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Jaguar 420

The 420 and Soveriegn models were launched in 1966 and sold until 1968 (420) and 1969 (Sovereign) when they were replaced by equivalent Jaguar XJ models. The Mk2 models had spawned the S-type in 1963 with independent rear suspension, enlarged boot, and a choice of 3.4litre engine or the 3.8litre from the E-type. Sales were not as good as expected and the 420 hoped to resolve that by giving the car the 4.2litre engine from the MkX and a front resembling that larger car. Always a stop gap car to keep the Jaguar buyer interested until the XJ6 was available, it also hoped to prepare owners for that new one model car.

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Jaguar 420 - boot badge	Jaguar 420. With the Jaguar XJ6 still in development, and the S-type looking tired, Jaguar launched the 420 in 1966. The S-type was developed forward of the windscreen with a bonnet to match the larger 420G and in was inserted the 4235cc 6-cylinder engine. There was a Daimler Sovereign version which differed only in badges and fitments.	Jaguar 420. The 420 gave the Jaguar S-type the power of the 4235cc XK six cylinder engine, and the presence of the large Jaguar 420G.	Jaguar 420. Retaining the boot and the independent rear suspension of the Jaguar S-type, the 420 attempted to improve both the lloks and the performance of the S until the XJ was ready	Jaguar 420. The S-type (1963) had already been given a boot like the MkX, and in 1966 the 420 gained a front resembling that car, as well as its 4235cc engine.	Jaguar 420. An up-sized Mk2 or a down-sized 420G. The MkX was renamed '420G' at the same time as the 420 was launched.
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