Jaguar 420 G '69

• Iconic Jaguar 420 G from the late 1960s

• Powerful 4.2-litre inline-six engine (4,235 cc) with 4-speed manual gearbox and overdrive
  
• Recorded mileage of 20,442 km
  
• High-quality older professional restoration
  
• Rare manual gearbox conversion
  
• One of the first true British sports saloons, long before BMW M and Mercedes-AMG
  
• Belgian registration documents
  
  

The Jaguar 420 G is one of the most luxurious and imposing models ever produced by Jaguar. As the successor to the Mark X, it combined an exceptionally spacious interior with the legendary 4.2-litre XK inline-six engine, refined driving characteristics and timeless British styling. In its day, the 420 G was one of the very first luxury sports saloons to combine exceptional comfort with impressive performance—a true wolf in sheep's clothing, long before the arrival of the BMW M models and Mercedes-AMG.

This 1969 example has benefited from a high-quality older professional restoration and is finished in the elegant Royal Claret, a deep burgundy shade that is often mistakenly described as black or dark purple. It is powered by the renowned 4,235 cc XK inline-six engine, paired with a 4-speed manual gearbox with overdrive. Although the 420 G was originally supplied with an automatic transmission, this car has been professionally converted to a manual gearbox, resulting in a far more engaging and rewarding driving experience. The bodywork has been professionally repainted and presents very well, while the underside has received recent attention. Its spacious interior, refined ride and charismatic XK engine make this Jaguar a highly desirable British luxury classic. It is equally at home cruising effortlessly to a classic car event as it is delivering surprisingly spirited performance whenever the driver asks for it. Remarkably, for a Jaguar from the 1960s, virtually all electrical equipment is still fully operational, something rarely found on cars of this generation.

Our Oldtimerfarm inspection team has prepared a detailed inspection report, summarised below.

Technical specifications

• Make: Jaguar

• Model: 420 G

• Year: 1969

• First registration: 24/10/1969

• Engine: 4,235 cc inline-six

• Transmission: 4-speed manual gearbox with overdrive

• Colour: Royal Claret

• Recorded mileage: 20,442 km

• Chassis number: G1D77950BW

Condition and remarks

Restoration and originality

• High-quality older professional restoration

Bodywork

• Professionally repainted

• Remark: chrome bumpers show cosmetic wear

Paintwork

• Repainted, showing normal signs of use

Underside

• Original and in good condition, recently attended to

Tyres

• Good condition, with many years of service remaining

Interior and carpets

• Restored with normal signs of use

Chassis number inspection

• Original and clearly legible

• Chassis number location: right-hand inner wing

Engine bay

• Honest, well-presented condition

Engine and mechanics

Engine

• Honest, good condition

Fluids and maintenance

• Well maintained

Battery

• Will require replacement in the foreseeable future

Clutch

• Signs of wear

Gearbox

• Signs of wear

• Remark: originally supplied with an automatic transmission, later professionally converted to manual

Brakes

• Function correctly

Handbrake

• Functions correctly

Overdrive

• Functions correctly

Electrical system

• Horn functions correctly

• Dashboard functions correctly

• Heater functions correctly

• Windscreen wipers function correctly

• Remark: charging warning light remains illuminated while driving

• Remark: windscreen washers are inoperative

Lighting

• Repair required

• Remark: left front side light is not working

Axles and suspension

• Repair required

• Remark: play in the rear universal joint

• Remark: play in the rear wheel bearings

• Remark: play in the pitman arm and idler arm

Documentation

• Belgian registration documents

• Car-Pass available

• Car-Pass:

This Jaguar 420 G can be viewed at Oldtimerfarm, Lobulckstraat 9, 9880 Aalter, Belgium.

Viewings are possible with or without an appointment. Inspection on a lift is available upon request.

With more than 300 classic cars and motorcycles in stock, Oldtimerfarm is located just 5 minutes from the Aalter exit of the E40 motorway.

Watch our additional videos:

Warranty:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mv9nimvtu8M

Classic car mileage (km/Miles):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-sd5QJg5po

Purchase procedure:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNc9Ag1mDPQ