1968 JAGUAR 420 420G

Produced in 5, 763 examples, the Jaguar 420 G is a top-of-the-range saloon produced by British manufacturer Jaguar from 1966 to 1970. The ultimate evolution of the Mark X launched in 1961, it represents the pinnacle of luxury, comfort and English automotive craftsmanship of the 1960s.

BODYWORK/ PAINTWORK

Prestigious saloon with majestic proportions (5. 13 m long by 2. 01 m wide)

Attractive British Racing Green paintwork.

Chrome in good condition.

Presence of paint crazing on the right-hand doors.

TECHNICAL

4. 2-litre straight-six XK engine developing 265 bhp, fed by three SU carburettors

Excellent mechanicals preserved with original mileage.

Four independent wheels with four assisted disc brakes.

Four-speed Borg-Warner automatic gearbox.

Numerous recent works have been carried out: the fuel tanks and pumps have been restored, the stainless steel exhaust system is new, the tyres are new and the front end has been completely restored.

The car is ready to take to the road for any distance.

INTERIOR

The interior is characterised by excellent spaciousness, more roomy than the competition of its era.

Highly comfortable interior trimmed in Connolly leather and walnut burr, fitted with picnic tables integrated into the front seat backs. It should be noted that the foam in the front seats is compressed.

DOCUMENTS

The vehicle is sold with a French classic registration document. The MOT is valid until July 2031.

OTHER INFORMATION

The car is of Swiss origin.

It was purchased in 2021 from specialist Gallery Aaldering in the Netherlands (NL) and has covered very little mileage since that date.