JAC Winter Auction Previews

My Winter Auction is in the final stages of preparation and will launch soon.

100 Previews of a selection of auction entries can now be viewed below. The latest additions start at item 61.

Together, these show examples of the Winter auction mix of new entries and high-grade unsolds from the last auction. They also illustrate the wide range, variety and quality of Lots entered by sellers from across the world. As usual, many are rare and some are unique.

Please note that the descriptions are necessarily abbreviated and full descriptions will be shown in the on-line catalogue. Note too, that several of these items are still under research, so descriptions and estimates may change.

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Genuine Jaguar mascot by Lejeune with their touch-mark on the base. Fine condition.(e£250-300)

“Jag on a Box!” Factory presentation desk piece from the 1950s. The bronze casting of the Jaguar is unique to this item. Fine. (e£500-550)

Glazed wooden showroom tray with the Roy Nockolds’ print of a blue Mark 2 in a Lakeland setting mounted under the glazing. The two bronze handles are a version of the mascot that is unique to this tray. Good to VG. (e£80-90) 4

Norman Dewis’ own copy of the later reprint of the D-type service handbook from the BL era. Annotated top right in Norman’s own hand ‘N Dewis. Exp Vehicle Proving’. Fine. (e£175-225)

5 This fibreglass leaper is a half-casting of the full three-dimensional showroom floor piece and intended for wall mounting. Over 3 feet long and in VG condition. (e£300-350)

6 A factory ring-binder containing scores of Service Bulletins from the 1960s. Cars covered are mainly Series 1 E-type. Mark 2, S-type and Mark 10. Superb record of the evolution of these cars. (e£400-500) 7

“Jaguar XK140 Explored” by Bernard Viart. The rarest volume of Bernard’s iconic trio exploring the XK sports cars. First Edition. Fine near Mint. (e£400-500)

8 Two concept boards, both 17 x 12, showing proposals for the XJ220 interior by Nick Hull, lead designer for the interior. Created for Princess Diana’s visit to open the factory formally in October 1991. Unique. (e£300-350 the pair) 9

Original XK120 radiator grill badge – not a copy. VG. (e£125-150)

Driver’s handbook for the ots and FHC models of the XK120 Print ref - RP 5. Fine. (e£125-150)

Roller blotter presentation piece from the Factory. As with other such pieces, the bronze Jaguar head is unique to this item. VG to Fine. (e£200-250) 12

The luxurious 1948 brochure for the launch of the XK120 and the Mark V saloon. Cover has signs of wear but internally Fine. (e£200-250)

13 The one that Ecurie Ecosse fans have been waiting for! A superbly-detailed model of the team transporter in the 1:18 scale. Huge at 19 inches long and shown here with the standard Corgi 1:43 scale version for comparison. Mint boxed. (e£200-250)

14 A hand-built 1:18 scale model of one of the TWR XJS racers that competed in Macao at the end of the 1984 season. Uniquely, the cars caried the black and gold John Player Special livery for this race. Hand-built and painted by STMS. Rare. Fine. (e£200-250) 15

Jaguar Racing team jacket. Not one of the items from the merchandising operation. Unworn and rare thus. (e£150-200)

Mark V rev counter with the distinctive numerals unique to the Mark V. Clock present and all in working order. (e£100-125)

A genuine Jaguar Apprentices Motor Club car badge. Rare. Has seen time on the front of a car but will clean. (e£100-125)

18 Unusually complete press pack for the launch of the Broadspeed XJC Racer. Press releases and photos are embargoed to 23 March 1976. Very rare indeed with this level of contents. (e£150-200) 19

A team shirt from the Silk Cut era but with no mention of Silk Cut! These were worn at circuits in countries with a ban on tobacco advertising. Hence the purple squares. Rare. Unworn. (e£100-125)

A decanter in the form of an SS100 radiator grille mounting a small Jaguar mascot. Not by Rudspeed, so without the vulnerable glass container inside that is so often broken or missing. Fine. (e£250-300) 21 1933 SS Cars folder for SS1 and SS2. The very rare Dutch edition. Folds fragile o/w Good. (e£300-350)

