Jaguar S-Type 1967

This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show 2026 on Saturday the 21st of March Sunday the 22nd of March, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT. , Introduced in 1963 as a slightly roomier, more powerful, more refined sibling to the Mk2, the SType actually outsold its smaller brother,Powered by the sonorous 210bhp, straightsix 3.4litre XK unit mated to (in this case) a 4speed manual gearbox,Finished in Old English White (Cream), this 1967 example is fitted with a manual gearbox and was supplied new to Wadhams Ltd. of Cowes as their official demonstrator,Just three previous owners from new (excluding dealership use), with the owner prior to our vendor having cherished the car for over 33 years,Comprehensively restored in the early 1990s, including bareshell rebuild, full repaint, replated chrome, renewed trim and a fully refurbished interior with freshlyveneered woodwork,Thoughtfully upgraded for modern classic use, featuring Coopercraft front brakes, uprated suspension, hydraulic powersteering rack, MotoLita steering wheel, and higherratio differential for relaxed cruising,Mechanical rebuilds completed with care, including engine, gearbox and rear suspension overhaul at c.77,000 miles, followed by a further cosmetic and mechanical refresh in 2008 after 100,000 reliable miles,Wellmaintained, wellused and wellloved, recently enjoyed and a faithful, usable classic with genuine character,A grownup Mk2, the SType was the most aspirational saloon car of the period and offers an affordable entry into the world of Classic Jaguar ownership,