Highlights

Right-hand drive example, registered in France
In the same family ownership since 1976, approximately 50 years
Matching serial numbers noted
The vendor reports the red leather interior is in good condition
Part of a private collection

The Appeal

The Jaguar 420G sits at the summit of the Mark X lineage; a grand, imposing saloon powered by a 4.2-litre XK engine and equipped with independent rear suspension. Produced in relatively modest numbers between 1966 and 1970, the 420G has become an increasingly sought-after classic Jaguar, prized for its blend of refinement and presence.

This 1968 right-hand drive example is finished in grey over a red leather interior. It was first registered in the UK before being imported to France in 1976, where it has remained with the same family ever since as part of a private collection.

This is unambiguously a restoration project. The engine is seized, the carburettors have been dismantled, and the paintwork, believed to be original, is in need of renewal. Some remedial work is also required on a rear door. That said, with nearly 50 years of single-family provenance and a reportedly well-preserved interior, this 420G offers a compelling foundation for a worthwhile restoration.

Key Information

Mileage: 82,563 miles (indicated)
Country of registration: France (imported from the UK in 1976)
Technical inspection status: no current certificate
Technical specs: 4,200cc six-cylinder petrol, three-speed automatic
French registration document with normal registration type
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The Detail

Engine is seized; the vehicle is non-running
Carburettors have been dismantled and are in the trunk
Has not been driven for a long time
Bodywork requires attention in certain areas, with specific work needed on a rear door
Paintwork is believed to be original and requires a full respray
The vendor rates the red leather interior as being in good condition with a few imperfections
Right-hand drive configuration
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