22 SS Cars 1939 Brochure. 16 pages featuring the SS 100 sports car as well as the Jaguar saloons and drop-head coupes. Superb full-colour airbrush illustrations throughout. Fine. (e£275-325) 23 SS Cars card wallet for 1937 pressed to give “hessian” effect and inner fold sealed by gold SS hexagon sticker. Contains correct four cards. SS100 card is usually missing. Fine cards in VG wallet. (e£150-200)

SS Cars brochure “Jaguar 1939 Models”. Full range including SS100 Fine. (e£125-150)

“Radio as you Ride”. The rarest of all the pre-war SS Cars literature. This is only the second copy of this 4-page folder I have seen in over 40 years. Describes the permanent fitment of a Philco radio into SS cars. Fine, nr Mint condition. (e£900-1000) 26

SS Cars 1933 Instruction Book covering the SS1 and SS2 models. Dark green card covers. The stylised swallow wings mark the company’s milestone cross-over from Swallow Coachbuilding to SS Cars. Good. (e£200-250)

SS Cars 1937 Instruction Book for 2 ½ litre Jaguar Models. First Instruction Book to cover the SS100. Unmarked. VG. (e£150-200)

Instruction Book for the Jaguar 2.5, 3.5 and ‘100’ models. 1938/39/40. Fresh and unmarked copy. VG (e£100-150) 29

Dashboard clock for SS1 car. Believed to be in working order, but untested so sold as seen. Rare. VG with potential for Fine. (e£350-400)

An “Owl’s Head” rear light for the SS100. Fully renovated, re-chromed and ready to go straight onto the car. Fine. (e£400-500)

31 A superb scratch-built ⅛ scale model of a D-type, hand-crafted by Len Pritchard, a founding partner of Williams & Pritchard Limited who created some of Britain’s most stylish and elegant racing car bodies of the 1950s and 60s - Jaguar, Lotus and more. This is the last model in Len’s personal collection of five and comes with provenance through his family. (e£500-600) 32 “Jaguar Colour Guide for All Models”. Colour paint chips – dated January 1957. Gold dust to restorers. Remaining closed over the years so no fading and colours largely true. Fine. (e£125-150)

33 Ecurie Ecosse Jaguar D-type. 1957 Le Mans winner. 1:24 scale model by Historic Replicars. Fine. Rare. (e£150-175)

Series 2 E-type Owner’s Pack. Comprises Owner’s handbook, maintenance chart and various leaflets. All contained in correct brown-backed wallet. VG to Fine. Series 2 owners know these packs are very scarce. (e£150-200) 35

Set of six table mats contained in an oak case with a Mark 1 horn-push set into the lid. Roy Nockolds’ image of Jaguar’s competition successes in the 1950s on each mat. VG. (e£350-400)

“The Jaguar XK in Australia” by John Elmgreen and Terry McGrath. Limited edition no 808/1000 and signed by Terry McGrath. A superb testament to years of diligent research and scholarship. In exceptional condition - near Mint book with Fine d/w. (e£350-400)

JaguarSport Momo steering wheel. NOS and out of production. Seldom seen on the open market, especially in this condition. Fine (e£150-200)

38 Jaguar showroom poster marking the launch of the Mark VII “M” in 1954. A striking image by artist Frank Wootton Original, in VG condition and rarely seen thus. (e£75-100) 39

Genuine Silk Cut apron as used by team mechanics. Not available to the public. Fine, unworn. (e£100-125)

TWR brochure for the XJR-6. Unusually, in its British racing green livery - pre-Silk Cut. Fully illustrated. Fine. Rare. (e£100-125)

XJ220 Parts Manual. 1993. 10 x 12. Loose-lead 4-ring binder with the standard “metallic” finish under a laminate coating. This is an office copy that has sat in a cupboard year after year unopened. It has certainly never been near a workshop and is in Fine condition. (e£200-250)

42 A splendid and extremely well-made canvas suitcase with leather straps and trim. From the Jaguar Collection in the early 1990s. 26 x 16 x 8. Two keys provided (usually missing). Internals show sl signs of wear. Externally, condition is VG to Fine. (e£350-400) 43

