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RESERVE MET – 1968 Jaguar 420

United Kingdom • 27 Aug 2026

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AI Listing Summary

This 1968 Jaguar 420, owned for 50 years, underwent a significant restoration including a bare-metal respray and engine rebuild approximately 35 years ago. While it retains strong mechanicals and a lovely driving experience, the interior and some exterior elements show age-related wear, and there are a couple of noted mechanical and electrical issues.
It benefits from being a right-hand drive, automatic model with a desirable red exterior and wire wheels, and has a comprehensive history including an original service book and numerous MOTs documenting light use since its restoration.

Condition

7

The car presents well overall after a restoration 35 years ago with a bare-metal respray and engine rebuild. The paint has a pleasing depth and shine, but shows some age-related marks on closer inspection. The chrome brightwork also shows signs of age. The interior is largely original but the seats show visible creasing, wear, and discolouration, and the carpets show signs of age and use. The wood veneer on the dashboard has some age-related wear and deterioration. Mechanically, the engine sounds strong and the car drives well, but there's an issue with the throttle linkage/carburetor causing high revs, and the temperature gauge and brake fluid level sender unit are not working intermittently. The wire wheels present well but have some age-related wear visible on closer inspection.

/ 10

Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

P1F6488BW

Odometer:

21,605 miles

Reg Number:

MCD 819F

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Purchased in 1976, the Jaguar has long since become part of the family, including playing a role in both his daughter’s and son’s weddings.

Around 35 years ago it underwent a substantial restoration, including a bare-metal respray and an engine rebuild.

Today, it presents as an attractive and honest classic that has clearly been enjoyed rather than simply stored away.

Its deep red paintwork, plentiful chrome, and wire wheels give it tremendous period presence, while the largely original interior carries the character you would expect from a car of this age.

Most importantly, this 420 remains a lovely car to drive.

The engine sounds strong, the steering feels good, and the all-round disc brakes perform well.

After half a century of ownership, Stuart feels the time has come for somebody else to enjoy the Jaguar and continue its story.