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2022-07-18 11:18:20 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:
www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1968-jaguar-420-nkx7D4_aaid=a5ce63ed-6419-48b8-adb6-8692f74daf04&bsft_eid=8cddae41-d953-4a84-b83 ...

Auction description:
1968 Jaguar
Model 420
Colour Blue
Odometer 109,000 Miles
Engine size 4235
Town Smarden
Seller Type Private
Location Kent
Country United Kingdom
Exceptional history file with some eye-watering invoices
Body restored between 10-15 years ago
Matching numbers example
First registered on the 19th of June 1968
MOT exempt
Recently undergone a Vehicle Safety Inspection and will pass any MOT
Extensive service history provided
V5C present in the current owners name
Bodywork restored somewhere between 10-15 years ago, still in lovely shape
Plethora of paperwork, some dating back to 1974
Invoices totalling over an eye-watering £21,000
Engine rebuilt in 2019 by Ockley Classics costing £11,900
Original owners manual present in well used condition
Scarcely used over the last few years

The Interior
All original interior
Heavily patinated front seats, in need of TLC
Headlining appears to be in good condition and secure
Woodwork all appears to be in good shape
Dark wooden veneer dashboard trim could use some attention
Original Smiths gauges
Brightwork appears to be in relatively nice condition
Carpets all present and in fine shape
Original door cards complete with signs of sun damage, could use some attention
Original Jaguar toolkit in the boot, lightly patinated
Boot area appears in good condition with only some spots of surface rust around the spare wheel storage

Sure, there may be rips, holes in the leather, sagging door cards, but all of that together tells a story of and creates a strong personality.

Cars are not just a box on wheels to most of us like-minded people, they’re an extension of us, living and breathing things, and all of us have our own scars much like this big cat.

Well worn, and in need of a good amount of TLC, but it’s nice to see that this 420 has been unapologetically enjoyed throughout its lifetime, something many people are afraid of doing.

The front seats show some major wear, the driver's seat has a good sized hole in the right side bolster, and a tear in the lower cushion, but even so it still remains fantastically comfortable. The same story can be told with the passenger side, but exhibiting less wear and tear.

Sitting in the driver's seat you’re presented with the long, wooden veneer dashboard that shows some signs of age related issues like cracks and delamination.

The original Smiths gauges are still present and functional with no warning lights present, and the centre control console is all functional too featuring the 4 additional original gauges spaced evenly across the centre. Nothing too poor to report here, just a continued theme of good use!

In the rear, the seats show a good amount of usage but remain in much better shape than the front with no massive holes or rips, just some creasing and cracking throughout the lower bench - the back piece is in much better shape with just some wear and discolouration.

Door Cards are all original and intact, could also use some attention as they show signs of leather sagging and some discolouration from the sun - these Jaguars were well known for their interior issues in regards to sunlight damage, some referred to them as ‘biodegradable’, and it’s comically true.

In the boot area, the floor carpet is in good shape and when lifted, the metal floor is in okay condition, showing some dents and some surface rust here and there.

Upon lifting the floor we’re presented with the original toolkit which sits atop the spare wheel, the spare wheel itself and also the original floor jack.

Overall, it’s a well used and patinated example that simply oozes with stories to tell.

It makes you wonder where it’s been, how many memories have been made alongside it, and portrays just how much people have relied on it as the years have passed.

The Exterior
Body restoration between 10-15 years ago
Brightwork in fantastic condition
Paintwork very well presented
Panel and gaps appear uniform and of factory fitment
Wheels and hubcaps in lovely condition
Iconic fender mirrors
Vredestein tyres all round with loads of tread left

We can’t argue, this is an extremely pretty Jag.

Thanks to a body restoration which took place over 10 years ago, this big cat still has the looks to turn heads and drop jaws. Finished in a lovely deep blue paint job, with excellently presented brightwork throughout, it’s easy to lose track of time admiring.

At the front of the vehicle, the plethora of chrome work here is stunning. The grill fins all appear straight, the vents under the headlights are well presented and the chrome bumper is as good as a mirror, what’s not to love with a front end as pretty as this?

The Jaguar symbol sits front and centre at the top of the grill, reminiscent of a proud crowned jewel. All of the light lenses up here appear in great detail too, with no signs of cracks or water ingress and retain fantastic clarity.

The only issue we can really pick at here is there seems to be a small chip in the paint where the bonnet closes, aside from this it's very well sorted.

Moving around to the side of the vehicle we can see that voluptuous body shape and sweeping curves reminiscent of an earlier Mark 2, with low slung rear arches finishing off that sleek and sporty aesthetic.

Paintwork here all appears to be in good order, with just a small chip appearing around the petrol tank filler cover. All four wheels appear in good shape, brightwork is lovely and the paint-matched wheels behind it all appear good with only very minor blemishes - some of the centre caps with the Jaguar logo could do with a little TLC.

To the rear of the sleek Jag, the tail lights appear to be in good shape and remain functional, as does the boot lid and locking mechanism.

Brightwork here is, again, in lovely shape including the bumper itself, there really isn’t much to pick at here at all! Truly a lovely example of a forgotten sleeper.

The Mechanics
4235cc In-line 6 cylinder engine
Recent complete engine rebuild circa 1,000 miles ago in 2019 costing a staggering £11,900
Automatic transmission
Rear wheel-drive configuration
245bhp
Engine bay in gorgeous condition
Mechanically sound


These Jags are quite the wolf in sheep's clothing, harnessing a staggering 245bhp (high even by today's standards) through a big inline-6.

The current owner of the car states that the car is mechanically excellent and wants for nothing, starting and idling without any hesitation and maintains good, strong acceleration and smooth gear shifts.

He notes that there is a slight jerk from the gearbox shifting into reverse, however this is a common characteristic with these auto boxes and should raise no concern.

There are no unwelcome knocks or bangs from the suspension and the brakes remain powerful and do not pull to one side upon heavy application either.

The car was recently checked over by a mechanic and it was praised for how solid and well presented it was. On top of this, the car recently underwent a major engine rebuild in 2019, circa 1,000 miles ago, totalling £11,900 with a detailed invoice provided.

There are mountains of paperwork for this vehicle and previous work done, it truly is worthwhile having a read through the £20,000+ that’s been spent on the upkeep of this beautiful piece of history.

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