Jaguar 420

The Jaguar 420 was introduced in 1966 as a further development within Jaguar's compact sports sedan range. The model occupied a position between the earlier S-Type and the larger Mark X and was produced until 1968. A total of approximately 10,236 examples of the Jaguar 420 were built, making the model a relatively limited-produced variant within Jaguar's 1960s offerings. The Jaguar 420 combined classic design elements of the marque with technical features previously used in larger models.

Characteristic of the Jaguar 420 is its front end with four headlights and a central grille, a stylistic feature that was also applied to other models of the marque at the time. The model was based on the existing platform of the S-Type, but featured further advancements in the areas of suspension and braking system. With this, Jaguar positioned the 420 as a representative sedan with a sporting slant within the upper mid-range segment of the period.

The Jaguar 420 came with a six-cylinder inline engine from the XK engine family, an engine series that had played an important role within Jaguar's model range since the 1940s. These engines were known for their use in both sports cars and the brand's sedans. The combination of independent all-round suspension and disc brakes contributed to the technical configuration that distinguished Jaguar within the segment of British luxury cars in the 1960s.

Within the brand's history, the Jaguar 420 marks the last evolution of compact sports sedans with separate chassis concept before Jaguar moved on to a new generation of models. Due to its relatively short production period and specific positioning within the range, the Jaguar 420 occupies its own place within the development of Jaguar in the 1960s. To get a good idea of the lot, we advise you to come to the viewing day.