Gene Halaburt 420G lover
Gene Halaburt 420G lover
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Model: Jaguar 420G 4.2 Litre
Date of Manuf: 1st September 1969
Body Style: Saloon RHD
Chassis number: G1D 57304 DN
Engine number: 7D 60398 8
Body number: 60139
Transmission; Manual with Overdrive
Exterior colour: Black
Trim colour: Cinnamon
Original dealer: Ross of Edinburgh
Date of despatch: 18th September 1969
(The above from my J-D Heritage Trust Certificate No. 9595)
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4.2 liter 6 cyl. XK engine w/3 SU carburetors, 265 Horses
Overall length 16' 10"
Overall width 6' 4"
Overall height 4' 6 1/2"
Weight approx. 3,912 lb.
Ground clearance 6 1/2"
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The DVLA shows 6 previous owners, the first having registered the car on
10 October 69, when it was registered as PWS 696H.
Please Click to get larger pictures
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Interior Rear
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Interior Front
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The last UK owner was a gentleman in York, from whom I purchased the car
in Jan 96. I had the car shipped to Norfolk, VA, where I picked it up on
25Mar96 and drove it to my daughter's home in Chapel Hill, NC. I had the
car licensed in North Carolina, since we will be moving there.
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Walnut Dash- Manual 4 Speed. Synchro. w/overdrive (123mph) - Right Hand
Drive
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Front View - Lots of stuff to polish
Jaguar slogan: "Grace, Pace, Space"
Mercedes engineering, Ferrari performance, Rolls quality
Passes everything but petrol stations
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We are members of the Carolina Jaguar Club (as well as the Classic Jaguar
Association and Jaguar Enthusiasts Club). We went with the Carolina group
to England in March of this year. Had a nice tour of the factory and got
to meet many members of the local Enthusiasts club.
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4.2 L XK Engine
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Drove the car down to Charleston, SC last October to the CJC concours,
where the car garnered a first in driven class (9.73). The car is entirely
original, although I have replaced things like tyres (Michelin XH4 205-70R-14)
and battery. I also had the battery powered clock converted so it is powered
by the car's electrical system and had new carpets and headliner fitted.
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Rear seat with walnut Picnic Tables,
Leather seats
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The car is a delight - I have never owned such an attention getter (with
the possible exception of the 1935 SS-1 Tourer I owned in the early 60s).
When I stop for petrol I now expect to be approached by several people
who want to know all about that "lovely" car. I constantly get
"thumbs up" from other drivers and one man, on seeing the car
(I had it in for service) asked how much I wanted for the car.
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Mfr. Plate
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Grill and Leaper
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When I told him it was not for sale, having had less than a year, he replied
"You've had it long enough!" The few problems I've had are: master
cylinder, distributor, intermittent horn and lights and intermittent fuel
pump. When (and if) funds permit it needs a new paint job. I'm happy with
the service I've had from David Wrenn in Raleigh, NC and Von Patterson
in Charlotte, NC. Have also had good results dealing with FB Components
in the UK.
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Wheel w/hub & rimbellisher
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Tool Kit,
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First Place Driven Charleston SC
(Me holding plaque, my "P.O." to right)
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Cheers,
Gene Halaburt
Silverton, CO
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