Mint. Boxed.

1:18 scale by Best of Show. Mint. Boxed.

Has seen wear but still VG.

Fine. Unique.

One of the car on the banking and one of the car severely muddied after rolling over several times during the crash. The figure behind is Norman Dewis collecting his thoughts – “Shaken but not stirred!”. Wonder who the photographer was whose shadow is shown. Interesting. VG nr Fine.

The formal document that finally confirmed that GMC were no longer in the running. Serious Jaguar history here. Fine.

The car itself was a Daily Telegraph magazine project – a one-off designed on an E-type base by Marcello Gandini at Bertone. I have moved this from the main catalogue to link with the rare group of Pirana automobilia that follows. VG.

Very rare. VG.

They are the Daily Telegraph Magazine of 13 October 1967 (right), when the Pirana project was announced, and the 20 October issue, which carried a fully-illustrated eight-page account by Courtney Edwards (DT Motoring Correspondent) of the genesis and birth of the Pirana. Signs of aging typical of newsprint after nearly 50 years, but still perfectly readable. Good.

It is the four-page publicity flier distributed free with the DT Magazine of 13 October 1967. Two or three pop up on eBay each year. Fine.

Printed in mono throughout, this brochure was only sent to the media and a small number of the public, especially potential customer for the up-coming Parke-Bernet Galleries classic car sale on 27 May in Massachusetts that featured the Pirana (see below).

Mint. Boxed.

It was used at the London Motor Show in 1967 and distributed to the UK press by Bertone’s agents in UK. There is a very detailed four-page press release and two mono photographs. The press release gives especial credit to the international team brought together to create the Pirana within an extraordinarily short period of time.

It includes releases from Jaguar Cars, the New York Show organisers, the US agents for Smiths Industries (major suppliers to the project) and Parke-Bernet Galleries for their up-coming auction. Some packs also included a copy of the flier at 461 above. VG.

Fine.

VG.

Self-published in 2012, Richard was given the opportunity to drive the Pirana and that proved to be the catalyst. It has a useful potted history of the car and excellent photos. Fine.

Both were designed by Marcello Gandini and the Pirana’s styling buck was used in the early stages as the Espada design evolved. Fine.

Sl rust on binding, will clean, o/w VG. Highly-detailed and rare.

45 x 30. Rare. VG.

And like Lot 160, it has been signed by Sir William Lyons, Bill Heynes and Andrew Therefore now assessed as “almost hyper-rare!”.

Works OK but could do with a spot of grease o/w VG. Strong case included.

Includes press release and four photos. Fine. Rare.

One for “Rear-LHT – part no CP3639-3S7” and the other “Front-RHT – part no – CP3395-86S7”. Worth having these on the shelf – just in case? Fine.

Includes that splendid photo of all 50 production cars lined up at Silverstone for the press preview before the Challenge launch. Unique as a collection. Fine.

Includes correct red-top maintenance chart. Superb condition and rare thus.

Depicts the Rolt/Hamilton D-type on its way to 2nd place at Le Mans in 1954, less than 2 miles adrift after well over 2500. A last-ditch fight by Hamilton in torrential rain so nearly closed the gap. Large at 50 x 34. Fine. Unique.

The first of a trio of limited-edition Jaguar prints by Francis and signed by Moss and Dewis. To save repetition, please take as that all are mounted, framed and glazed and all are 27 x 22 o/a.

VG.

VG.

Ref E133/2. Original pillar binding. Sl spotting on the title page and light workshop soiling internally o/w VG.

Original pillar binding. No ref and no date. However, no engine capacity on the cover means that this is an early edition for those 3.8 litre cars produced between the Mark 10 launch in 1961 and the launch of the 4.2 cars in 1964. Thereafter, engine capacities were printed on the cover. Sl spotting on the title page and light workshop soiling internally o/w VG.

Two volumes of Quentin Spurring’s multi-volume history of the race. The first capturing Jaguar’s golden decade and the second covering Jaguar’s new dawn in the late-1980s. Both Fine.

“Jaguar Project XJ40 – The inside Story of the New XJ” by Philip Porter and “The Essential Buyer’s Guide to the Jaguar/Daimler XJ40” by Peter Crespin. Both VG.

Paul Skilleter’s superb biography of Norman. Paul’s well-crafted and knowledgeable words are complemented and supplemented by an extraordinary range of illustrations, some seen here for the first time. Includes details of Norman’s near-fatal crash when testing XJ13 at MIRA on 21 January 1971 (see also Lot 455). This is the standard edition Fine.

This is J999JAG – Tom Walkinshaw’s own car. This is the first production car, first registered – 6 July 1992. Body in “Le Mans Blue” by QCR. Trim in “Smoke” (see Lot 381). VIN number – SAJJEAEX7AX220899. The car is fully taxed and has an unblemished MOT test record with no failures and no advisories. In 1993, the car was loaned to Autocar for the first full road test by any magazine anywhere in the world. It was published on 23 June and is available by google – fulsome praise! There were two other owners after Tom and in 2014 it was then bought by XJ220 specialist par excellence – Don Law and I understand it is still in his ownership. A rare group of photos of a fascinating car.

From the collection of a member of the Jaguar team for the 1988 24-hour race. Their victory in January meant that the 24-hour double was in sight and it was duly achieved with the Le Mans victory in July. Fine.

Six inches nose to tail. Fine.

One of three items from the estate of Norman Dewis, former Chief Test Driver for Jaguar. No size, but being Norman’s will be small. This suit is only sl worn and Fine. I first handled these items back in 2020, when Norman’s children entrusted me with the disposal of his collection.

No maker shown. Size – S. VG.

Worn but still VG.

Maker – Whe Not Ltd” Size – XL. Rare.

“World Sports Car Championship” badge embroidered above “Silk Cut-Jaguar” badge on the right breast. This dates to either 1987 or 1988, the two years when Jaguar won the championships. Size not shown but fits me OK so probably Medium. Shows sl wear but still VG.

Size – XL. Shows four purple squares instead of the Silk Cut branding. These were worn in countries that banned tobacco advertising. Fine.

Size – 42-44. VG.

Size – XL “Jaguar XJ220” logo embroidered (not stamped) above left breast pocket. Appears to be unworn. Fine.

Includes list of modifications with prices, dated July 1987. Fine.

Two-page listing of Dimensions, Standard & Optional Equipment and Specs. Undated. Fine.

9-page press release dated 12 October 1988, three press photos and four slides. Fine.

Win Percy on the XJ220C. Derek Bell on the Leyland XJ Coupe. “Chuck” Nicholson beside a TWR XJS. Fine. Unique.