CLASSICS CHATTER AUCTION UPDATES: 1968 JAGUAR 420 - BARONS AUCTIONS Auction: 1:00pm, Saturday 15th September 2018 Kempton Park Race Course

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BARONS AUCTIONS

Auction: 1:00pm, Saturday 15th September 2018

Kempton Park Race Course

Staines Rd E, Shepperton, Sunbury-on-Thames TW16 5AQ
Viewing: Friday 14 September 2018 3:00pm-7:00pm,

Saturday 15 September 2018 9:00am-1:00pm

1968 JAGUAR 420

Manual + Overdrive

Registration No: PHT 762F

Chassis No: TBC

The 420/Sovereign traces its origins back to the Jaguar Mark 2, which was introduced in 1959 and sold through most of the 1960s. Jaguar thought that a similar sized car with high standards of technical sophistication and luxury would be successful. Demands for more luxurious features would add weight to any future models, forcing the drive towards a 4.2-litre-engined compact saloon. A combination of the 4.2-litre engine with the compact saloon body was expected to have market appeal.

Consequently, Sir William initiated development of a new saloon based on the S-Type, retaining its 54-inch independent rear suspension but adding a twin-carburettor version of the 4.2-litre powerplant and frontal styling more akin to that of the Mark X. The new car was released in August 1966 in the form of two badge-engineered models, the Jaguar 420 and the Daimler Sovereign.

A very rare Jaguar 420 Manual Overdrive, which is thought to have had only two owners. The car has been off the road since 1979 in dry storage, and as such is in remarkably good original condition. The vendor tells us that tha car has never been welded, but as the paintwork had deteriorated, it was decided to repaint the car completely. The interior is good original condition, as is the engine which runs extremely well. There were only just over 10,000 Jaguar 420's built, and a tiny fraction of those were manual overdrive. A rare car in good condition, ready to enjoy.

Note: This description is provided by the vendor and unless otherwise stated is 'Not Verified' by Barons or any person employed by Barons. Prospective purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of any statements made, whether they be statements of fact or opinion.