Vehicle Description
Produced from 1963 to 1968, the Jaguar S-Type was technically a
more sophisticated development of the Jaguar Mk. II, offering
buyers a more luxurious alternative. It was available with either
3.4 or 3.8 litre XK engines and featured longer rear bodywork among
other styling and interior changes. Despite its extra weight, the
S-Type's independent rear suspension allowed it to corner faster
than the Mk. II, especially on uneven surfaces, providing better
traction and a much smoother ride for rear seat passengers with the
consensus that the S-Type offered significant improvements over the
Mk. II in road holding, safety and ride comfort. It was described
as "a convenient family car, a businessman's express, a sports
coup� and a grand tourer." This Jaguar S-Type was imported from
South Africa in 2016 and has since been registered on UK number
plates; it comes with an MoT test certificate expiring on 6th April
2018. The blue coachwork is in good order with the car showing no
obvious signs of corrosion and the cream leather trim has a
particularly pleasant patina to it. We are advised she runs and
drives well; these 60's Jaguars' were certainly robust vehicles,
hence this was the vehicle bank robbers would choose for a prompt
getaway with their ill-gotten gains. Police forces throughout the
country also used Jaguar S-Types due to the swift performance, good
road-holding and reliability. This is a perfectly useable example
although she would benefit from a little time and investment over
the winter months. It is offered at a very realistic estimate given
the popularity of these 50 year old iconic saloons. For sale by
auction on Saturday 23 September 2017 with Historics at Brooklands,
Brooklands Motor Racing Circuit, Weybridge, Surrey, Call 01753
639170
