2024-03-04 20:38:48 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1965-jaguar-s-type-s-4aZB28

Seller's description:

1965 Jaguar S-Type

Colour Gold

Odometer 48,507 Kilometres

Engine size 3800

Auction Details Seller Type Private

Town Attica

Country Greece

Italian market example

Only 3 former registered keepers

Resided in Athens, Greece for the last 2 years, used exclusively for shows, photoshoots and video clips

Well-maintained and in excellent working condition

History and Paperwork

Built in 1965 for the Italian Market

Originally dispatched to Rome

Only 3 former registered keepers

Currently indicates circa 48,500km

Resided in Athens, Greece for the last 2 years, used exclusively for shows, photoshoots and video clips

Paperwork file includes:

Registration documents

Build sheet

Jaguar-Daimler Heritage Trust certificate

ASI paperwork

Italian-language manual

The Condition

Well-maintained and in excellent working condition

No faults reported

Inspection prior to making an offer is welcomed and encouraged

The car is to its original build spec of Opalescent Sand and Tan

Bodywork in solid order with minimal signs of wear

Paintwork is bright and nicely-kept

Chromework is contrasting nicely with minimal patina

Original wire spoke wheels in good order

Underside in good order with no signs of corrosion

Internally, the car is resplendent with minimal issues

Wood veneers are clean and well-presented with light wear

Instruments are bright and legible

Seats are free of rips and tears with only light age-commensurate sag

The Mechanics

3.8L XK I6 powerplant

4-speed transmission with electric overdrive

Engine bay in good order

We've no reports of any mechanical issues

Performs well in driving, braking, and accelerating with no reported faults

Ultimately, this appears to be a remarkable example