2009-10-21 12:44:29 | Lofty writes:

from Jag-lovers.org:

As reported in The Newsletter of the International Jaguar 'S'-type
Register, a member’s ‘S’-type has sold for what the Editors believe
to be a record price. On May 3, 2008, not the height of the
market, the hammer fell at US$47,500 (US$52,250 with the buyers
premium of 10%). Worldwide Group Auctioneers had estimated the car
at US$48,000 to 62,000!

The car was built February 22, 1966 and had a complete ground up
restoration in Texas in the late 1990s. It was campaigned
extensively on the Jaguar Clubs of North America (JCNA) concours
circuit and won five National Championships in Class 9. Along the
way, P1B79407DN scored 14 perfect scores
Interestingly, the car is ‘New Red’ and JDHT added a note
to the heritage certificate stating: “This is the first instance we
have encountered of a color called ‘New Red’. When undergoing
restoration, DuPont Automotive Products used ‘DuPont Chromavision
Color Matching Technology’ to verify that the color was an OEM
color and to match it exactly for the project.

2010-04-02 20:22:32 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:
www.fastlanecars.com/public/Vehicle_Detail.aspx

Sellers description:
Price $64,995
Color New Red
Vin P1B79407DN
Miles Odometer Reading: 38,847
3.8 Liter DOHC (220 H.P.) 6 Cylinder, Rare 4 Speed Overdrive Transmission, Jaguar IRS Rear, Power Steering, P. 4 Wheel Disc Brakes, Factory AM Radio, Telescopic Steering Column, Jaguar Wire Spoke Pin Drive Wheels, Show Quality Glass & Chrome, Twin Fuel Tanks, All Numbers Match! Has Less than 39,xxx Miles! Fully Restored Black Leather Interior w/ Burled Walnut Trim, “New Red” Exterior– Original Jaguar Color. Only Car Registered w/ Jaguar-Daimler Heritage Trust this Color! The Underside & Engine Bay have Both Been Show Detailed w/ Substantial Attention Paid to Originality & Correctness. Original Books, Documentation & Articles. Best of The Best!! Best Restoration Around! SIX Time JCNA Champion (1977-2002) Show Car! 24 Time JCNA Best in Class Winner & 14 Time 100 Point Recipient!!

2014-03-08 12:28:41 | Allan writes:

Can anyone provide more information on his New Red color or DuPont mixing code? All leads appreciated!