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2007 Jaguar XKSS Tool-Room Copy - Anthony Hamilton Collection

United Kingdom • 25 Jul 2026 • Lot Lot Number: 278

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

A virtually perfect re-creation of the ultra-rare 1957 Jaguar XKSS, this "tool-room copy" was built with such accuracy it served as a template for Jaguar Classic's own continuation series. With only 537 miles and a recently rebuilt engine producing 280bhp, it presents as a concours example eligible for major historic events.

Condition

10

This car is described as a 'tool-room copy' and a 'concours example' with a fully rebuilt engine and new/reconditioned components throughout. It's stated to be built with extreme accuracy, even serving as a template for official continuation cars, indicating it is in pristine condition with no need for reconditioning.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

A818742

Odometer:

537 miles

Reg Number:

DS 11

RHD/LHD:

RHD

One of the rarest Jaguars of all, the XKSS was a spin-off from the D-Type racing programme.

To satisfy sports car 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 heat-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 on the tail.

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

Sadly, the loss of a number of bodyshells in the fire at Jaguar's Browns Lane works in February 1957 severe...