This Jaguar S-Type is a well-preserved example of the classic British sports saloon, which benefits from a recent respray and an engine rebuild. It is powered by a rebuilt 3.4-litre XK6 straight-six developing around 210bhp, which is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission with overdrive. The five-digit odometer currently displays 5,604 miles, and while the seller believes that the correct mileage is 105,604 miles this is not warranted. Prior to the current owner, the car was in single family ownership from new. The Jaguar S-Type was ostensibly a development of the earlier and highly popular Mk II, featuring more sophisticated independent rear suspension, but with the same 3.4 and 3.8-litre carburettor-fed straight-six engines found in the Jaguar Mk II. This S-Type is finished in an appealing red hue, over a sumptuous tan leather-trimmed interior with matching carpets and elegant wood trim on the dashboard and door cards. It rides on a set of 15-inch polished wire wheels with two-earned knock off Jaguar hub nuts, shod in Federal SuperSteel 657 tyres. The cabin features an array of lustrous burr wood inlays, as well as an authentic period medium and longwave radio, a selection of Smiths dials, manually operated windows, a cigar lighter, and front and rear ash trays and armrests. The car’s cherished number plate is not included in the sale. The seller is not aware of any bodywork damage. The red paintwork is noted by the seller as being in generally excellent condition, having benefitted from a recent repaint. There are, however, some heavy scuffs and scratches along nearside sill, the bottoms of both doors, and the rear wheel arch. Elsewhere, there appear to be no major defects. Inside, the cabin is believed to be original, and the leather upholstery has been treated to preserve its condition. As is to be expected, there is some light creasing and use-related wear on the front seats, as well as wear on the driver’s-side carpet. The wood trims feature an impressive gloss, and the driver touchpoints have a charming, time-earned ‘patina’. The seller is not aware of any electrical or mechanical faults, and they state that there are no warning lights showing on the dashboard. This S-Type’s latest service was carried out by Ringswandl Motor Sport, with the work including a full engine rebuild, the fitment of a new exhaust, and a body strip-down and respray at a total cost in excess of $30,000 AUD. This Jaguar S-Type 3.4 is a particularly smart example of the classic sports saloon, which has recently been treated to $30,000 in restoration work, including an engine rebuild and a full respray. While much of the car’s earlier history is not known, it is now ready to begin the next chapter of its life, whether as part of a wider collection, a handsome car show entrant, or a comfortable and refined weekend cruiser. The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence. However, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.