Gorgeous Two-Tone Silver 1967 Jaguar 420 Saloon

Condition: Used
Make: Jaguar
Model: 420
Trim: 4 Door Saloon
Year: 1967
Mileage: 4,943
VIN: J67P1F25493BW
Color: Silver Two-Tone
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Drive type: Rear Wheel Drive
Interior color: Black
Vehicle Title: Clear
Item location: Portland, Oregon, United States
Extras
Power Steering

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Description of 1967 Jaguar 420

For your consideration I present my lovely English daily driving gentleman companion Uncle Matthew. Uncle Matthew is my 1967 Jaguar 420 who looks absolutely marvelous for his age. He is named after my favorite Nancy Mitford character and the name suits him perfectly. I purchased Uncle Matthew in 2013 when I was undergoing cancer treatment and thought if I must trundle back and forth to the hospital for treatments that made me feel simply dreadful I should do it in high style. I had always wanted to own a '67 Jaguar (a great year and incidentally the year of my birth) so in a way you might say Uncle Matthew was a bit of a bucket list check off. I found my beautiful Jaguar in San Rafael, alifornia and I was also very fortunate to find an honest and highly skilled British mechanic blocks from the dealership where I acquired the car. Clint at British Car Repair completed approximately $7,000 worth of repairs to the vehicle before he was shipped North to his new home in Portland.

I am pleased to report that my cancer is in remission and with our lovely daughter heading off to college this Fall, y husband and I are planning a move back to my beloved Puget Sound. We will be relocating to a small island in the San Juan archipelago that has a tiny ferry terminal, eneral store, ost office, one room red school house with a bell, wo orders of Catholic nuns, alt air, irt roads and one resident reclusive Microsoft billionaire. Unfortunately, he island does not have a mechanic or a perish the thought a tow truck. Our home will be situated at the end of a long rutted gravel road which is hardly the ideal environment for such a beautiful, ell maintained and urbane vehicle. On a seven square mile island it is hard for me justify a second car when a bulk of our errands will be run in a little putt-putt boat to one of the larger surrounding islands.

Uncle Matthew is loved by our entire family, s a pure delight to drive and always attracts considerable attention.

Behind the wheel I find I sit a little straighter as if I am magically transported back to a more genteel and refined time, congested city street becomes an English country lane and if I did't know better I might find myself floating through the pages of a Kingsley Amis novel. The California car has been meticulously maintained and garaged throughout it's lifetime and looks and drives likes a dream. Uncle Matthew has never let me down. He starts every time and is timed to run smoothly making him a terrific daily driver. I have invested approximately $20,000.00 in the car with particular attention to the mechanics to ensure safe, mooth and consistent performance. The only alterations I have made to the interior and exterior are five brand new Vredestein tires and a professional and thorough detailing.It is my hope that this wonderful car will find an appreciative and loving home and continue to be treasured for the jewel he is. Low reserve.

Mechanical Repairs Completed:

  • Radiator and header tank repaired
  • New Battery
  • New fan belts
  • New motor mounts
  • New bushings in upper steering column
  • New pin/bushings in track rod
  • New tie rod ends and ball joints
  • All interior and exterior lights bulbs replaced and all are in working order
  • New carburetor thermal switch
  • New right rear muffler hander
  • New transmission mount bushings and spring pads
  • New electronic ignition
  • Cleaned and gapped spark plugs
  • New air filter
  • Cleaned, et, ynchronized and set fuel mixture on carburetors
  • New fuel filter
  • Steering aligned
  • New front sway bar mounts
  • Rebuilt alternator
  • Rebuilt voltage regulator
  • Tuned
  • Oil change at 4,843 miles
  • 5 Brand new Vredestein Sprint Classic Tires at 2,410 miles

Interior:

The interior is in excellent condition including the upholstery, arpet, ash and headliner. All the chrome trim, nobs and handles are present and original. The wooden veneers have acquired a light craquelure commensurate with age. The drivers side front door has a few minor cracks to the leather.The car does not smell of tobacco nor does the backseat does possess seat belts.All the gauges and the cigarette lighter work as they should with the exception of the following:

  • The windshield washer system needs to be repaired. The switch functions but has lost it's spring action. The plumbing between the reservoir and jets is not intact.
  • The original clock is non-functional
  • The original AM radio is non-functional

Exterior:


The exterior is also in excellent condition. With a critical eye I note the following imperfections.

  • Cracking to the paint around the antennae
  • Cracking and a wee bit of rust to the area below the rear window and trunk on the driver's side of the car.
  • A dent to the center of the chrome grill.
  • Pitting to areas of the chrome commensurate with age.
  • A handful of small rock chips.
  • Oxidation to the glass in the drivers side mirror.

Also Included in the Sale:

  • Original tool kit and knock off hammer
  • Car cover
  • Both sets of California license plates
  • Pair of original Jaguar floor mats
  • Original owner's manual, arranty, pec sheet and periodical maintenance vouchers in original case.
  • Copy of 2004 appraisal when the car was donated by the second owner to the UC Davis Health System auction. In 2004 the car appraised at $17,500.00.
  • Copies of my maintenance and repair receipts

The Fine Print:

The car is sold as-is with no warranty implied or otherwise. A $500.00 non-refundable deposit is required via Paypal within 24 hours of the auction end. Payment is due in full within 7 days of the auction end via certified cashier's check or wire transfer. Transport of the vehicle is the buyer's responsibility. Any fees, axes or duties associated with shipping the vehicle outside of the Unites States are the responsibility of the buyer.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. I am more than happy to help facilitate a smooth and effortless purchase in anyway I can.

Cheers!


Daisy