• Year of manufacture 
    1965
  • Mileage 
    49 000 km / 30 448 mi
  • Car type 
    Other
  • Lot number 
    83398689
  • Reference number 
    83398689
  • Drive 
    LHD
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Location
    Greece
  • Exterior colour 
    Other
  • Gearbox 
    Manual
  • Fuel type 
    Petrol

Description

Beautiful 1965 Jaguar S Type 3.8, with 4-speed manual plus electric overdrive.\r
Only 49.000 Kilometers from new. Equipped with the famous IRS (independent rear suspension).\r
Rare colour metallic gold with a tobacco brown full leather interior.\r
Ordered new in Italy where the car had two owners over the last 55 years.\r
Last 15 years with Italian historic plates, used for pleasure trips and shows only. Now in Greece where it is used for shows, exhibitions and advertising etc..\r
Fully serviced two months ago, spent over 3500 €:\r
- inspection of the engine\r
- oil changed, new oil filter, petrol filter\r
- plugs changed\r
- converted ignition system to electronic, keeping the same authentic look of the distributor\r
- carburettors redone with new needles, floaters etc.,\r
- changed the electric choke,\r
- gearbox inspected, with new filters and oil.\r
- rear axel oil changed\r
- brakes pads front and rear\r
- bushes on the steering wheel.\r
- the electric system has been inspected, everything works.\r
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The car has been professionally restored in Italy 3 years ago..\r
Engine, transmission, brakes, drive train, electrical systems have been checked and they are in working fine.\r
The interior is in original condition.\r
Overall very good and original condition.\r
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The car must be inspected to be appreciated. We highly recommend to view and inspect the vehicle in Athens, Greece, prior to placing a bid in order to avoid any disappointment afterwards. Please contact Catawiki to arrange a viewing appointment.\r