Today Gooding and Company anounced this 1957 Jaguar XKSS, one of only 16 surviving examples.
The estimate is at $16,000,000 – $18,000,000USD which would make it one of the most expensive British cars in the world.
This car, chassis XKSS-716 was also originally delivered to Stanley C. McRobert of Montreal who raced it in Canada until 1961.
Gooding and Company describe the car: “This particular XKSS possesses a relatively long and successful competition history, with excellent results and no record of serious incident during its career. It has a continuous, well-documented provenance that counts respected collectors among its former owners. It has also proven reliable in numerous vintage races and long-distance tours, yet remains in fundamentally original order six decades after it was built. Its recent restoration was conducted by one of the leading marque specialists, whose expertise and experience has ensured that its performance is no less impressive than its appearance.”
Bonhams have anounced this 1963 Jaguar E-Type Lightweight, chassis number S850667, for their upcoming auction in Scottsdale.
Jaguar developed only 12 E-Types from the factory with a lightweight aluminum hood, wide-angle head and Lucas mechanical injection.
This Lightweight was first delivered to racer and dealer Bob Jane in Australia who raced many events and used it to win the Australian GT Championship.
Bonhams will sell this car at their Scottsdale Auction on the 19th Jan 2017.
UPDATE: Sold for US$ 7,370,000 (CA$ 9,855,087) inc. premium
The 13th anniversary Jaguars on the Island was held by the Jaguar Club of Victoria which and also sanctioned by the Jaguar Club of North America.
Front and center was a Jaguar XJ220 finished in Monza Red with only 860km on the odometer. This chassis SAJJEAEX8AX220625 was delivered new to Switzerland and is among the last 10 cars made in the 270 car production.
