2011-11-11 19:56:43 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction Nov. 2011
www.bonhams.com/eur/auction/19292/lot/379/

Auction description:
Sale 19292 - Yorkshire Event Centre, Collectors' Motor Cars, Motorcycles and Automobilia, 16 Nov 2011
Harrogate, Great Yorkshire Showground
Lot No: 379
1967 Jaguar S-Type 3.4-Litre Sports Saloon
Registration no. JRY 400E
Chassis no. P1B8300DN
Engine no. 7B95988

Estimate: £7,000 - 8,000, € 8,000 - 9,100

This 3.4-litre S-Type has the desirable four-speed manual/overdrive gearbox. 'JRY 400E' had been refinished in maroon when it was purchased in December 1999 by the current vendor, who discovered traces of the original Opalescent Golden Sand colour in the engine bay, in which livery it was re-sprayed by Massingberd Garage in 2000. Described by the private vendor as in generally very good mechanical condition, with good bodywork, paint and original Burgundy leather interior, the car is offered with MoT to April 2012 and Swansea V5 registration document. Wire wheels and an additional cooling fan are the only notified deviations from factory specification

2024-12-11 08:48:33 | pauls writes:

Car returns to market 12/24

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1967-jaguar-s-type-34-s-mod-8GDr2g

Seller's description:

1967 Jaguar S-Type

Colour Gold

Odometer63,871 Miles

Engine size 3400cc

Seller Type Trade

Town Eaton Constantine

County Shropshire

Country United Kingdom

Auction ends 11 December, 11:45

Factory manual with overdrive

Long-term previous ownership

Mechanically sorted, “on the button” and ready to go

Accompanied by a sizeable history file

Sure, the Mk2 stole the limelight, but the S-Type was the better car.

The more technologically advanced of the pair, the S-Type gained independent rear suspension with inboard disc brakes. It was also more luxurious, offered alongside the Mk2 as a premium alternative.

This UK-supplied 1967 example comes from long-term ownership and is said to be very well-sorted mechanically. It’s the 3.4-litre manual version with overdrive, so offers brisk performance and the engaging drive Jaguars of old were well-renowned for.

Resplendent in Opalescent Golden Sand over red upholstery, it’s a very handsome car. As the photographs show, it’s in very nice condition; a great car to use and improve further over time.

The History and Paperwork

UK-supplied in RHD

Exempt from road tax and MOT

Eight former registered keepers

63,871 miles indicated

V5C present

Jaguar Heritage Certificate confirms original colours and MOD spec

Numerous invoices for professional work (see gallery below)

Copy of original operating handbooks

Collection of old MOT certificates

The Condition

Opalescent Golden Sand paintwork finished to a good standard

Red upholstery

Chromed wire wheels with white-wall tyres

Smart chrome trim with very little wear visible

Straight-looking bodywork and well-fitting doors

Some work to paint and WaxOyle treatment in 2015

The vendor notes that the underside is very solid

Only light wear apparent to the upholstery

Professional interior restoration in 2014

Smart veneers throughout the cabin

The red carpets do not appear notably worn

Clean and well-supported headlining

Supplying dealer plate still affixed to the sill cover

The Mechanics 

3.4-litre XK straight-six

Four-speed manual gearbox with overdrive

Very smart engine bay

Recent front brake calliper refurbishment

The vendor notes that the Jag is always “on the button” and remarks that it would make a good daily driver classic