“Le Mans 1954”. Published in July 1954 and compiled by the staff of “Motor” following the 1954 race - this shows in the quality of the writing. Includes several photos by Klemantaski and another bonus is the fine line drawings of George Lane, the in-house artist. Covers sl rubbed. Internals Fine. Not seen very often. (e£40-50)

“The Jaguar XK 120 in the Southern Hemisphere” by John Elmgreen and Terry McGrath. A major update to the 1985 book The Jaguar XK in Australia, expanded to cover all of Africa, plus South America, Asia, and the Middle East. Mint and unread. (e£150-175)

SS Cars 100 mph speedometer made by “S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories)”. Numbered 1400 over 44468. Has been reconditioned, tested and is in full working order. SI rust flecks on chrome-plated rim o/w Fine. Rare. (e£400-450) 46

“Touch Wood” by Duncan Hamilton. Published by Barrie and Rockliff in 1960. First Edition of Duncan Hamilton’s superbly atmospheric autobiography from a period when motor racing was fun, even at the international level. Fine book in VG cover. (e£50-75)

1957 Bertone coupe on XK 150 mechanicals. 1:43 scale. One of eight different limited edition Matrix models entered that show other coachbuilder’s variants on the basic Jaguar style. (e£50-75)

Boxed set of six Coalport coffee cups and saucers in “Camelot” design. Commissioned by Jaguar for in-house use in showrooms, etc. Some were presented to VIPs and top customers. Not otherwise available to the public. Box sl bruised. Cups and saucers Fine and unmarked. (e£100-120) 49

“Repair Labour Schedule”. In-house schedule of times for the more common work on the cars. For Mk 1, Mk 7 and Mk 8 saloons and all XK sports cars. I have found these booklets invaluable when haggling prices down for work on my cars! Rare. VG. (e£50-75)

50 Pair of “Jaguar” plates as mounted on showroom cars through the 1950s and 60s. Some were in use later. Pressed aluminium. (e£50-75)

“Goodwood Festival of Haste”. A superb example of artist Julian Kirk’s sense of humour. One of over 40 original examples of Julian’s Jaguar cartoons are offered in the auction, including the originals of all the artwork for his 2021 calendar. (e£100-150) 52

TWR Racing short-sleeve shirt with Jaguar and Unipart logos. As worn away from the pits and by the likes of hospitality staff. Not available to the public. Much rarer than the Silk Cut shirts. One of a huge entry of Jaguar, TWR and Silk Cut clothing and accessories. (e£75-100)

A superb giclee print by freelance artist and former Jaguar staffer, Stuart Spence. Shows one of the TWR XJS racers with a feline behind snarling at the competition! Signed by Stuart and Lofty England, dated 22 March 1986. 32 x 22. Fine. (e£125-150)

420G - Full-colour Jaguar showroom poster from the mid-1960s. Striking studio shot of the car. 31 ins x 21 ins. VG. Not seen very often. (e£40-50) 55

“Jaguar XK 150 Explored” by Bernard Viart. The rare leather-bound collector’s edition with slip-case. Limited edition number 112 of only 120. The book is Mint, the slip-case is unmarked and in its original postal box. (e£300-350)

Owner’s Pack for the Series 2 XJ 5.3. An extraordinarily complete set of Series 2 XJ 12 documentation. Covers 4-door saloons and 2-door coupes. Unlike the XJ6 coupe, no separate handbook was issued for the XJ12 coupe and this is the correct documentation for that car. Mint documents in Mint portfolio and very rare thus. (e£50-60)

57 Ecurie Ecosse Transporter by Spark. Superb level of detail and in a different league to the common Corgi model. Now out of production and much sought after. Fine. (e£250-300) 58 Series 3 E-type convertible. A die-cast model at 1:18 scale by AutoArt. The detailing is excellent and can be properly appreciated at this scale. Mint. Boxed. (e£100-125)

