2007-01-16 13:05:36 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction in '04

www.practicalclassics.co.uk/auctionlot/by-id/696528245/

Auction description:

Jaguar 3.4 'S'-Type Saloon

Exceptional Motor Cars and Automobilia, Christies (29th March 2004)

Lot Details

Auction Exceptional Motor Cars and Automobilia

Christies, Jack Barclay Showroom, Nine Elms, London

Lot Number 054

Estimate £10000-£15000

Hammer Price -

Hammer Price (inc premium) £14687

Year 1965

Condition rating 1

Registration number JD 5924

Mileage -

Chassis number PLB 3997 BW

Engine number 7B 4623/8

Engine capacity (cc) 3442

Registration No. JD 5924 Chassis No. PLB 3997 BW Engine No. 7B 4623/8 Opalescent blue with blue leather interior

This particular car was delivered through the main London Agents Henleys to a Commissioner of the Police based at Scotland Yard, and two years later it was purchased by the second owner, having little use for a year, following which it was then put into storage and unused for the next 30 years! It was acquired by descent by a member of the same family in 1997, who commissioned Classic Coachbuilders of Sittingbourne, Kent to commence the painstaking restoration of the car, in order to return it to its former glory. During this operation expenditure has exceeded £35,000 in which every detail aspect has been renovated or renewed. The mileage before restoration started was 41,000 and after a complete engine overhaul a further 500 miles only have been driven. During this refurbishment, some modifications have been incorporated in order to facilitate driving in todays crowded conditions. These include cylinder head and timing changes to run on lead-free petrol, gearbox to column-change operation, alternator replacing dynamo, electronic ignition and fuel pumps, oil-cooler fitted, modern Jaguar power-steering, up-rated anti-roll bar, road-springs and dampers, modern brake-servo unit and wider rim chromed wire wheels. All of which modifications have been carried with the utmost sympathy to the original aspects of the car so the car still remains true to its authentic concept. The interior too has been the subject of further specialist restoration with complete re-upholstery in leather, with matching carpets and trim, and all woodwork veneered in figured walnut to the utmost discerning standards. Further internal improvements include upgrade of the radio to receive FM transmissions. The bodywork has undergone a full bare-bones' restoration, all rusted panels replaced, whilst paint-work has been resprayed in Jaguar opalescent blue, as a personal option from the original Warwick grey and a full-length 'Webasto' sunroof is fitted. The interior trim, originally specified in blue, has been reupholstered with new leather and is a fittingly appropriate match. The presentation to concours standards is completed by the restoration of all brightwork to the same impeccable display condition. A detailed folio of photographs during restoration is available together with a listing of all expenditure and restoration costs. This is accompanied by a Daimler-Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate, current V5 document and a long MoT certificate. Here, we are pleased to offer this sporting saloon, which is a car with excellent ownership history, genuine low mileage and is beautifully presented and ready for all motoring conditions. Nearly 40 years old but having scarcely covered an average of 1,000 miles a year. A finer example would be hard to find.

2007-07-19 17:10:37 | pauls writes:

Additional auction info:

Registration No. JD 5924 Chassis No. PLB 3997 BW Engine No. 7B 4623/8 Opalescent blue with blue leather interior

This particular car was delivered through the main London Agents Henleys to a Commissioner of the Police based at Scotland Yard, and two years later it was purchased by the second owner, having little use for a year, following which it was then put into storage and unused for the next 30 years! It was acquired by descent by a member of the same family in 1997, who commissioned Classic Coachbuilders of Sittingbourne, Kent to commence the painstaking restoration of the car, in order to return it to its former glory. During this operation expenditure has exceeded £35,000 in which every detail aspect has been renovated or renewed. The mileage before restoration started was 41,000 and after a complete engine overhaul a further 500 miles only have been driven. During this refurbishment, some modifications have been incorporated in order to facilitate driving in todays crowded conditions. These include cylinder head and timing changes to run on lead-free petrol, gearbox to column-change operation, alternator replacing dynamo, electronic ignition and fuel pumps, oil-cooler fitted, modern Jaguar power-steering, up-rated anti-roll bar, road-springs and dampers, modern brake-servo unit and wider rim chromed wire wheels. All of which modifications have been carried with the utmost sympathy to the original aspects of the car so the car still remains true to its authentic concept. The interior too has been the subject of further specialist restoration with complete re-upholstery in leather, with matching carpets and trim, and all woodwork veneered in figured walnut to the utmost discerning standards. Further internal improvements include upgrade of the radio to receive FM transmissions. The bodywork has undergone a full bare-bones' restoration, all rusted panels replaced, whilst paint-work has been resprayed in Jaguar opalescent blue, as a personal option from the original Warwick grey and a full-length 'Webasto' sunroof is fitted. The interior trim, originally specified in blue, has been reupholstered with new leather and is a fittingly appropriate match. The presentation to concours standards is completed by the restoration of all brightwork to the same impeccable display condition. A detailed folio of photographs during restoration is available together with a listing of all expenditure and restoration costs. This is accompanied by a Daimler-Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate, current V5 document and a long MoT certificate. Here, we are pleased to offer this sporting saloon, which is a car with excellent ownership history, genuine low mileage and is beautifully presented and ready for all motoring conditions. Nearly 40 years old but having scarcely covered an average of 1,000 miles a year. A finer example would be hard to find.