2022-01-31 12:57:14 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

canepa.com/photo-gallery/1994-jaguar-xj2206562/

Seller's description:

1994 Jaguar XJ

Location:Scotts Valley, California

Exterior Color:Silverstone Green

Interior Color:Tan

Transmission:Manual

Odometer:16

VIN:SAJJEAEX8AX220678

New condition! 16 miles!

Extremely rare color - Silverstone Green

Includes owner's handbook, tool kit, first aid kit, parts and service manuals

While seemingly the obvious choice, the Jaguar 6.2-litre V12 had been judged too difficult to get past emissions regulations, so in its place was chosen a Tom Walkinshaw developed 3.5 litre V6 as used in the Group C XJR-10/11 prototype racecars, fitted with twin Garrett T3 turbochargers, generating 542 horsepower and 476 lb. ft. of torque. The engine was the first V6 in Jaguar's history, a derivation from the Cosworth DFV Formula 1 engine, originally designed by David Wood for the Austin Metro 6R4 rally car. It was also the first Jaguar engine to use forced induction. In spite of the smaller displacement, it produced more power than the V12, and offered improved handling by being set lower and more centrally in the car.

Constructed on October 26th 1993, this XJ220 is number 223 of an approximately 281 handmade cars. It was ordered and delivered to JaguarSport Limited in Oxon, England. Hartmut Floter was a distributor for Kawasaki Motorcycles in Sweden. His successful business had allowed him to collect several iconic Kawasaki bikes and other fast machines. The XJ220 seemed like the perfect addition to his collection based on the top speed, and design of this unique automobile. After ordering his XJ220, the Jaguar was delivered on December 16, 1993 to the dealership then dispatched to the customer on January 27, 1994 and brought to Switzerland on December 23, 1996. On September 14th, 1998, Mr. Floter obtained a permit from the Swiss department of transportation that allowed him to test drive to obtain registration.

The XJ220 was displayed and not driven for the following 17 years. On October 29, 2015, Mr. Floter sold the car to Mr. Zurich, who would also not drive or register the XJ220 during his ownership. In 2016, the Jaguar was sold to a collector in Germany, who was not able to ship the car due to customs regulations in their home country. 6 years later, the car was still located at the Lutziger Classic Cars facility until purchased and imported by Bruce Canepa in December of 2021.

"A stunning example! Absolutely new condition! Beyond Words!" said Bruce Canepa after the XJ220 arrived at the facility and was inspected. The XJ220 went under the "Canepa Difference" process. A reflection of this car's stunning as-new condition, the XJ220 only required a gentle cleaning.