2025-01-31 16:38:02 | Ian Barnett writes:

For sale in 2024 and now in an online auction with carandclassic.com

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1967-jaguar-420-automatic-8W9dln

2025-02-04 18:17:29 | pauls writes:

Seller's description:

Very tidy and usable car in stand-out red

Smart beige leather interior with recent retrimming 

Voluntary MOT to end of October 2025

Reliable and well maintained by current keeper 

Low mileage of only 53,508 miles 

Smart car that would be perfect four touring

The current keeper bought this lovely red ‘67 car a few years ago to run as a wedding car. That work has funded useful maintenance and improvements and means it arrives on the market in good, reliable condition. The beige leather interior is key to its appeal, mixing light patina with some new trim and the usual array of 420 hand-finished features. 

The displayed mileage of a little over 53,000 miles is reported to be genuine. Although it is registered as a Historic Vehicle - so MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt - it is a mark of the current keeper’s attention to detail that it carries a long, voluntary MOT to late October 2025. 

With their power steering, auto boxes, comfortable seats, cossetting Jaguar ride and spacious boots, these later classic Jaguars are perfect for weekend drives or longer touring with family and friends. This car looks ready-made for such enjoyment. 

The History and Paperwork

First registered 1st September 1967 

Chassis records confirm this car was built in 1967 as a RHD model with auto box and power steering 

Only four registered keepers from new 

Current keeper since December 2021

Purchased for use as a wedding car

Reluctantly for sale due to a change of circumstances

MOT valid until 27th October 2025 with one minor advisory 

Mileage on last MOT appears to be an error and is likely to be 53,496 miles 

Comprehensive MOT records dating back to 2010

History file includes various bills and service book stamps

Reent work to ignition system 

Older invoices from 2017/17 for extensive work including retrimming 

Gearbox overhaul in 2016 as shown 

V5C showing vehicle is registered as a Historic Vehicle so MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt

The Condition

Smart and stand-out red paintwork in generally good condition with some ageing 

Paintwork shows a few marks but none appear to be unsightly 

Bodywork presents well with well fitting doors and panels 

Some minor points to note to bodywork as shown in photos 

These include bubbling to both sills with some cracking to paint 

Underside presents well with evidence of undersealing 

No structural advisories on useful current and recent MOT test 

Fitted with chromed wire wheels and matching spare in good order

Tool kit and jack equipment supplied with car as shown 

Chromework presents well with what appear to be original and lightly aged fittings 

Front and rear bumpers and light bezels all in good order

Lights in good condition and appear to work correctly with no obvious damage 

Beige leather interior with usual 420 high specification mix of leather and wood 

Front individual bench-style seats with armrests in good order with light patina 

Recently fitted door cards all round with minor marks to note to rear units 

Beige carpets in fair condition with protective red fitted over mats included

Veneers to padded dashboard and door tops all well kept with light aging

Dashboard veneers appear to be original and show some light close-up cracking but not unsightly 

Dials are in good, working order with some light ageing to note 

Boot trimmed in correct black vinyl in good condition 

Fitted with later radio/cassette system as shown 

Some light ageing to trim features such as centre console 

Switchgear appears to be original and shows some light ageing 

Two spoke factory steering wheel retained

We have no reports of switchgear, dial or electrical malfunctions 

The Mechanics

4,235cc XK straight six Jaguar engine 

Fitted with twin SU carburettors 

3spd automatic gearbox overhauled in 2016 

Appears to be a largely factory standard car with red air cleaner as shown 

Aluminium upgraded radiator as shown 

Factory fitted with power steering 

As far as the seller knows, there are no mechanical problems

Well maintained car with good history file 

One minor advisory to note on current MOT