2006-12-20 23:08:48 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction in '05
www.practicalclassics.co.uk/auctionlot/by-id/2013334559/

Auction description:
1969 Jagaur 420G Saloon
The Jaguar Legend, Coys (18th June 2005)
Overview
Built in 1969, the last year of production, this beautiful example is largely in original condition but has been the subject of a complete bare metal re spray about 3 years ago.The current and only third owner from new has exhibited and won many concours competitions in Scotland where the car has resided. Finished in Brown with contrasting tan interior, it is descrided as being in immaculate condition, and comes with a complete tool kit and much original paperwork and current MoT.

Lot Details
Auction The Jaguar Legend
Coys, Blenheim Palace
Type Car
Lot Number 343A
Estimate £8000-£12000
Hammer Price -
Hammer Price (inc premium) £9085
Year 1969
Condition rating 0
Registration number MSY 762H
Mileage -
Chassis number G1057195 B/W

2022-05-02 08:45:39 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 5/22

themarket.bonhams.com/en/listings/jaguar/420g/c7782339-94be-4e6e-aa68-60a2383cf8 ...

Auction description:

Location: The Market HQ, Abingdon, United Kingdom

Seller Type: Private

Odometer Reading: 64631

Chassis Number: GID57195BW

Gearbox: auto

Steering position: RHD

Colour: Brown

Interior: Beige Leather

Estimated Price: £5,000 - £10,000

This 1969 Jaguar 420G (VIN: GID57195BW, engine number 7D60284-8) comes to us with no provenance, ownership lineage or service history.

We have no idea where it was or what it was doing before it entered the vendor’s static display collection on some unknown date.

Today, the odometer reads 64,631 miles.

It’s safe to say that this big old cat has seen better days. That said, there may be less work to do than you might think, and the car could still prove to be a good investment for an enthusiast with access to the right skills and expertise.

Provided, of course, that the engine and mechanicals are good and that the vehicle has retained its structural integrity.

On the Outside

This car has acres of bodywork (it’s about the size of an aircraft carrier) under gallons of brown paint.

There are no significant dinks, dents or creases to the bodywork. The panels are relatively straight and true.

Some of the paintwork is OK, some less so.

The finish has gone dull and flat in many areas and there are numerous scratches, particularly along the leading edge of the bonnet.

The chrome work on the bumpers has been replaced by rust in several places. It’s the same story on the wheels and hub caps.

There is bubbling on top of the front wings and below the windscreen.

Where there are stone chips and missing paint in the wheel arches, rust has inevitably gained a foothold.

The paint is split and cracked on the o/s ‘C’ pillar.

The chrome surround to the rear screen is loose and coming away.

Much of the rubber trim around the windows is cracked or perished.

On the Inside

The interior is definitely worthy of ‘project’ status.

The leather upholstery, although not split or apparently structurally compromised, is musty, creased and dirty.

The woodwork has fared rather poorly. The lacquer is cracked, peeling or missing pretty much everywhere and the underlying wood has started to decay in places, particularly at the top of the dashboard where it meets the windscreen.

The door cards are disintegrating, as is the headlining and the sun visors. The carpets and mats are mostly in the boot, where you’ll also find various bits of chrome trim.

The instruments, steering wheel, column shift and handbrake are not too bad, although the centre boss for the steering wheel is missing.

We can’t make any claims about the functionality of switches, knobs, levers, toggles, buttons, dials or other electrics as we haven’t tried to start the vehicle.

Underneath

There is some obvious flaking rust along the sills and plenty of rust dust elsewhere under the car.

You’ll want to look for yourself and reach your own conclusion on whether or not the structural integrity of the vehicle is compromised.

The engine and engine bay appear to be clean and dry, although there’s a fair bit of rust visible on and around the radiator and the inside front of the bonnet lid.