Lot 144: 1967 Jaguar XKSS 3.8-Litre Replica

One of the rarest Jaguars of all, the XKSS was a spin-off from the D-Type racing programme. To satisfy sportscar 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. The loss of a number of bodyshells in the fire at the Brown�s Lane works in February 1957 severely curtailed the XKSS programme, with the result that only 16 had been made when production ceased in November of that year.

Like many other legendary sportscars, the Jaguar XKSS inspired a number of imitations. An acknowledged master in this highly specialised field is the Sussex-based firm of Lynx Engineering, which enjoys an international reputation for accuracy and quality second to none. The car we offer is the very first Jaguar XKSS manufactured by Lynx and is one of an exclusive series of only nine such replicas made by them. Its history is known from new; indeed, it served as Lynx co-founder Chris Keith-Lucas�s wedding car! Of riveted aluminium sheet, the coachwork conforms to the original method of construction. Unlike the original, the Lynx XKSS is powered by a larger, 3.8-litre XK six fitted with triple Weber induction and a stainless-steel sports exhaust system. Completely overhauled, the car features competition wheels and a nicely patinated leather interior, and is presented in perfect working order. Offering breathtaking performance with classic Jaguar style, the car comes with valid French Carte Grise and Contr�le Technique.




La voiture offerte ici est la toute premi�re Jaguar XKSS fabriqu�e par Lynx. Elle fait partie de la s�rie exclusive de neuf r�pliques produites par cette firme. Son histoire est connue depuis l�origine et elle fut m�me la voiture de mariage du co-fondateur de Lynx, Chris Keith-Lucas. En t�le d�aluminium rivet�e, la carrosserie fut ex�cut�e conform�ment � la m�thode de construction originale. Contrairement au type original, la Lynx XKSS est �quip�e d�un moteur plus gros, un XK de 3,8 litres aliment� par deux carburateurs Weber triple corps, et d�un �chappement sport en inox. Totalement r�vis�e, la voiture qui se caract�rise par ses roues comp�tition et un int�rieur �l�gamment patin�, se pr�sente en parfait �tat de fonctionnement. Dot�e de performances extraordinaires bien dans la tradition Jaguar, la voiture poss�de sa carte grise fran�aise et son contr�le technique.