• Unique Stabilimenti Farina creation • Exhibited at the 1952 Brussels Motor Show • Formerly owned by F1 driver Lucien Bianchi • Carefully restored in 2012 After the Second World War, Joska Bourgeois ( 1913-1994 ) obtained Jaguar importer status for Belgium from William Lyons.

She was quick to point out to him that some models were missing from the range, notably a cabriolet and a coupé.

After negotiations, William Lyons authorised the production of 50 models based on three prototypes envisioned and named by Mrs Bourgeois: the Flying Jaguar, the Golden Arrow and the Jaguar Meteor.

Her contacts in the world of racing, notably the winner of the 1951 Belgian Grand Prix, Nino Farina, allowed her to become involved with the ventures of the latter's family firm, the Italian coachbuilder Stabilimenti Farina.

Three chassis were thus sent to Italy by William Lyons for each to receive coachwork - which would remain unique, contrary to initial intentions - based on a design by Giovanni Michel...