1993 Jaguar XJ220 For Sale - 1 Of 277 Jaguar XJ220s, One Owner,
2,645 Km (1,644 Mi)
The Jaguar XJ220 traces its origins to a small group of engineers
and designers who, inspired by the marque's success in Group C
competition, began developing an ambitious supercar project in
their spare time. Known internally as the "Saturday Club," the team
envisioned a machine that would combine race-derived technology
with the speed, refinement, and presence expected of a flagship
Jaguar.
When the XJ220 debuted at the 1988 Birmingham International Motor
Show, it immediately became one of the most talked-about
automobiles of the era. Its name referenced a targeted top speed of
220 mph, while Keith Helfet's dramatic design delivered the visual
impact to support the claim. Long, wide, and exceptionally low, the
concept reflected Jaguar's determination to compete at the highest
level of the emerging supercar segment.
Development proceeded rapidly following the model's overwhelmingly
positive reception, with Jaguar announcing a limited production run
in December 1989 and entrusting engineering and assembly to
JaguarSport, the joint venture between Jaguar and Tom Walkinshaw
Racing. Introduced in 1992, the production XJ220 featured aluminum
bodywork over an aluminum honeycomb chassis, Group C race-derived
suspension, and a 542-horsepower twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6
developed by TWR from the engine originally created for the MG
Metro 6R4 Group B rally program. Paired with a five-speed manual
transmission, the package delivered extraordinary performance,
including a verified top speed exceeding 212 mph.
Although conceived during an era defined by outright speed, the
XJ220 remained distinctly Jaguar. A Connolly leather-trimmed
interior, refined road manners, and elegant styling distinguished
it from many of its contemporaries and helped secure its place
among the most significant supercars of the 1990s. Each example was
hand-assembled at JaguarSport's purpose-built facility in Bloxham,
Oxfordshire, where production ultimately totaled 277 examples.
Completed at JaguarSport in Bloxham, Oxfordshire, England on 19
November 1993, this left-hand-drive XJ220 was finished in Spa
Silver over a Smoke Grey Connolly leather interior. Its ownership
history is remarkably straightforward compared to most examples
produced some three decades ago. According to a letter from its
original owner, the XJ220 remained with Jaguar Cars following the
original purchaser's default and subsequent litigation for breach
of contract. Once the matter was settled in 1997, the car was sold
directly by Jaguar Cars U.K. through Duncan Hamilton Ltd.,
resulting in a four-year delay before its first retail sale. The
owner recalls that the XJ220 was "essentially new, with its
odometer showing delivery miles only."
The XJ220 remained in its home country until 2003 when it was
approved for U.S. import under "Show or Display." Since its
importation, the XJ220 has remained with its original owneruntil
2026, seeing only light use while displayed in a private
collection. The owner further notes that it "has not been in any
accidents or repaired bodily in any way and has no paintwork
damage." It remains in exceptionally original condition with its
Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate confirming that it retains its
original engine, transmission, and body.
Offered with original books in a leather XJ220-branded folder,
parts manual, tools, center-lock socket, and importation documents,
among other delivery items, this remarkably preserved,
singleprivateowner XJ220 represents one of the most original and
best-documented examples of Jaguar's landmark supercar. Showing
just 2,645 kilometersfrom new(approximately 1,644 miles) at the
time of cataloging, it offers an exceptional opportunity to acquire
one of only 277 XJ220s ever produced, presented in its iconic Spa
Silver livery and retaining the originality, provenance, and low
mileage sought by the most discerning collectors. A truly amazing
and undervalued supercar of the era.
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