A Castle Development Unit tab for Henlys, separated from its fob. From mid-1950s to early 1960s. Jaguar’s links with the Henly dealership reach right back to Swallow Coachbuilding days, Fine and rare in this condition. (e£50-75)

Couldn’t resist this one! Tall policeman towering over small boy mounted in a “Cheetah Cub” D-Type child’s car. The Cheetah was pretty impressive with a 4-stroke Villiers engine, fibreglass body offered in four colours, tubular steel chassis, etc. Unusual and very amusing. Fine. (e£10-15) 61 XJ220 rear aerofoil in Silverstone green - part no 5190AD GRN. “Jaguar” in laser-cut lettering that can easily be removed. Reputed to have come from the spares that travelled to the US for the “Fast Masters” Demolition Derby in 1993. This one is unused and shows no signs of ever having been fitted onto a car. Fine. (e£600-700)

Replica Jaguar Racing Bieffe helmet. Has accurate HSBC sponsorship livery, Jaguar markings and Jaguar Racing logo. Fully certified to British Standard 6658. Fine and appears unworn. (e£175-200)

Jaguar factory ashtray with the original Version 1 mascot. Seen much less often than those with the Version 2 mascot. Fine. (e£250-300)

TWR Jaguar Sport badge. NOS and in fine condition. Rare. (e£100-120) 65

“Archie and the Listers” by Robert Edwards. The story of a remarkable man. Born severely disabled, he fought back though several operations and eventually became a world-class racing driver, notably in Lister-Jaguars. VG. (e£30-35)

XJ220 branded leather holdall by Tumi – part no SPM246. Soft nappa leather. Has seen wear. Zip unmeshed but an easy fix. VG. (e£200-250) NB More XJ220 branded leather luggage booked in to Section Z.

67 Two original and very rare factory photos of an early XK120 ots with straight sides to the windscreen. Taken behind the scenes at Foleshill. VG. (e£40-50 the pair) 68

Plastic Castrol Jaguar Racing banner. 45 x 35. Has been folded but being plastic, a day in the sun (when that arrives!) will soften the material and help remove the creases. Not seen very often. Weather-proof and VG with potential for Fine. (e£40-50)

Two Jaguar forecourt drop-banners. Length 10 feet. Offered as a pair ready for your Club stand in the Summers shows (fingers crossed!). Fine. (e£50-60 the pair)

70 Tool kit for fitting inside spare wheel of late 1950s saloons and pre-XJ saloons in the 60s. The later version in the plastic case. Complete apart from the tyre pressure gauge. (e£200-250) 71

“Gas Mk VII”. Original water-colour cartoon by Julian Kirk. A superb example of Julian’s off-the-wall humour! Fine. Unique. (e£100-150)

A plastic lozenge key fob from the Paris dealership of Christian Delecroix. Not seen very often. VG. (e£50-75)

“Shelley” adjustable spanner for the XK 120 tool kit. Has seen wear but not excessively so. In other words, from a tool-kit, not the workshop. Jaws open smoothly. VG. (e£50-75) 74 Plaque for the Geneva Rally, 5-7 July 1991. Held to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the E-type. Mint and in original presentation case. (e£50-75)

Rare folder for a rare car. The Jaguar-engined Allard “Gran Tourismo”. 4-page folder. Fine. (e£15-20)

Unique collection of Jaguar News Bulletins from the estate of a former motoring journalist. A broken run of over 100 Bulletins spanning the years 1951 to 1965. No duplicates and full details will be given in auction catalogue. Good to VG. (e£200-250) 77 Andrew Whyte’s seminal book “Jaguar – The Story of a Great British Car”. Signed by Andrew, Lofty England, Bob Tullius and “George” (George Gibbs, a luminary of the JDC for many years). VG. (e£40-50)

Spare Parts catalogue for the Mark V. Reference no J7. Published in October 1949. Original and in VG condition (e£50-75)

The stylish and elegant badge of Philip Porter’s XK Club. 5 x 3½. Fine and has seen minimal time on a car. (e£40-50) 80

