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An exceptional private collection, very strong on XJ220 items
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A small number of brochures were produced before the decision was taken to run with the V6 turbocharged engine. Most were then destroyed but a tiny number escaped into the wild. A copy of the standard brochure is included for comparison. This copy is quite noticeably scratched on front and back covers and the estimate reflects this. Internals are Fine.
This is a wing-end from one of the 1993 XJ220C racers. Believed to be from one of the Le Mans cars. Very rare.
These presentation pieces were created uniquely for the 1991 launch of the production XJ220 in Tokyo. Rare. Mint.
The artist was Nick Hull, lead designer for the interior. Nick tells me that these are photocopies of two of several pieces he created to liven up the bare walls at Bloxham ready for Princess Diana’s visit to open the factory and unveil the XJ220 in October 1991. He started with a line drawing of the interior and then coloured several versions for decisions on the internal colour schemes. The eventual choice was “Smoke” and “Sand” – Nick’s “Smoke Grey” and “Light Barley” renamed by the marketing team (see Lot 7). It was these originals that were photocopied for Princess Diana’s visit. Two unique items illustrating the evolution of the interior of Jaguar’s most stunning creation. The “Smoke Grey” board is creased o/w both are Fine.
Two boards show side-on views of eight liveries and the third shows a rear-left view of the car in the national colours of the Sultanate of Brunei. They are credited to “TWR Design” and dated 1993 and are confirmed as being by Ian Callum. I understand that there were two prime drivers behind this concept. The first was the need to sell more cars (!) and, secondly, to build on the racing heritage of Jaguar and TWR. These concept boards illustrated one proposal. The XJ220C Le Mans entries in 1993 and 1995 were another (see Lot 2), as was the 1993 “Fast Masters” series in America (see Lot 11). The boards therefore provide a fascinating glimpse into the development of the XJ220 story in the early 1990s. Rare, probably unique and in Fine condition.
The bronze Jaguar rests on a twin-post base set in a walnut veneered box with a small drawer at the front. The veneer is the same as that fitted to the saloons of the era. The bronze casting of the Jaguar is unique to this item. This is a VG example with a very nice patina.
This contains paint chips and samples of leather and carpet material for the XJ220. It therefore reflects the end of the process that began with Nick Hull’s concept boards that are listed at Lot 4 above. Like the Accessories booklet below, this one is not seen very often. Fine.
This is a unique checklist of all the “extras” listed for the XJ220. Several of them are offered in this auction. Fine.
Contains – 29-page Press Presentation Script. Eight 10 x 8 mono press photos. Four full-colour slides. All contained in the white embossed XJ220 folder. Very comprehensive. Fine contents in Fine folder. Rare.
Important if you own or service one of these brilliant cars. Rare. Folded o/w VG.
Press pack for the XJ220 season in the States that included the “Fast Masters” race series. Includes photo of one of the cars in action, signed by driver Win Percy. Also includes a Boston Herald press photo of a potential customer inspecting the underside of one of the “Fast Masters” cars which is “retailing for only $750,000”! Finally includes is “The fastest road car in the World is making a flying visit “– a 4-page card folder announcing that an XJ220 was visiting a York dealership Fine. Unusual.
16pp booklet with metallic silver cover and a pocket at the back containing letter dated June 1994 from Descartes Design, part of the Abbey Panels Group. The booklet contains a very unusual selection of photographs of the development of the XJ220 bodywork, which was handled by Descartes – some of which I have not seen before. Fine. Rare.
A 4-page card fldr from Park Sheet Metal, outlining their involvement in the XJ220 Project and identifying the components they produced. Unusual. Fine.
“Engineering Excellence – Jaguar XJ220-C”. Four-page card folder on the XJ220C. Fully illustrated in colour. Aimed at sponsors and customers intending to race the car. Rare. Fine.
Contained in an embossed XJ220 folder. At this point Speedline wheels had not been adopted. Photo Fine. Folder sl stains at foot. Good.
This routine-looking 4-page card folder contains a gem. The centre spread features Stuart Spencer’s cut-way of the production XJ220. Amazingly, he created this image from CAD/CAM data before the car was even built! Fine.
Contains 8 pages of press releases and 2 mono photos. Folder – VG. Contents – Fine.
