Jaguar

The Jaguar Mark Ten was introduced in October 1961 as Jaguar’s new flagship luxury saloon. It replaced the earlier Mark IX and represented a major technological step forward for the company. The Mark Ten was the first large Jaguar to use a unitary body structure combined with independent rear suspension, giving the car both improved ride comfort and superior handling. The Mark Ten was also the first Jaguar to feature the slightly forward-slanting nose with four round headlamps, a signature styling feature that would endure for almost fifty years. Power came from Jaguar’s renowned XK straight-six engine, initially in 3.8-litre form and later enlarged to 4.2 litres in 1964. 

Introduced in October 1966, the Jaguar 420G was an updated version of the earlier Jaguar Mark Ten and remained the company’s largest luxury saloon. While the basic body and engineering were largely unchanged, the model received a revised grille, a more modern dashboard and improved interior fittings. Power came from Jaguar’s 4.2-litre XK straight-six engine, providing smooth performance and refined long-distance cruising. Sales figures couldn’t come close to those of the Mark Ten and with the arrival of the XJ6 in 1968, sales declined even further. Production ceased in 1970.