1965 Jaguar S-Type 3.8 Sedan

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Description

(SOLD) Restoration by Classic Showcase with color sand and buff, engine serviced and detailed; engine compartment, undercarriage and trunk all detailed, new compressor, and rebuilt braking system. Complete body paint, service the engine, transmission, and hydraulics. Replaced the exhaust system and performed a full show detail.

History

S-Type was essentially a plusher version of the company's popular Mark 2 but with Jaguar's independent rear suspension, which general layout it shared with the larger Mark X saloon and the E-Type sports car. It shared the monocoque and much of its bodyshell with the Mark 2 including doors, windscreen and bonnet and much of the interior. The rear end was completely restyled around the new suspension and drew styling cues from the Mark X. The S-Type had a slightly revised front end with discreet eyelids over the headlamps, which were not altogether successful in their intended purpose of visually balancing the longer rear end. Heavier than the Mark 2, the S-Type was slower but had a better ride. The 3.8 L engine was the only unit offered in the United States.