Barbie’s XJS! Large 1:8 scale model, 25 inches in length. Made by Mattel and launched in 1991. Seats adjust, headlights can light but not tested (needs battery), boot lid opens and closes evenly. No seat belts or mirrors (as usual). Wonder if Ken drove an E-type? Fair to Good. (e£20-25)

Sparco modern flame-proof racing suit, size 52, along with gloves and bag. Also included is a pair of unidentified racing boots, size 7. Worn but still very wearable. From the Norman Dewis Collection. (e£300-350) 82

Two SS Cars tool checks. Both numbered 349 and very rarely seen as a pair like this. Fine. (e£75-100 the pair)

Owners of SS100s will recognise this as a template of the dashboard of their cars. In fact, this is the aide memoire used by the late David Barber to remind him what went where! Unique. (e£50-75)

A rare set of MOD documentation for the Jaguar-engined Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle (Tracked) - CVRT. Three handbooks from the Royal Armoured Corps Driving & Maintenance School. (e£30-40)

Ecurie Ecosse lapel pin. Fine and quite rare in this condition. (e£50-75) 86

Stirling Moss on his way to victory in the 1950 TT race at Dundalk in atrocious weather. This win led to his being offered a place in the Jaguar works team by Lofty England. Signed by Stirling. Fine, rare and historic. (e£40-50)

JaguarSport overalls as used in-house. These were standard issue to all JaguarSport technicians at Kidlington then Bloxham and were never available to the public. Size – 42 Tall. Not seen very often. NOS in Fine, unworn condition. (e£100-120) 88

Mark V rev counter with the distinctive numerals unique to the Mark V. VG condition and in working order. Not seen very often. (e£100-125)

Stitched leather XJR steering wheel. Fitted with all controls but untested so sold as seen. Only slight wear and in Fine condition. (e£75-100)

Original Jaguar showroom poster for the 3½ litre Mark IV saloon. In Fine condition and Rare thus. (e£75-100) 91

“Jaguar Pit Stop – Le Mans 1953” by Terence Cuneo. A very popular piece of Jaguar artwork. Drivers Duncan Hamilton and Tony Rolt confer on the pit wall and Lofty England directs operations. Signed by Cuneo and by Lofty. No 223 of the limited edition of 850 copies. Fine. (e£100-150)

One of life’s happy co-incidences brought this press photo into the same auction. It shows Terence Cuneo in the C-type in item 91 above and with Lofty at the wheel. Taken at the launch of the print at item 91. Fine. (e£15-20)

“Products of the Jaguar Group of Companies”. Factory publication. 66 pages. Trilingual – English, French and German. Undated but mid-1960s. As well as Jaguar this book also reviews products of Daimler, Guy, Coventry Climax and Meadows. VG. Historic. Rare (e£50-60)

“Pilote du Mans” The October 1962 edition of the Le Mans’ Drivers Club magazine. From the Norman Dewis’ Collection. Unusual. (e£20-25) 95

An original factory set of Jaguar paint chips from the early 1960s. Gold dust to restorers as these are about as close as you can get to original colours. Rare. VG. (e£125-150)

“Unless I am very much Mistaken” Murray Walker’s autobiography. Norman Dewis’ own copy and dedicated by Murray “To Norman – Jaguar is Best!”. A nice touch. Fine. (e£30-40)

Jack for Mark 10 and 420G in the correct leathercloth sleeve. VG jack in VG sleeve. (e£40-50) 98

Owner’s pack for the Series 1 XJ12. Unusually complete and rare thus. My favourite XJ saloon. Short wheel-base and the V12 engine make for a brilliant power-to-weight ratio! Fine. (e£75-100)

A pair of Version 2 Jaguar mascots. One is the standard item as produced by Wilmot Breeden, Jaguar’s contractor, that weighs 580 grammes. The other is hollow-cast, weighs only 305 grammes and is probably a prototype of some sort. A rare, probably unique pair. Fine. (e£100-125 the pair)

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I close these Previews with this wonderfully atmospheric painting of a Series 1 E-type. Original acrylic artwork from former Jaguar staffer Stuart Spencer. Superb. (e£125-150)