2023-11-19 14:04:42 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

classicshowcase.com/index.php/inventory/detail/807

Seller's description:

1959 Jaguar XKSS 3.4 OTS

Specifications

Current condition: UNDER RESTORATION

Performance: 3,442cc DOHC inline 6-cylinder engine

Performance options: 45 DC Weber carbs

Transmission: Tremec T-5 5-speed manual transmission

Suspension: Independent Front and Rear

Color exterior: British Racing Green & Silver

Color interior: Tan

Mileage: approximately 100 test miles after restoration

Wheels: Dunlop peg-style alloy racing wheels

Tires: 205/70/R15

Brakes: Wilwood Brakes

Vin #: S835910BW

Engine #: 62536-8S

Gearbox #: 96065-456

Other 1: Body Number: J9624

Classic Showcase is pleased to announce our latest exciting and unique Jaguar build…a faithful re-creation of one of Jaguar’s rarest models ever produced – the XKSS. This sports car is for the collector seeking a very unique model with incredible Jaguar history in extremely limited production numbers.

We started the journey by acquiring (2) XKSS alloy bodies from a true craftsmen panel builder who fabricates state-of-the-art vehicles. Our team will be creating the first car as an in-house “demo” for Classic Showcase, and we have a second one to offer to collectors. The person that commissions our team for the second build may select their color combo of choice, as well as other options. We have chosen a great color combination for our demo of Jaguar British Racing Green and Silver, sure to provide a great contrast. The interior color will be Tan, and we are creating the seats, console, panels, top, and Tonneau to be just like the originals. All of the materials we are using for the build are Jaguar materials.

The XKSS will be powered by a Jaguar XK-140 MC 3.4 liter red-head twin cam engine. The head and block match, and it will also feature: Weber carbs, a spin-on oil filter, an alloy finned radiator with auxiliary fan, a gear reduction starter, Tremec T-5 5-speed transmission, a custom made and balanced driveshaft, a rebuilt early 1961 E-Type rear end, early Series 1 E-Type front suspension, adjustable front and rear shocks, Wilwood brakes, and original Dunlop peg-style alloy racing wheels with 3-eared knock-offs. The instrumentation is period-correct Smiths, which includes all of the proper British knobs and switches to give it a great look, along with a D-Type 3 spoke steering wheel, battery cut-off switch, and 1-2-3 electronic ignition. The exhaust system starts with Classic Fabs custom-made headers, along with a stainless pipe and muffler coming out on the side of the car. The gas tank is aluminum and includes a speed fill.