{"id":9270,"date":"2024-10-29T01:15:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-28T17:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ayoyo.com.cn\/?p=9270"},"modified":"2026-06-29T01:19:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T17:19:06","slug":"rare-1957-jaguar-xkss-estimated-to-fetch-14-5m-usd-at-auction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.ayoyo.com.cn\/index.php\/2024\/10\/29\/rare-1957-jaguar-xkss-estimated-to-fetch-14-5m-usd-at-auction\/","title":{"rendered":"Rare 1957 Jaguar XKSS Estimated to Fetch $14.5M USD at Auction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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RM Sotheby\u2019s is offering an extremely rare piece of Jaguar history, a 1957 Jaguar XKSS. With only 16 examples known to exist, the XKSS stands out as one of the most coveted road-going Jaguars, capturing the spirit of Jaguar\u2019s D-Type racing legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The particular model up for auction, chassis XKD 540, features notable provenance. Originally crafted as a \u201cShort Nose\u201d D-Type, it was later converted to XKSS specification at Jaguar\u2019s facility in 1958, a transition ordered by then-owner Phil Scragg, a prominent hill climber. This included modifications like a full-height windshield, a passenger door and enhanced acceleration thanks to an upgraded 3.8L engine from the original 3.4L.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond its rare specifications, XKD 540 boasts a well-documented racing history. After its debut in the UK, the car was shipped to Australia in 1962, where it competed under Laurie O\u2019Neill and later, Colin Hyams, a notable racer. In the hands of various esteemed owners, XKD 540\u2019s journey stretched from track events in the UK and Australia to the prestigious Mille Miglia Storica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Restored and maintained by Jaguar specialists, including Pearsons Engineering and CKL Developments, the XKSS retains many original components, like its matching-numbers monocoque chassis and front sub-frame. The vehicle is accompanied by a wide range of spares, from headlights to wheels, adding further value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set to be offered on November 2 as part of RM Sotheby\u2019s London 2024 sale, the rare XKSS is estimated to fetch as much as $14,500,000 USD. See the XKSS in action in the reel below, where Chris Harris takes it for a spin through London streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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