Jaguar 420 G bargain?
Discussion
This auction ended on eBay yesterday.
I think € 1520,- for a complete 420 G is dirt cheap and I'm a bit of a fan of the big Jaguars.
But what would it cost to restore this car to it's former glory, considering you would do all the work yourself?
I know there are only a couple of not to clear pictures, but I'd like to hear your opinion...
I think € 1520,- for a complete 420 G is dirt cheap and I'm a bit of a fan of the big Jaguars.
But what would it cost to restore this car to it's former glory, considering you would do all the work yourself?
I know there are only a couple of not to clear pictures, but I'd like to hear your opinion...
My father had a MK10 Jaguar when he was about my age, I wish he still had it as it would be great to waft around in that!
I may be wrong on this one but I think that the MK10 is still the biggest car that Jaguar have made?
I've just realised that I have bought a Jaguar at about the same age as my Dad was when he had one!
I'm turning into my Dad!
I may be wrong on this one but I think that the MK10 is still the biggest car that Jaguar have made?
I've just realised that I have bought a Jaguar at about the same age as my Dad was when he had one!
I'm turning into my Dad!10k for tis one . . .
. . . dunno if it's worth it. What I do know is a 420 is my kind of Jag over the Morse-hype thingy . . . Oh no, this one is
Pristine . . .
>> Edited by dinkel on Monday 10th April 10:59
. . . dunno if it's worth it. What I do know is a 420 is my kind of Jag over the Morse-hype thingy . . . Oh no, this one is
Pristine . . .
>> Edited by dinkel on Monday 10th April 10:59
L100NYY said:
I may be wrong on this one but I think that the MK10 is still the biggest car that Jaguar have made?
I thought both were similar, except for the rear suspension. AFAIK the 420 has independent rear suspension and the Mk10 doesn't (Please correct me if I'm wrong)
Length does work doesn't it?
I really want one...
Now where's that big garage with a nice house standing next to it?
My fathers one was white, just like the one above! 
I've never really understood the difference between the 420 and the mk10, my father would probably know. Maybe! Have to agree on them being cooler than a Morse style Daimler/Jag, however my favourite Jag saloon is one of these -
MK1 3.4
I'll have mine in a faded dark green, with colour coded wire wheels, XK - head, upgraded brakes and a straight through exhaust!
I've never really understood the difference between the 420 and the mk10, my father would probably know. Maybe! Have to agree on them being cooler than a Morse style Daimler/Jag, however my favourite Jag saloon is one of these -
MK1 3.4
I'll have mine in a faded dark green, with colour coded wire wheels, XK - head, upgraded brakes and a straight through exhaust!
klassiekerrally said:
I thought both were similar, except for the rear suspension. AFAIK the 420 has independent rear suspension and the Mk10 doesn't
Both have independent rear suspension, much the same as an E-type. Original was a 3.8, later a 4.2. The 420G is almost identical to a 4.2 MkX.
The live axle/IRS changeover was on the smaller Jaguars - the Mk2 had a live axle, the S-type and 420 (or Daimler Sovereign) had IRS.
Andrew Noakes said:
Both have independent rear suspension, much the same as an E-type. Original was a 3.8, later a 4.2. The 420G is almost identical to a 4.2 MkX.
Getting really anorak, IIRC, a quick 'spot the difference' is that the later 420G had a clock in the middle of the top dash roll edge, whereas the earlier 3.8 MkX didn't.
Have fond memories of the next door neighbours Dark Blue MkX which he had back in the late 60'early 70's. I used to get the job of pressing the starter button if we went out in it. Aah the memories of that lovely Jag interior smell.....sadly something that disapears when one is restored.
>> Edited by aeropilot on Monday 10th April 19:55
aeropilot said:
Both have independent rear suspension, much the same as an E-type. Original was a 3.8, later a 4.2. The 420G is almost identical to a 4.2 MkX.
Getting really anorak, IIRC, a quick 'spot the difference' is that the later 420G had a clock in the middle of the top dash roll edge, whereas the earlier 3.8 MkX didn't.
Have fond memories of the next door neighbours Dark Blue MkX which he had back in the late 60'early 70's. I used to get the job of pressing the starter button if we went out in it. Aah the memories of that lovely Jag interior smell.....sadly something that disapears when one is restored.
>> Edited by aeropilot on Monday 10th April 19:55
I'll get even more anorak!!!
The 420G was a rather more detailed upgrade than it looked.
The body was given the contemporary addition of a chrome side trim along the full length of the waistline. The dash roll top was also given a padded leather fascia as well as the clock you mentioned.
Mechanically the carb needles were changed and the distributor advance curve altered to give better low down torque; camshaft profile and valve clearances were wider and the engine block was externally webbed and stiffened as in the XJ6, and the mountings brought on to the subframe from the chassis legs. Spring and shocker ratings were also slightly stiffened and the steering box ratio was altered making it more sensitive.
Some 420Gs were fitted with a steering lock in the column as opposed to the central button. You could also specify a limousine version with an electrically operated central divide.
For such a big car it was surprisingly nimble and so comfortable: much roomier than a Rolls or Bentley.
klassiekerrally said:
I may be wrong on this one but I think that the MK10 is still the biggest car that Jaguar have made?
I thought both were similar, except for the rear suspension. AFAIK the 420 has independent rear suspension and the Mk10 doesn't (Please correct me if I'm wrong)
Length does work doesn't it?
I really want one...
Now where's that big garage with a nice house standing next to it?
420 and Mark 10 and 420G all had independent rear suspension.
Length of 420G was 16 feet 10 inches IIRC. Width = 6 feet 4 inches.
It's an awfully big car with (probably) a great deal of rusty bodyshell unless you're very lucky. Corrosion resistance was not a strong feature.
Best wishes all,
Dave.
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