This 1965 Jaguar S-Type can be considered a genuine survivor. It recently emerged after forty years in storage, and the long slumber means that it has only accumulated 43,000 miles on its odometer. The seller has worked through the difficult and expensive aspects of its revival, leaving the final details for the buyer to complete. They have listed the Jag here on Craigslist in Omak, Washington. They set their price at $18,000 with room to negotiate, and I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder T.J. for this excellent lead.

Jaguar introduced the S-Type in 1963 to slot into its model range between the Mark 2 and the Mark X. It remained on sale until 1968, with this Coventry Cat emerging in 1965. The first owner selected Silver Blue to cloak its swooping panels, and there is no mention of restoration work. It recently emerged after spending forty years in a barn, and the car’s lack of apparent rust suggests that the storage environment must have been quite favorable. The panels are as straight as an arrow, and although the seller states that it isn’t perfect, this Jag’s overall presentation is comfortably acceptable for a survivor-grade classic. The trim and glass are in exceptional condition, and there is no evidence of rust on the beautiful wire wheels.

Powering this Jaguar is a 3.8-liter DOHC six that produces 225hp and 245 ft/lbs of torque. The power feeds to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission with overdrive, while the four-wheel independent suspension and matching disc brakes ensure that this classic handles and stops as well as it goes. The S-Type is a surprise packet because while Jaguar focused on luxury, its ability to cover the ¼-mile in 16.3 seconds on its way to 125mph proves that these cars could never be underestimated. The seller worked through the Jag’s revival by replacing the radiator, master cylinder, clutch, carburetors, tires, and freeze plugs. It runs and drives well, but requires a couple of minor unspecified tasks before the new owner can consider it genuinely roadworthy.

The seller’s interior shots are sadly lacking, making it impossible to assess the overall condition. The Dark Blue leather upholstery doesn’t look bad, with only wear on the armrest tags and the typical cracks and creases of age. There are no horrendous issues, and I believe that a high-quality conditioner would ensure the leather remains supple. The headliner looks fine, and what is visible of the Walnut trim is in good order. Retrims can be expensive, often costing over $5,000. Therefore, arranging an in-person inspection could be wise, because if this interior requires significant work, it places a question mark over this car’s financial viability.

Most of the 1960s Jaguars that cross our desks at Barn Finds are the iconic E-Type. The company’s sedan variants are under-represented, which is a shame because they are typically rewarding drivers offering a welcome splash of luxury. Completing the final tasks that will see this 1965 S-Type return to our roads should be easy and inexpensive, making it a tempting proposition. The seller’s price looks competitive, although with values slumping significantly, it probably wouldn’t represent a sound long-term investment candidate. However, these cars enjoy a strong following, and I won’t be surprised if it finds a home fairly quickly.