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£56,000

1974 Jaguar XKSS by Ram

United Kingdom • 18 Jul 2020 • Lot 179

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is a Ram XKSS replica, built in 1997, and has been lovingly cared for by the vendor. Presented in dark blue with tan leather interior, it features a rebuilt 4.2 litre engine, overdrive, and recent additions like a cigar lighter and tonneau cover. It is registered with the DVLA as a ‘Ram Kit XKSS Replica’ with an MOT valid to June 2021.

Condition

8

The car is described as being in beautiful condition, lovingly cared for by the vendor. The engine was rebuilt prior to a trip in 2018 and a new clutch was installed. Recent additions include a cigar lighter and tonneau cover. The car has a current MoT test certificate valid until 4th June 2021.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

SABTVR03668075588

Odometer:

9,280 miles

Reg Number:

XKZ 8757

RHD/LHD:

RHD

This car can be viewed in person from 14th to 18th July 2020 at our the auction site, Windsorview Lakes, Datchet, SL3 9HY One of the rarest Jaguars of all, the XKSS was a spin-off from the D-Type racing program.

To satisfy FIA regulations, the D-Type had been built in numbers greatly exceeding the demand for such a specialised piece of racing equipment, and conversion to road trim was viewed as the best way of clearing unsold stocks, hence the XKSS.

Modifications to make the D-Type acceptable for road use included installing a seat and door on the passenger side, fitting a full-width windscreen and shielding the side-exit exhaust system.

A mohair hood and detachable side screens provided weather protection and, as twin fuel tanks and the spare wheel occupied the boot space, a luggage rack was provided.

The 3.4 litre XK engine remained pretty much to racing specification, producing around 250bhp, which made for electrifying performance in a car weighing just 18cwt.

Sadly, the loss ...