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LOT 125 Oyster Gold Metallic Saloon
A proper businessman’s express, Jaguar’s S-Type was released in September 1963 as an evolution of the existing Mark 2 compact sports saloon, taking the basic shape and running gear of that car but incorporating the more sophisticated independent rear end from the E-Type sports car. Bill Lyons also took the opportunity to update the styling, adopting a larger rear window and bootline from the luxury Mark X saloon along with discrete changes to the grille, fog lamps and roofline. The S-Type could be ordered with either 3.4 or 3.8 litre versions of the legendary XK six, both with twin SUs, and despite the additional weight of the IRS, the new Jaguar was an excellent performer. No changes were deemed necessary to the Mark 2’s Dunlop disc braking system but a higher-geared Burman power steering unit, with 3.5 turns lock-to-lock, was a definite improvement. The already generously equipped cabin was also upgraded, with a walnut veneer dash that was essentially a scaled-down version of the Mark X, featuring a recessed centre panel and individual front seat armrests, while the rear seat was repositioned to appreciably increase headroom and leg space. The heating and ventilation system was improved as well. Combining all the attributes of the Mark 2 with even more refinement and luxury, not to mention vastly improved roadholding and steering, the S-Type also represents excellent value for money. With the current owner since 2007, this lovely Jaguar S-type was restored by the previous owner in 1993-2007 and presents in beautiful condition both inside and out. Starting life as a 3.4 litre car, the Jaguar now has the more desirable 3.8 litre engine. The bodywork underwent a bare metal respray in Oyster Gold metallic and the interior has been re-trimmed in pale brown leather. Fitted with wire knock-on wheels and a wood rim steering wheel (it comes with the original set of wheels and steering wheel), period radio and mostly complete tool kit. Showing 27,000 miles on the clock, the Jaguar was a prize winner at the Noosa Classic Car Show in 2007 and a fine example of this underrated Classic Cat. Sold without registration.
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