4th May, 2025 12:00
The Bolesworth Castle May 2025 Classic, Performance & Supercar Auction
1969 Jaguar 420 G
***NO RESERVE*** Previously the property of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR)
Registration – FXC 984G
Chassis No. – G1D56730BW
M.O.T. – Exempt
Odometer – 84,301
‘FXC984G’ is a rarely seen example of the Jaguar 420G dating from 1969, the penultimate year of production. Not to be confused with the smaller 420, the “G” was basically a MK X Jaguar rebadged for marketing purposes in 1966. ‘FXC984G’ comes from a four year period of ownership with the previous owner being a collector who owned and stored the 420G for around 6 years prior to that. Today ‘FXC984G’ records a mileage of around 84,000 but this can’t be warranted. ‘FXC984G’ is classed as an Historic Vehicle based on age and, as such, MOT exempt and zero rated for road tax. Due to a lack of recent use ‘FXC984G’ may well need recommissioning for the road and is offered here with NO RESERVE.
The 420G is an impressive looking car and based almost entirely on the MK X. The MK X was introduced with American sales in mind and so the car was unusually big for the period. ‘FXC984G’ showcases that impressive road presence and is finished in black lending it the persona of a 1969 unmarked police car……or even getaway car. The forward sloping nose and big grill bring some chromed brightwork to proceedings with the generous bumpers also being chrome finished. The steel wheels are disguised by hubcaps and accompanying beauty rings. ‘FXC984G’s’ interior is finished in grey leather and, unsurprisingly, offers generous accommodation for the period. The usual Jaguar cues of ample wood veneer, comprehensive instrumentation and switchgear and big luxurious seats are all here. The vendor rates the paintwork, bodywork and interior as “below average.”
The 420G came only with the 4.2 litre straight six XK engine as the name suggested. That’s exactly what powers ‘FXC984G’ which, in this case, is paired with a three speed automatic gearbox. The MK X inherited many of the innovations found in the E-Type that was launched a year earlier, lending it an impressively advanced mechanical specification for the period. This was inherited by the 420G and included disk brakes all round and independent rear suspension. All aspects of ‘FXC984G’ as rated as ‘below average.’
In summary:
- A rarely seen Jaguar saloon from the company’s heyday
- Featuring the well regarded 4.2-litre version of the XK straight six
- MOT exempt and zero rated for road tax
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Auction: The Bolesworth Castle May 2025 Classic, Performance & Supercar Auction, 4th May, 2025
Our May auction of classic, performance and supercars
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Saturday 3rd May,12 noon - 6pm
Sunday 4th May, 9am - 12 noon
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