Classic Car Auctions’ Aug. 3 Sale Features Dazzling Collection of Jaguars
CCA is heading to the Warwickshire Event Center with some of the most prestigious Jaguars of all time.
Just when you think you have seen something truly special then weeks later something else appears. In this case a 1969 Jaguar E-Type with 11,800 miles, followed by a 1961 Jaguar Mk2 3.4 with 15,000 miles. And if it is something more modern that you are considering, then how about a 1991 Jaguar XJS convertible or perhaps a 500 horsepower 2010 Jaguar XKR, the latter sourced from a private collection of Jaguars.
The aforementioned 1969 E-Type was supplied to British Leyland in New York before returning to the UK in 2014, where it underwent extensive restoration and also converted to right-hand-drive. Amazingly this car’s mileage is only 11,800 miles and the folks at CCA have a letter from one of the earliest owners to confirm this.
Estimated at $75,000, this Series 2 4.2 Roadster in Primrose Yellow is certainly going to attract attention. And coming with a hardtop as well as a new mohair soft-top, this E-Type is all ready for the British weather. Fun Fact: owing to its high luster and sheen, mohair is often called the “Diamond Fiber.”
The Mark 2 Jaguar, made famous by the UK drama series Inspector Morse, is a classic British car and this example has been treated with fondness and care. It was kept by the first owner for 24 years and as a result of this long term storage, the car has just 15,000 (unwarranted) miles on the clock. When this Mk2 came out of hibernation in 2012, it underwent restoration and gained a heritage certificate from the British Motor Museum.
The Jaguar XJS was facelifted under the ownership of Ford and this 1991 V12 Convertible is one of those cars, featuring the wrap-around rear lights and slightly less chrome than its predecessor. These variants of the XJS are very desirable among collectors and this car is in stunning condition, having just arrived from a warmer climate. Estimated at over $20,000, it has a red exterior paint, black interior and mileage of 41,299 miles. It will be UK registered in time for its first UK owner. “In March we sold a very similar car with similar mileage and almost identical in colour for $32,000, so this XJS will sell well,” said Simon Langsdale, CCA.
Finally, we come to the 2010 Jaguar XKR. As you’d know, this sports car features a 5.0-liter supercharged motor that produces over 500 horsepower. This particular example was bought five months after it was first registered by its second and only owner who then added it to his private collection of Jaguars. With 31,000 miles and a great service history, this car is estimated at $32,000-36,000.
“This selection is just wonderful, the E-Type and the Mark 2 are cracking cars and will give the new owners so much pleasure. The XKR is a bruiser of a Jaguar and with effectively one owner will be a great purchase,” said Gary Gunne, auction manager, CCA.
As already noted, the 2019 CCA August auction takes place at the Warwickshire Event Center on Saturday, August 3. The Warwickshire Event Center is located in Leamington Spa, England.
Photos: Classic Car Auctions