1965 Jaguar S-Type 3.8 Saloon

Estimate: £18,000 - £22,000*

Reg No: HKB 444D MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: 1B54785DN

Launched in 1963, the Jaguar S-type was marketed as more of an ‘executive’ car than its MkII sibling. Boasting notably superior ride and handling characteristics thanks to the adoption of the independent rear suspension (cribbed from the MkX / E-Type). Maintaining the Coventry manufacturer’s reputation for speed, luxury, and mechanical refinement, the S-type remained in production until 1968 by which time approximately 25,000 had been sold (10,000 3.4s Vs 15,000 3.8s), with just 9,717 right-hand drive S-Type 3.8s manufactured.

Manufactured on the 20th of May 1965, chassis number 1B54785DN was supplied new to the home market, being distributed via Henlys Limited of Manchester. Fitted with the larger 3781cc straight-six engine allied to the desirable four-speed manual transmission with overdrive, the Jaguar is presented in the complementing colour scheme of Silver with Red leather interior upholstery and retains its original woodwork. At some stage of life, the S-Type was exported to California, residing there until 1989, when it was repatriated, and shortly after, acquired by the previous keeper. Covering just c.3,000 miles throughout his seventeen-year ownership, the vendor procured the Jaguar in 2007 with some 48,000 miles, with the mileage now recorded at 77,500 miles.

The S-Type has been extensively improved and well maintained whilst in the vendor’s possession with over £31,500 worth of expenditure documented in the history file. Some of the most notable expenses have included a bare metal repaint in 2015 with further bodywork improvements in 2021, an engine overhaul, renovated overdrive, a new stainless steel exhaust system, retrimmed leather interior seat upholstery, and converting to electronic ignition. ‘HKB 444D’ is offered with a large history file which includes the Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate, J.E.C insurance valuation guiding value at £30,000, a selection of previous MOTs dating back to the early 1990s, numerous invoices for work and servicing, the previous owner’s purchase invoice, photographs of the repainting, and a current V5C document. Please note: The vendor informs that the front stone protector/front valance will be repainted in time for sale.