Jaguar XKSS
Identify period XKSS road cars, later period factory conversions, and Jaguar Classic continuations.
What to check before buying
Ask how and when the car acquired XKSS specification. Reconcile its chassis number, engine identity, and period correspondence before selecting sale comparables.
XKSS 707, factory-converted XKD 540, and later continuation XKSS 775-21 each represent a different buyer decision.
Documented auction results
If you’re deciding what to offer, start with transactions for cars of similar specification and history. Check the sale date, condition, and whether the price included buyer’s premium.
| Chassis | Date and auction | Outcome and price | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| XKD 540Factory conversion | 2024RM Sotheby’s · London 20241957 Jaguar XKSS | UnsoldEstimate GBP 9,000,000 to GBP 11,000,000 | Auction evidencePeriod Jaguar factory conversion to XKSS specification, followed by a factory 3.8-litre upgrade. |
| XKSS 707 | 2023RM Sotheby’s · Monterey 20231957 Jaguar XKSS | SoldUSD 13,205,000 · Published sold price | Auction evidenceRM Sotheby’s reported matching engine block and head, gearbox, rear axle, and bodywork. |
| XKSS 775-21 | 2020RM Sotheby’s · The Elkhart Collection 20201957 Jaguar XKSS Continuation | SoldUSD 1,985,000 · Published sold price | Auction evidenceJaguar Classic continuation. The 1957 date belongs to the published lot title. |
Commission a search or pre-purchase review
Source a car
Set the model, specification, budget, and timetable. We run the private search and screen candidates against your brief.
Private sourcingAssess a car you’ve found
Review the seller’s records, comparable sales, and questions for an independent marque specialist before deciding what to offer.
Pre-purchase advice
We agree the written scope, fee, and any specialist costs before work begins.
Factory specification and chronology
- Factory purpose
- Road
Documented variants
| Variant | Production | Body style | Coachbuilder | Wheelbase | Factory specification | Documented examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaguar Classic XKSS Continuation | — | — | — | — | Road | XKSS 775-21 |