1967 Jaguar S-Type 3.4 Manual

This all-original Jaguar S-Type was first registered in the UK in June 1967 and has a 3.4L (3442cc) engine with an 8:1 compression ratio, mated to a four speed all-synchromesh manual gearbox with Laycock d’Normanville overdrive. Painted in British Racing Green it has a tan brown leather and vinyl interior.

For those who may have access to records on such cars to verify the above information or find out more, here are the relevant numbers from the maker’s plate on the bulkhead:

- car - 1B5001DN

- engine - 7B5706-8

- body - 4B 5689

- gearbox - JBN 5189

The vendor is the owner of several 1960s Jaguars and also runs a business specialising in restoring “Pagoda” SLs as well as other classics. He bought this S-Type from a friend’s long term ownership and has spent some time cleaning out the interior and steam cleaning the car inside and underneath to see what needs doing.

The state of the bodywork is what gives the first impression of this car and, if you remember that it is listed with no reserve as a project, you will appreciate that there is probably not a single body panel not suffering from the combined effects of a damp environment and sixties British steel.

Take a second look, however, and you’ll see that the corrosion is largely confined to the edges of the panels and doesn’t seem to have created many gaping holes so extensive areas of the original bodywork may yet be saved.

All exterior trims such as bumpers, wipers, grille, handles and lamps (except nearside indicator, sidelight and mirrors) appear to be present and in a reasonable condition, although obviously begging for attention. Likewise, all glass is intact but rubber seals are perished.

The steel body-coloured wheels look scruffy but largely sound and the car rolls on old but inflated rubber.

The whole interior looks to be present but all of it needs attention to differing degrees. A new owner will have to decide whether to follow an authentic restoration or wholesale replacement strategy.

The wooden veneered dash and door caps probably need to be taken back to wood and re-veneered. Early S-Type interiors were leather trimmed but from 1966, Jaguar used a vinyl instead (what they called ambla). This car appears to have a mix of the two, with leather seats but ambla door and console trims which have aged a little better.

The engine bay is much like the rest of the car but all mechanicals are present and the vendor reports that the engine not only turns but also runs sweetly when feeding it from a gallon fuel can to avoid sucking any sludge from the tank.

As can be seen from the many detailed photos, which we encourage you to spend some time poring over, most of the underneath structures and suspension components appear covered in rust but the vendor reports that most is sound and only a few areas will need sorting out.

We can’t encourage viewing in person at the moment but why not use the ‘Contact Seller’ facility above and arrange a video call with the vendor who will be able to tell you more about what needs doing underneath and can also put you in touch with suppliers who can help you put things back together.

We have very little of this car’s history other than what the vendor tells us and whilst the history file is not currently with the car, it should be possible to obtain it from the previous owner in time.

The S-Type is understood to have belonged to the village Doctor in Baughurst, not far from Silchester where the car is now, between Reading and Basingstoke. It then belonged to a friend of the vendor who kept it for 30 years. For 20 of those the car was off the road awaiting repair of the slight damage to the front nearside. The then owner never quite got around to doing it and it sat rather neglected.

Most of the paint is original and comes up well with polish but the lower parts of the sides look like they’ve been blown over with a rattle can at some point.

Make no mistake this is a project and - depending on how you tackle it - potentially long and expensive. As classic car enthusiasts we think it would be great to see this car faithfully restored to its period glory. But with sorted S-Types commanding maybe £20,000 to £30,000, it’s understandable if a new owner wants to take a different approach to renew the car, or even to prep and finish it as a historic race car.

Offered with no reserve, we think this complete and original project S-Type will sell for between £2,000 and £5,000.

The car is located with the vendor near Silchester between Basingstoke and Reading. To arrange a call please use the ‘Contact Seller’ button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.

If needed, please remember we have a network of trusted suppliers we work with regularly and can recommend: Classic & Sportscar Finance for purchase-financing, Footman James for classic car insurance Thames Valley Car Storage for storing your car and AnyVan for transporting it.

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