2022-02-14 11:25:18 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/jaguar/xj220/2554848.html

Seller's description:

Location: New Canaan, Connecticut 06840

VIN #: SAJJEAEX8AX220792

Mileage: 997

Transmission: Manual

Condition: Mint

Exterior: Spa Silver

Interior: Smoke Grey

This stunning Spa Silver XJ220 was originally delivered new to France and would have two long term owners to this day, having only covered a mere 997km. The car is complete with records, tools, and full documentation present. Having been loved its entire life, Chassis 049 has just completed a no-expense-spared major service, and is in top mechanical condition inclusive of new Bridgestone specially-developed tires. Perfectly prepared for a new home, Chassis 049 is turn-key and ready to devour open road or present proudly in any investment-grade collection.

Price: Inquire

Seller Info:The Cultivated Collector

2024-02-05 12:18:59 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 3/24

www.broadarrowauctions.com/vehicles/am24_r090/1993-jaguar-xj220

Auction description:

1993 Jaguar XJ220

The Amelia Auction 2024 Estimate: $550,000 - $650,000

Chassis No. SAJJEAEX8AX220792

Approximately 282 examples of the XJ220 were produced in total, including this left-hand drive example completed on 5 February 1993 – with its driver's-side kick plate identifying it as car number 049. Finished in the concept launch livery of Spa Silver over a Smoke leather interior, copies of original sales and export documentation on file show that the new XJ220 was initially shipped to Finatrans in Strasbourg, France in April 1993. The XJ220 was acquired by its first Swiss owner, who would remarkably keep the car for the next 26 years. Period photos depict the collection of his prized new possession and subsequent loading onto a covered trailer behind a Mercedes S-Class for its onward journey to Fribourg. Subsequent service documents invoiced to the Swiss owner's company record that the car was serviced at Jaguar Cars Ltd. in Coventry, England in 2003, showing a mere 887 kilometers on the odometer at the time. After this initial period of limited use, it appears that the XJ220 was essentially undriven and carefully stored until it was acquired by its current owner in 2019.

Following purchase and import to the US, in 2021 Curated Restoration & Service in Miami, Florida was entrusted with carrying out a comprehensive major service at a cost of $32,000, including fuel cell replacement. Largely preventative maintenance, the ultra-low-mileage Jaguar was treated to a complete six-year service kit, a Lamborghini fuel cell, braided fuel hose set, fuel pump motor, new specially developed Bridgestone tires, headlight bulb replacement, replacement belts, fuel filter, and a fluid change. The rejuvenated XJ220 was then shown at The Bridge later that year, likely its first public appearance in quite a few years.

Today, car number 049 stands as a paragon of originality, with just 997 kilometers recorded at the time of cataloging. Preserved in time-capsule condition and meticulously maintained in recent years, while boasting the care of just two owners from new, it is undoubtedly one of the finest XJ220s to have ever come to market. Furthermore, in July of 2022, the Jaguar underwent further mechanical sorting courtesy of Hudson Historics in Warwick, New York, which encompassed repairing the fuel pumps and wiring harness, as well as recharging the air conditioning system. Supplied with many of its correct and original factory accessories including its car cover, tool kit, fire extinguisher, and first aid kit, this extremely low mileage and immaculately preserved XJ220 would make a worthwhile addition to any collection of important modern supercars.