An S-Type joins the fold

[nrandlexj40]

Well these Jaguars certainly are addictive....

I've just picked up this 'barn-find' 3.0 SE V6 S-Type.
It's been unloved for quite some time spending the past 5 years locked in a barn. The attached image shows it after a good wash down to remove the dust and bird deposits. A quick trip to the MOT station indicates a bit of welding is needed underneath along with a number of new brake pipes.

I'm currently restoring another barn find (actually from the same collection) - a 1996 XK8 Coupe so the S-Type will be next in the queue once I can get the XK8 on the road.....

Watch this space - there is plenty of work ahead, so I'm sure I'll be asking for help along the way !

[Montana5]

Hi Neil and welcome to the S Type section of the Forum.

Doug.

[nrandlexj40]

Thanks Doug

I'm sure I'll be asking for advice along the way

[jeff1954]

Hi Neil and welcome, you've certainly got your work cut out having two to do. I,ve fancied an XK8 myself but they do suffer from the dredded tin worm.

Jeff

[nrandlexj40]

Thanks Jeff

Yes - having 2 Jags to restore is a bit of a task..... I'm not sure whether it's a sign of insanity !!

The XK8 is proving a challenge after being static in a barn for the past 5 years.

The S-Type was in the same barn and was at risk of being scrapped. It has some restoration needed - not the least of which is corrosion at the rear of both sills - but it has only covered a genuine 73000 miles, so I thought it deserved saving.....