Footnotes

Launched in October 1961, the Jaguar Mark X had been developed to suit the North American market and was a large car by European standards. "The Mark X is longer, lower and wider than its predecessor; its appearance once again bears witness to the outstanding flair of Sir William Lyons for elegance of line..." declared Motor magazine, while the journal Motor Racing observed: "Superb styling once again has been achieved on a Jaguar saloon without sacrificing passenger room."

Jaguar's top-of-the-range model, the Mark X was technically more advanced than preceding Jaguar saloons and featured independent rear suspension similar to that of the E-Type sports car. The same unit as that fitted to the contemporary E-Type, its engine was the tried-and-tested 3.8-litre XK six producing 265bhp on triple SU carburettors, and for a car weighing around two tons the 120mph Mark X was impressively quick, though inevitably the weight took its toll of the fuel consumption. The interior, like that of all Jaguar saloons, was exceptionally well appointed and comfortable, and the Mark X came with power-assisted steering as standard. By the time the face-lifted 420G version came along in 1966, the Mark X was being built with 4.2-litre engine and (optional) all-synchromesh gearbox, while incorporating numerous other improvements.

No paperwork comes with the car and, since acquisition some 10 years ago, the MKX has been on static display. It will require recommissioning prior to road use.

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