4-page technical description and specs plus single mono photo. The car was in the US in 1992 so this might have been linked. Fine.
Brief recap on the XJ13 story and 2 pages of specs. Dated March 1976 and reports pending appearance of the car at the Geneva Motor Show that year; the first time it had travelled abroad. In French from British Leyland Switzerland. Very rare. Fine.
Embargo date 22 August 1988. 3-page press release. 1-page outline spec sheet. 1 page “Standard “Equipment”. 6 mono photos. 6 full-colour slides and 4-page card folder for the Celebration Coupe. Pack – VG. Contents – Fine. Very rarely seen as complete as this and in this condition.
A JaguarSport/Cosworth con rod and piston mounted on a marble base with plaque “JAGUAR XJ220. ZYTEK-EMS. 1992”. A very interesting item and the only one I have seen. Fine.
All Lots in this Part are in a broken series that runs up to 26, plus some unnumbered items. Early Lots show their numbers in the sequence. There are certain common factors across the series. Most are mounted on board with kraft paper covers and most are around 20 x 15. Many are highlighted in gouache, be they photos or airbrush paintings. Any exceptions I’ll mention in the text. Descriptions describe the artwork, not the covers and mounting boards. For those, check the photos. These artworks are a very rare and most unusual insight into this aspect of Jaguar’s operations, ranging across a 20-year span from a Series 1 E-type to an XJ40. A unique gathering.
It is LHD and the cover is marked “Federal”. This is No 2 in a broken series that runs up to 26, plus some unnumbered. Early Lots show their number in the series. There are certain common factors across the series so, to avoid too much repetition, I’ll list them here. Most are mounted on board with kraft paper covers and most are around 20 x 15. Many are highlighted in gouache, be they photos or airbrush paintings. Any exceptions I’ll mention in the descritions. Descritions describe the artwork, not the covers and mounting boards. For those, check the photos. This Lot is VG.
Airbrush. Cover torn. Tracing paper inside w editorial markings. VG.
Label on back for “Warwickshire Illustrations” of Coventry. This shows a UK market car. Tracing paper sheets shows many editorial markings for extra fittings needed for a Federal car. Interesting stuff! VG.
Airbrush. Sheet of tracing paper includes editorial markings. Smaller at 17 x 13. VG.
Note the way the interior is lit to highlight the seating arrangement. No cover. VG.
Cut-away of an XJ40 saloon by Stuart Spencer, former manager of the Jaguar design studio. Printed on heavy gloss paper, no board mounting. VG.
Airbrush. Artist’s name in front of rear wheel – “Reading.” No cover. Image a little edgy. Good.
No cover. Bears label on back – “A. W. Publication Ltd” of Nuneaton. Larger at 22 x 16. VG.
Large full-colour photo pasted on a wooden backing for hanging display. VG.
A collection of large-scale Jaguar model, mainly 1:18 scale with a few at 1:12. Several AutoArt and other makers include – Exoto, Cult, CMR. Norev, BOS and so on
The four key 1:18-scale Jaguar models from AutoArt – C-type, D-type, XKSS and XJ13 – are mounted on a superb, bevelled wood base. This was crafted in the Jaguar sawmill at Browns Lane and with the deep veneer applied as only the Jaguar craftsmen know how! Fine v nr Mint. Unique.
1:18 scale by Exoto. The 1988 Daytona winning car driven by Martin Brundle, Raul Boesel and John Nielsen. Fine. No box and the estimate reflect this.
1:18 scale. Depicts the race car created by TWR to compete in the IMSA GTP series in the States. Mint. Boxed.
1:18 scale with high wing. Limited edition no 7 of 100. Mint. Boxed. Rare.
1:18 scale. Depicts the Silk Cut racer that won Le Mans in 1988. This is the limited edition “race weathered” version and the Certificate of Authenticity is included. Mint. Boxed.
1:18 scale. Depicts the Ecurie Ecosse car that won Le Mans in 1956. Mint. Boxed.
Compulsion Gallery Ltd was a Kent-based company that produced hand-cast sculptures in a special high density resin material, which were then thermal-plated with lead-free pewter. Each piece was hand polished and lacquered to preserve the superb metal finish. These models have the look, weight and cold feel of solid metal. This model was from Keith Helfert’s collection and has his signature under the base. These larger-scale models are rare. Fine.
