2025-05-18 15:09:44 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1965-jaguar-s-type-38l-automatic-nre6dg

Auction description:

1965

MakeJaguar

ModelS-Type

ColourGold

Odometer78,803 Miles

Engine size3781cc

Seller TypePrivate

TownHauts de France

CountryBelgium

One of only 200 S-Type 3.8L RHD produced

Recent mechanical overhaul by a Jaguar specialist, including a new gearbox

Antique restoration with full documentation, including photographs

FFVE certificate obtained for registration as a classic vehicle in France

Original chassis and engine, matching numbers

Beautifully presented in metallic gold with burgundy leather interior

Restored in the 1980s with photo documentation, it has more recently benefited from a complete overhaul by a Jaguar specialist.

The work included the installation of a new automatic gearbox, as well as an overhaul of the engine, brakes and suspension. The car is said to be very pleasant to drive, with excellent engine compression.

The bodywork and interior show some signs of ageing, but the vehicle is offered with a Belgian technical inspection valid until February 2026.

Mechanically revised and FFVE certified, this beautiful S-Type would make an excellent touring car for summer drives.

First registered in the UK on 1 November 1967

Eight owners registered in the UK

Last change of ownership in the UK in January 2009

Subsequently registered in Belgium

Genuine original 3.8L RHD with automatic transmission

Records show this to be the penultimate S-Type 3.8L RHD produced

History file provided for its period in the UK and Belgium

Fully restored in the late 1980s with supporting documentation

Photographic record of restoration included

Recent overhaul by a Jaguar specialist, including new gearbox

Work also carried out on the engine, brakes and suspension

FFVE certificate obtained for registration in France as a classic vehicle

French tax clearance obtained (customs declaration made)

Stored in a covered, dry garage since purchase

Formerly registered in Belgium, well preserved

Speedometer showing 78,803 miles (127,000 km)

Chassis and engine numbers match according to the seller

Still registered in Belgium, import procedures almost complete

Belgian roadworthiness test valid until February 2026

British V5C included in file

General condition

Old gold metallic restoration, signs of age

Some recent repainting according to the seller

Presentable paintwork with marks and traces of wear to be noted

Slight colour mismatch on driver's side front and rear doors

Recent structural repairs according to the vendor

Some areas to watch out for visible on the photos: blisters on the wings, bottom of some doors, under a front fog lamp

Crack visible behind the grille at the top

The seller states that minor touch-ups are necessary, but that they have no structural impact

Underbody in fair condition with visible anti-rust treatment

Panels generally sound, with detail noted in photos

Chrome in fair condition with light patina, could be revived

Spoked wheels with matching spare wheel, in good condition

Vintage tyres in fair condition, but obviously of a certain age

Burgundy leather interior with original front bench seat with seat belts

Leather in good condition with normal patina considering the age and authenticity of the vehicle

Seller states that there are no tears in the seats

Roof lining clean and tight

Carpets in good condition, with traces of age but presentable

Wood veneers well preserved, slight marks visible in photos

Original instrument cluster and controls, advertised as functional

Fitted with a period radio

Mechanical

3,781 cm³ in-line six-cylinder XK engine

Popular S-Type with independent rear suspension derived from the E-Type

Original 3-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifter

New gearbox installed by a Jaguar specialist

Engine recently checked and serviced by the same specialist

The vendor states that the engine runs very well with excellent compression

The vehicle is road-ready, with no short-term costs to be expected

Brakes and suspension recently serviced by a Jaguar specialist

Recently passed roadworthiness test (available)

No operational or driving problems reported