1965 Jaguar 3.8 litre S Type Saloon,

owned by

Laurie and Sue Pearce. Middlemount.

Laurie and Sue managed to visit the Browns Plain Plant while in the U.K in 1993. (The plant was only three weeks into production after Its major overhaul/refit)

After returning, Laurie decided he wold like to take on a simple restoration

Project. The Photo above shows the Jaguar as it turned up. Simple was not the most apt word

Laurie had originally been looking for a 3.8 Litre mark11 but settled for "STANLEY" 3.8 's'

(Stanley S Type)

The car was bought from

Brisbane; But it had gone to Brisbane from Gladstone, and before that Biloela - So it would seem it's destined to stay in

Central Queensland.

Photo Right

'Wiring Harness'

(Looks simple)

A bit over three years saw it reshape to the general stage it's at presently and Laurie is "Still mucking about with a coupla fiddly things" It is basically complete.

There has been a number of little glitches along the way and Laurie says "being in the Jag Club, with expert advice to call on, is a must" his undying Gratitude goes to Max Parnell of the Capricorn Register for his invaluable help and support. Also to never forget to have the family on-side

(Most importantly " She who must be obeyed") Sue, and Laurie's three sons who all put up with a lot and helped accomplish much.

Photo right

Laurie's Father got "Stuck into the woodwork" The woodwork needed a darker than original stain to try and hide damage done by the original owners