The S-Type was a major redevelopment of the iconic Mark 2 Jaguar but used a mid-scale version of the firm's Mark X independent rear suspension to replace the Mark 2's live rear axle and featured longer rear bodywork, among other styling and interior changes.
Changes to the rear seat accommodation gave the impression of far greater room than in the rear of a Mark 2 and changes to the front of the cabin also gave the impression of greater luxury.
Interior differences between the Mark 2 and S-Type included a scaled-down Mark X burled Belgian walnut veneer dashboard with a burled walnut pull-out map tray below the centre section, the veneer extending to the dashboard centre section, which in the Mark 2 had been covered with black vinyl; a full-width parcel tray was fitted below the dashboard; new controls were provided to go with the improved heating and ventilation system; the front seats were widened to give the appearance of being almost full width, and each was provided with an inboard armrest; the centre console was redesigned to suit the wider front seats and rear compartment heating arrangements; the door trims were given horizontal fluting; Mark X-type armrests were added to the front doors along with an elasticated map pocket; the rear doors were given new armrests with a flip-top ashtray and magazine pocket; the front seats were given a new fore and aft adjustment mechanism that raised the rear of the seat as it was moved forwards; the backs of the front seats were made thinner to the benefit of rear seat passenger legroom, and the rear seat had a 50 mm (2.0 in) thinner squab and its backrest was more steeply angled, further benefiting headroom already enhanced by the slightly higher rear roof line.
Exterior generally presents well. Minor rust spots by the wheel arches - cosmetic but not structural. Tyres are old and need replacing but loads of tread left on them. Chassis and floor in good condition. Glass presents with no cracks, however a few swirls in the front windscreen. Paint in decent condition, however not an original colour.
Interior all together, original and in great condition. Cracks in the steering wheel are the only real blemish.
Has an electric assisted choke to help initial start on cold mornings. Fires up extremely easily and idles without issue. Water temperature runs spot-on in traffic. Suspension bushes will need replacing at some point, however the car still rides superbly well. Note the radio is not an S-Type original, but an original from an E-Type and worth quite a lot of money on its own.
Available to view by appointment in Johannesburg.
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Good day , I have just found your site having seen reference to it in an article regarding a Mercedes that was purchased from yourselves . Is the Jaguar as shown above still for sale ? When will there be another auction as I am looking for an old Jaguar . thanks , dave
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