2007-01-20 00:02:46 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction in '04
www.practicalclassics.co.uk/auctionlot/by-id/875656795/

Auction description:
Jaguar S-Type 3.8 Saloon
Auction of Classic Cars, Barons (3rd February 2004)
Overview
Descibed as being in generally good order

Lot Details
Auction Auction of Classic Cars
Barons, Sandown
Type Car
Lot Number 117
Estimate £5000-£7000
Hammer Price £4600
Hammer Price (inc premium) -
Year 1965
Condition rating 3
Registration number GGK 881C
Mileage -
Chassis number PIB54984BW
Engine number 7B58190-8

2022-11-12 13:57:47 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 11/22

https://www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1965-jaguar-38-s-type-mk2-4mvo78#&gid ...

Auction description:

1965 Jaguar 3.8 S-Type Mk 2 Automatic

Colour British Racing Green

Odometer 21,670 Miles

Engine size 3781

Seller Type Trade

Location Hampshire

Country United Kingdom

Impressive S-type with extensive work done

Complete set of invoices since 2011

Highly original with a beautiful interior

Power steering and disc brakes

Purchased new in 1965 (with original paperwork included)

Supplied by H.A. FOX & Co of Old Bond Street London W.1. On 30th July 1965

6 previous MOTs

The paperwork trail suggests that the combined mileage of 38,551 may well be it's true mileage, having had a clock change at 16,823 miles on the 12th of June 1968, now showing 38728 miles, although this cannot be guaranteed

Impressive file of vintage paperwork from the car’s delivery

Original service manual, facility brochure and log book

Spare parts catalogue included

Original service policy included from 1965

Delivery confirmation letter and insurance policy from 1965

Approximately £11,900 of invoices included 

Copies of some previous owners registration documents from DVLA

The Interior

Impressive vintage interior with walnut accents and green leather

New bespoke carpets in a well-matched bottle green

No cracked leather throughout seating and console trim

Some signs of wear to fold-out armrests and rear seat

Some loss of veneer to wooden accents below dashboard

Some marks and wear to leather door cards

Clean, well-kept boot with no clear signs of wear

Ultimately an impressive 57 year old interior throughout, still beautifully presented

The Exterior 

Original dark green colour scheme with eyecatching chrome accents

Slight patina throughout chrome accents while still presenting very well

The bodywork presents well with clean, well kept paintwork but in need of some attention where signs of microblistering are evident in some few areas

Small dent to right-hand wing above indicator, with slight paint loss

Eye catching Jaguar chrome hubcaps with wheel trims

New tyres installed in 2021

Jacking points replaced

Solid, well-kept underside with Waxoyl finish

The Mechanics 

Impressive mechanical condition with a long line of work undertaken

Independent rear suspension based on the E type

Good, clean engine bay with no excessive signs of wear

New twin exhaust system installed in 2011

Brake disc kit installed in 2015

Distributor, plugs and ignition coil replaced in 2017

Rear jacking mounts replaced in 2019

New fuel tanks with straps installed in 2021

New radiator core installed in 2021

Steering box reconditioned in 2022

PAS box reconditioned in 2022

Other smaller invoices included, bringing total spent to over £11,900 in the past eleven years

We’re informed that the car drives well and is very responsive, with good quality brakes, reliable engine and good oil pressure