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After the experience gained with the construction of the Lightweight E-type project, Jaguar Classic decided to build another ultra-exclusive continuation model, the XKSS. Nine units of the XKSS were built following the exact specification from 1957. These cars replaced those lost due to the Browns Lane factory fire.
"The XKSS occupies a unique place in Jaguar's history and is a car coveted by collectors the world over for its exclusivity and unmistakable design,” explained Tim Hannig, Director of Jaguar Land Rover Classic. Jaguar explains that building the XKSS reaffirms the brand's commitment to nurture the passion and enthusiasm for Jaguar's illustrious cars. Only 16 units were built before the factory fire took place. Jaguar built the remaining nine XKSS 59 years later to sell them for £1 million to a select group of established collectors and customers. The building of the XKSS units follows the Lightweight E-type project, with all sports cars being hand-built at Jaguar's new 'Experimental Shop' in Warwick. Every aspect was fully certified by Jaguar.top
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The original Jaguar car factory opened its doors in 1922, under the name Swallow Sidecar Company, when motorcycle enthusiasts William Lyons and William Walmsley gathered to create a new automobile brand, specialized in sidecars, which would be sited in Blackpool, UK. High performance and luxury were the most desired qualities for their products. In 1928, the company was relocated to the city of Coventry and in 1934 its... more