Lot 146: Jaguar S-Type 3.4 Saloon

With the compact, sports saloon market well covered by the MKII but the MKX not really cutting the mustard in the luxury class, Jaguar introduced the S-Type saloon in 1963. Based on the MKII floor pan, The S-Type was modified to accept the new, independent rear suspension from the MKX and E-Type, which gave it a much better ride quality and more progressive handling. The front end was modified with "eyebrows" over the headlights, slimmer bumpers and indicators let into the lower outer wing edge. The boot was somewhat larger, while the interior was pure Jaguar, with wood and leather everywhere. The S-Type was a sophisticated MKII.This late example of the S-Type has the 3.4 XK engine, mated to a Borg Warner, three-speed automatic transmission. It is said to have covered only 75400 miles from new, which is warranted, by the vendor, as being correct.Finished in Old English White with black interior, the car is said to be in excellent condition throughout. The interior wood veeners are superb and complimented by a Moto Lita style, wood-rim steering wheel and the engine bay is described as being in near concours condition.For years in the shadow of the MKII, despite having a far better ride quality and better handling, the S-Type has finally come of age and now stands alone as a highly collectable Jaguar. Nice examples now command good money but they are still better value than and equivalent MKII.