Lot 144: Jaguar MKX 4.2 Saloon

The MkX (Mark 10) Saloon was the largest car ever produced by Jaguar, if you ignore the Daimler badged DS420 Limousine. The model was introduced around the same time as the E Type, sharing its 3.8 XK engine and the "all new" independent rear suspension with the new Jaguar sports car. With acres of space, leather and wood, the MkX was an imposing vehicle from any aspect and a superbly comfortable vehicle in which ride. The model was unashamedly aimed at the huge American market, where it competed with the Lincoln Continental. Mercedes S Class and Rolls-Royce. The example offered here is two owner, beautiful example of a later, 4.2 litre version, which has been in the same ownership for 38 years and has had just two owners from new. The indicated 93000 miles is warranted as correct but the car has benefited from a full engine rebuild in 2006-2007 and though no problems were found it was rebuilt using new piston rings, mains and big-end bearings. The head was also overhauled at the time. Since then the car has covered nominal mileage. Finished in midnight blue over opalescent blue with the original grey leather interior, the car is in very original condition. It is equipped with the original, optional and very rare air conditioning system and a full-length Webasto sunroof, an 8-Track stereo system and three speed Borg Warner auto transmission. This is a truly excellent example of a late MKX, rather than a 420G but the vendor has equipped the car with the 420G side mouldings, boot badge and duo-tone paintwork. The car is only offered for sale due to the failing health of the elderly vendor. Note: This car was offered on the 9th September but the elderly Doctor owner had locked the history file away and was unable to access it. The history files will have been accessed for the October sale. This motor car can be viewed on our stand at Beaulieu on the 13th and 14th September.