-8692f74daf04&bsft_eid=e63dbf22-cfe5-49ad-a64 ...

Auction description:

1967 Jaguar

Color Old English White

Odometer 3 Miles

Engine size 3781

Town Northampton

Seller Type Private

Location Northamptonshire

Country United Kingdom

A fine example having just arrived from the dry, benign climate of South Africa

In a highly original and finely presented condition with an exquisite interior

Complete with its Nova import certificate and ready for UK registration

This is a fascinating example of the breed having been originally supplied new in South Africa in 1967. It presents beautifully in gleaming Old English White paintwork and a with a sublime tan leather interior. The car starts and runs very well and, despite its age, delivers a comfortable and refined driving experience. 

The History and Paperwork

A right-hand drive car supplied new in South Africa in 1967

Retained and enjoyed by its maiden owner for a full 43 years

During its first ownership it is understood to have been restored and repainted

The car changed hands for just the second time in 2010

The S-Type has just been imported from South Africa and is ready for UK registration

Just prior to its import the car benefited from a schedule of mechanical maintenance

The paperwork includes the full South African export certificate

The UK Nova certificate will be on hand at the point of sale making for easy UK registration

Some servicing invoices are included from various points in the car’s history

Once registered in the UK by the new owner the car will qualify as a historic vehicle and hence MOT and VED exempt

The Interior

It is not known if the interior has been restored but it presents beautifully

The seats and door cards are finished in pristine, soft textured leather in a tan hue

The wide front seats fill the width of the car to provide a bench effect

These are widely bolstered with box pleated centre panels and twin fold down arm rests

The rear bench is similarly finished and in an equally pristine state

A large central armrest dissects the rear bench

The seats are well padded, very commodious, and extremely comfortable

The door cards are finished in matching leather and capped with dark wood veneer

Chromed door furniture adorns the door cards including obligatory 1960’s ashtrays in the rear

Both carpets and headlining are finished in complimentary tan and in a fine condition

The dashboard is finished in a varnished dark wood veneer

A leather bound and carpeted storage shelf is situated under the dash

The dashboard is peppered with white on black Smiths gauges and dials

A number of toggle switches and buttons take care of other functions

The huge boot is carpeted in black

A full-sized wire spare wheel is housed under the boot floor

The Exterior

The S-Type is finished in an Old English White colourway

Seemingly professionally repainted at some point in its history

The paintwork is admirably thick and exhibits a lustrous shine

There are a couple of areas of minor damage or imperfection to the paint – all pictured

The chrome of the door furniture, grill and bumpers is in a fine and shiny condition

There are a couple of minor areas of imperfection to the front bumper – both pictured

The leaping cat bonnet emblem is as bright and shiny as it is iconic

Cabin glass and light lenses all appear original and in excellent condition

The car sits squarely on chromed wire wheels 

These are affixed with Jaguar embossed central spinners

The wheels are shod with a matching set of Mabor radial type tyres in a 185 size

These tyres are of an unknown age with some perishing of the sidewalls in evidence

The overall impression of this S-Type is very positive indeed

The Mechanics

The S-Type is fitted with the erstwhile 3.8 litre straight six XK engine

In the S-Type this potent unit breathes through twin SU carburettors

In this configuration the output was originally rated at 220 bhp and 240 Ib-ft

Power is fed to the rear wheels via a three-speed automatic transmission

This made the car good for over 115 mph with a 0-60 mph time of around 10 seconds

Prior to import this car benefitted from a schedule of mechanical maintenance 

This work included:

Gearbox oil and filter replaced

Engine oil and filter change

New HT leads, plugs, caps, coil, distributor cap, points, and condenser

New fuel filters

Full carburettor service and balance

New battery, oil pressure sensor and brake light switch

Front and rear brake refurbishment

During our visit we witnessed the car starting, running, driving, and stopping very effectively

The seller reports that the front shock absorbers may need replacing

Likewise, the front tyres with a professional check of the rears recommended