Jaguar had bought Daimler in 1960, primarily to expand production facilities, and the Daimler 2½-Litre V-8 Saloon was subsequently launched in November 1962. Just one year earlier, Jaguar had introduced the Mark X, and it was to be the first of a new generation of luxury Jaguar saloons. The car was similar in some respects to the E-Type, as it used the same independent rear suspension and engine. However, there was still huge demand for a more luxurious Jaguar saloon. Once the new Daimler had been released, Sir William Lyons decided to combine the major improvements of the Mark X with the tried and trusted engineering of the Mark II.

The result was the Jaguar S-Type Saloon, which was introduced in September 1963. The car was available in 3.4-litre and 3.8-litre guise, and it was similar to the Mark II in regards to the dimensions and running gear, except that the S-Type used Jaguar’s new independent rear suspension. The bodywork was extended to provide more boot space, and the roofline was changed to provide more headroom, making for a much more commodious and comfortable car. The interior was considerably more luxurious, and the front of the car was also updated, with slimmer bumpers fitted.

The new S-Type was a great triumph commercially, although it was not used in competition. The Mark II had been massively successful on the race circuits, but the S-Type was heavier and, therefore, not raced by the factory. Performance was adequate for a four-door saloon of the time, and the suspension provided a very comfortable ride for four passengers, especially those in the rear seats. The S-Type sold well, and at the conclusion of the car’s production in 1968, nearly 25,000 examples had been produced.

The 1964 left-hand drive Jaguar 3.8 S-Type presented here is finished in silver with a blue leather interior, and it was delivered to a distributor in Brazil, as shown by its JDHT Certificate. The car presents very well and is in fantastic driver condition, as there are just under 48,000 kilometres on the odometer. Ownership of this S-Type would provide the thrills of classic motoring for the entire family, and as such, this car would certainly be quite enjoyable.