The Jaguar XKSS is a road-going version of the Jaguar D-Type racing car, initially built in 1957. Only 16 were built and sold at the time. [1] Nine chassis were destroyed in a factory fire in 1957 before they could be completed.

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Faced with a pool of soon-to-be obsolete cars, Jaguar took the decision to convert 18 chassis to dual-purpose road/race XKSS specification, complete with full-height windscreen, passenger side door, and rudimentary weather equipment.

Rarity and fame have both ensured that the XKSS remains, simply, the most sought-after roadgoing Jaguar, with most of the examples now claimed by owners who have held them for decades with no intention of parting in the near future.

Oct 14, 2024 · For discerning car collectors who might have missed out on the spectacular, metallic blue 1957 Jaguar XKSS that sold last year at auction in Monterey for $13.2 million through RM Sotheby’s,...

Nov 18, 2016 · The 1957 Jaguar XKSS belongs to the first type—it’s basically a D-type racer minus the fin. And this one here is essentially perfect; it’s also entirely brand-new.

Faced with a pool of soon-to-be obsolete cars, Jaguar took the decision to convert 18 chassis to dual-purpose road/race XKSS specification, complete with full-height windscreen, passenger side door, and rudimentary weather equipment.

Aug 9, 2023 · As pieces of British automotive history go, the Jaguar XKSS might just be one of the most important. Its rarity and fame set it apart from the likes of golden-era Ferraris and Mercedes-Benzes, introducing a true race car for the road to …

Nov 17, 2016 · The stunning XKSS, finished in Sherwood Green paint, has been created by the Jaguar Classic engineering team ahead of the production of nine cars for delivery to customers across the globe in 2017. Often referred to as the world’s first supercar, the XKSS was originally made by Jaguar as a road‑going conversion of the Le Mans‑winning D ...