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DS420 (1968)

NTRODUCED IN 1968 to replace the Majestic Major, the DS420 was the first Daimler-badged model to emerge after Jaguar had been swallowed up into British Leyland. It went on to enjoy the longest production run of any Jaguar or Daimler model, remaining on sale for almost a quarter of a century. The last vehicle was assembled at the end of 1992 and registered in 1993.

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