Sultan of Brunei’s special Jaguar set to go under the hammer at NEC auction
A VERY special 1994 Jaguar XJ220 is set to go under the hammer at a special motor auction at the NEC tomorrow (Saturday).
Chassis no 220693 was hand built by TWR Jaguar in Oxford in 1991 before being exported to Brunei by special order of the Royal Family. The car remained as part of the Sultan’s world renowned car collection until September 2002 travelling just 1,412 miles during his eight year ownership.
The car, estimated at between £200,000 and £220,000, returned to the UK in September 2002 and then became the property of a flamboyant champagne dealer before moving on to the current owner.
Commenting on the special car, managing director of Silverstone Auctions, Nick Whale, said: “These incredibly rare cars are one of our favourite supercars of all time. This is a fantastic example with a great history and very low mileage. It’s such a stunning design that still looks good nearly 25 years on.”
The car has now covered just less than 6,000 miles and is supported by MoT certificates dating back to 2002. ‘JAZ 220’ has recently had expert work completed by XJ220 specialist Don Law Racing of Staffordshire.
Just 281 XJ220s were built over a three-year period. With 0-60mph acceleration in just 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 213mph the XJ220 was the fastest production car on the planet, albeit for a short period of time.
“Having been overlooked these cars are beginning to catch the attention of collectors across the globe and we predict that values will continue to climb over the coming years”, added Whale.
The auction takes place as part of the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show.
Also appearing at the show will be British top model Harradine Beau, brand ambassador to many famous and international names across a range of industries and featured in publications such as Vogue and Elle, as well as a presenter at BAFTA and Dancing On Ice.
She will be helping to unveil another legend of the West Midlands motor industry, a Jensen FF, which has undergone a full restoration by craftsmen at Bavarez.
The West Bromwich-produced classic has been re-engineered so it is better than when it left Jensen’s old workshops in Kelvin Way back in the 1970s.
Harriadnie has the brand in her blood as the Jensen Interceptor was her mother’s favourite car. The model has been in photo shoots several times promoting Jensen as a cult British marque.
