![]() The big Jaguar is a cruising car par excellence the manual box is actually no hardship to use, but automatic really complements the Mk X’s appeal. The automatic boxes were Borg Warner DG for the 3.8-litre versions and Borg Warner Model 8 for its successor. A Moss gearbox with synchromesh on the top three gears was used for the first three years of production, and the 4.2-litre models have an all-synchro system. Power for the Mk X was a 3781cc I-6 DOHC engine between 19 and the 4,235cc XK unit from 1964 until 1970. The 420G ceased production in June 1970, and no Jaguar saloon thereafter has ever quite replicated its appeal. Neither, alas, entered production, but the Mk X’s floorplan did form the basis of the 1968 Daimler DS420. Air conditioning also became an optional extra.ĭuring the 1960s Jaguar also experimented with a V-12 and Daimler 4.5-litre V-8, both of which were reputed to be ferociously fast. These are recognisable via their divided radiator grilles, padded fascia, side indicator repeaters, a range of duotone paint finishes and chrome side-stripes on single tone versions. In October 1966 their flagship saloon was rebadged as the 420G (for ‘Grand’). The 1965 model year saw the Mk X available as a limousine with a sliding glass division, although Jaguar only made 42 examples. The Mk X 4.2’s top speed was 122mph and the price was £2,156 for the standard version and £2,261 for self-selecting models. The automatic transmission was also uprated, and there was Marles Varamatic PAS as opposed to Burman power steering. A Girling system with a vacuum servo replaced the Dunlop brakes, and there was an alternator instead of a dynamo plus a much improved manual gear change. In 1964 Jaguar offered the Mk with the XK 4.2-litre engine (the 3.8-litre engine continued to be available until 1965) for it to compete against V-8 rivals in the US. PAS was another, and very essential, standard fitting and the extras list included electric windows. Inside there were rear picnic tables, the front seats reclined, the steering column was adjustable, and there was an elaborate vacuum controlled heating system. Handling was enhanced by a ‘Powr-Lok’ limited slip differential. The engine was available in two forms - a standard 9:1 compression ratio and an alternative 8.1. Jaguar offered the Mk X with a 4-speed manual box with or without overdrive (the latter is very rare) or 3-speed automatic transmission operated by a column mounted selector lever. ![]() The 120mph top speed especially appealed to the latter sector of the market. Best of all, Jaguar’s new flagship saloon cost a very reasonable £2,392 18s 1d – a figure within reach of most captains of industry plus several leading members of the unofficial economy. Naturally, the interior was finished with several forests worth of timber and the massive unitary body – the largest made in the UK at that time – was nearly 6ft. It was a frankly dramatic looking rear-wheel-drive, 5/6 seater that was the successor to the Jaguar Mk IX with de Dion independent rears suspension in a separate sub-frame (a first for a Browns Lane saloon), discs fore and aft assisted by a Kelsey-Hayes bellows servo, and the E-Type’s 3.8 litre engine. Order now and take advantage of our Free Shipping.When the Jaguar Mark X appeared at the 1961 Earls Court Motor Show, its impact was equal to the E-Type’s debut earlier that year. ![]() All of our Covers include a limited-time only offer on our Lifetime Warranty. If you find better, it’s our Money Back Guarantee. Your purchase is protected by, 30 days risk-free trial. Our inventory of Car Covers includes all makes, models, and years of vehicles. A purchase from means that you’re getting the best Car Cover for your Jaguar Mark X, at the lowest price. Our lean business model, allows us to pass on savings to you, our valued customers. We also invest significantly on Research and Development (R&D) to ensure that we are constantly improving our Car Covers.Īll of our Jaguar Mark X Car Covers are designed, manufactured, and sold on-site and online. We believe in the optimal care for vehicles, which is why, we specialize in fitted Waterproof Car Covers that are suitable for long-term storage. All of our Jaguar Mark X Car Covers are meticulously engineered to provide the best protection on the market.
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