Jaguar XKSS Continuation Model Limited to 9 Units
The Jaguar XKSS has been confirmed to be the British automaker’s next continuation model.
The ultra-exclusive sports car is limited to just nine units and will be hand-built by Jaguar Classic. The Jaguar XKSS is often referred to by experts as the world’s first supercar and the continuation model will be built to the exact specification as they appeared in 1957. According to Jaguar, the nine units are replacing the cars lost in the famous Browns Lane factory fire.
The original cars were set to be exported to the U.S., but only 16 were completed before disaster struck.
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The XKSS came to be following Jaguar’s three successive Le Mans victories in 1955, 1956 and 1957 with the D-Type. After the hat trick of wins, Sir Williams Lyons made the decision in 1957 to convert the remaining 25 D-Types into road-going versions, essentially creating the world’s first supercar. Modifications made for the street XKSS included the addition of a new higher windshield, an extra door on the passenger side, removing the divider between the driver and passenger, as well as the removal of the famous fin behind the driver’s seat.
Every aspect of the Jaguar XKSS continuation model will be fully certified by Jaguar and expect pricing to be in excess of £1 million ($1.4 million). Deliveries will begin in early 2017.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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