Lot 623: Jaguar XJS V12 TWR Competition Tribute

TWR started by modifying BMW 3.0 CSLs, but soon was contracted to head Mazda's works program in the British Touring Car Championship. The TWR developed RX-7, with Win Percy in the driving seat, won the title in both 1980 and 1981. Walkinshaw himself also took a win in the Spa 24 Hours. The TWR Rover Vitesse of Tom Walkinshaw and Win Percy at the Nürburgring in 1985. After preparing the Dakar winning Range Rover for René Metge in 1982, TWR began an association with British Leyland, preparing the Jaguar XJS and Rover 3500 Vitesse for both the BTCC and European Touring Car Championship. Success in the latter series (as well as the French championship) with both cars lead to an invitation to develop a Jaguar prototype for Group C racing, for use in both the World Endurance Championship and the IMSA GT Championship. Jaguar cars won the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the 24 Hours of Daytona in 1988 and 1990. The company also began a short but successful business venture with Jaguar, known as Jaguar Sports. This emotive representation of one of the 1980's most enduring legends is described by the vendor as in good condition throughout. It was re-shelled in October 1992 by Jaguar specialists with a vintage 1987 shell and using all original mechanical components. It also comes with a number of period competition modifications including a six branch exhaust/inlet manifold, special exhausts, TWR Speedline wheels and an extremely rare, built for purpose, TWR steering wheel. Never raced and finished in classic green and white TWR livery, this iconic powerhouse is offered at no reserve.