My dad and I attended this year due to the participation of Jaguar....

 

beautiful cars, and your images are perfectly exposed with some interesting compositions and perspectives.

How does one get one of those older XKSSs?

 

*drool* Nuff said!

 

One Austin club member brought his BRG D-type yesterday and I thought that's exciting enough. That many XK-SS all grouped together ..... wow! Aphrodisiac on wheels!

 

Thanks for the kind comments. I have quite a few more available from our annual visits to the Monterey Historics and Pebble Beach. Lots of automotive eye candy for one weekend.

How does one get an XKSS? Two ways: a large sum of money or a ridiculous sum of money. There are only 16 original XKSS's in existence. Long story short, there was a fire a the factory in Conventry. The only thing that survived were 16 D-Type chassis. Jaguar felt it was necessary to immortalize these 16 chassis is something 'special'. Thus, the XKSS was born. There were 14 in attendance at Pebble this year. This was my first time to actually see one in person.

On other hand, there was a company in the UK that was producing reasonably accurate kits. I'm not sure if they're still in business, but there might be a few reproductions floating around.

 

Thanks for the pics, the very 1st car is a real legend for me

 

I can't help but wonder if the level of finish of these cars excel the fit and finish from when they first rolled out of the factory years before?

 

Looking at the pictures, I was wondering the same thing.

 

Great pics Gorilla, slather, drool, slobber. One thing I sometimes wonder is how many of these owners employ someone to keep the cars like this, and are they always trailered to an event?

Either way, I'm OK with both, keeps these beauties alive.

Good info on the history BTW, nice one

 

I agree. Its almost a shame to see cars like this that dont get driven. After all they are CARS haha

 

Very nice pictures indeed!

Jim

 

In the UK and Italy, they are, you only have to attend the likes of the Mille Miglia retrospective or Goodwood revival meetings to see these cars driven like they're stolen, and crashed, unfortunately! The good thing, the value of the title makes rebuilding them a breeze. All the skills required are there. The likes of Jim Stokes, Crosthwaite & Gardiner and numerous other restoration specialists are busy keeping them racing. A hidden gem is the Gold Cup at Oulton Park in Cheshire England, Jackie Stuart's favourite race track, he likened it to a mini Nurburgring. He blew his championship winning Tyrell's engine up there a couple of years ago!

 

just love the xkss jags and nicely taken

 

If it weren't for the pure historic value of the XKSS, I would agree. However, given that there are only 16 left in existence... its a tough call.

The fit and finish on the 16 is actually original. There was one on display that experienced a slight engine fire [leaky carb that lit off]. The paint has *not* been repaired and remains bubbled on the hood. Don't forget... lead-based paint.

 

Great pics! I'm going to try to go this year but tickets are quite pricey.

 

Take out a seriously large overdraft if you can find an original.
regards

 

Amazing pictures. This must have been a dream come true to be at this event and in the presence of all these amazing cars, craftsmanship and hardwork. Thank you for sharing them.

 

Great pics