1969 Jaguar 420G

This motor car is being sold as part of an overseas collection. It has been imported under the Bonhams temporary admission customs bond and is therefore subject to the lower rate 5% import tax if the car is to remain in the UK & purchased by a private individual. The 5% is calculated on the final selling price. For example, if the car sells for £5,000, then £250 is added, making the total amount payable of £5,250.

The winning bidder will receive a receipt for the final hammer value, and proof that HMRC fees are paid. If the car is subsequently exported abroad within 30 days then these fees are refundable.

Lastly, there will be a nominal administration fee of £250 for processing the NOVA application, and payable direct to the shipping company. A completed and processed NOVA will provide you formal proof that all duties & taxes are paid in UK and thus allow you to register the vehicle with the DVLA

In common with the majority of cars in this collection, this vehicle has been on static display for a number of years and there is no history available beyond that displayed in our photography section.

We have not started or driven the car so cannot vouch for its mechanical viability or functionality. It will require recommissioning prior to road use and is sold ‘as seen’.

It is available for view and inspection at our HQ near Abingdon and we will be delighted to show the car to you and/or your appointed engineer.

This 1969 Jaguar 420G (VIN: GID57195BW, engine number 7D60284-8) comes to us with no provenance, ownership lineage or service history.

We have no idea where it was or what it was doing before it entered the vendor’s static display collection on some unknown date.

Today, the odometer reads 64,631 miles.

It’s safe to say that this big old cat has seen better days. That said, there may be less work to do than you might think, and the car could still prove to be a good investment for an enthusiast with access to the right skills and expertise.

Provided, of course, that the engine and mechanicals are good and that the vehicle has retained its structural integrity.

This car has acres of bodywork (it’s about the size of an aircraft carrier) under gallons of brown paint.

There are no significant dinks, dents or creases to the bodywork. The panels are relatively straight and true.

Some of the paintwork is OK, some less so.

The finish has gone dull and flat in many areas and there are numerous scratches, particularly along the leading edge of the bonnet.

The chrome work on the bumpers has been replaced by rust in several places. It’s the same story on the wheels and hub caps.

There is bubbling on top of the front wings and below the windscreen.

Where there are stone chips and missing paint in the wheel arches, rust has inevitably gained a foothold.

The paint is split and cracked on the o/s ‘C’ pillar.

The chrome surround to the rear screen is loose and coming away.

Much of the rubber trim around the windows is cracked or perished.

The interior is definitely worthy of ‘project’ status.

The leather upholstery, although not split or apparently structurally compromised, is musty, creased and dirty.

The woodwork has fared rather poorly. The lacquer is cracked, peeling or missing pretty much everywhere and the underlying wood has started to decay in places, particularly at the top of the dashboard where it meets the windscreen.

The door cards are disintegrating, as is the headlining and the sun visors. The carpets and mats are mostly in the boot, where you’ll also find various bits of chrome trim.

The instruments, steering wheel, column shift and handbrake are not too bad, although the centre boss for the steering wheel is missing.

We can’t make any claims about the functionality of switches, knobs, levers, toggles, buttons, dials or other electrics as we haven’t tried to start the vehicle.

There is some obvious flaking rust along the sills and plenty of rust dust elsewhere under the car.

You’ll want to look for yourself and reach your own conclusion on whether or not the structural integrity of the vehicle is compromised.

The engine and engine bay appear to be clean and dry, although there’s a fair bit of rust visible on and around the radiator and the inside front of the bonnet lid.

The car comes with no history, no service records and neither an MoT certificate nor a V5.

If you’d like to inspect the car prior to placing a bid – something we would encourage – then please use the Contact Seller button to arrange an appointment.

We haven’t tried to start or drive the car so our understanding of it is somewhat limited.

In our opinion, this 420G is a project in need of a patient and passionate enthusiast.

Provided, of course, that the car’s structural integrity, engine and mechanicals are decent, we think this car may have retained enough underlying quality and appeal to repay the next owner’s investment of time and energy.

We’re confident to offer this car for auction with an estimate of £5,000 - £10,000, plus Bonhams bond payment and £250 NOVA fee.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located with us at The Market HQ near Abingdon; we are open weekdays 9am-5pm, to arrange an appointment please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.