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- 1976 Jaguar XJ-S Hyper MkIII - 6.0-Litre
1976 Jaguar XJ-S Hyper MkIII - 6.0-Litre
Lot Number: 740
1976 Jaguar XJ-S Hyper MkIII - 6.0-Litre
The sole surviving steel-bodied Hyper MkIII with over 400bhp, a close-ratio 5-speed manual gearbox and a 6-litre V12 wrapped in a muscular, handcrafted steel widebody.
- ESTIMATE: £20,000 - £25,000
+ buyer's premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 24th August, 2025 at 11.00am BST at The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN
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BODY COLOUR
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REG NUMBER
JAG 63L -
ODOMETER READING
82306 Miles
SUMMARY
The sole surviving steel-bodied Hyper MkIII with over 400bhp, a close-ratio 5-speed manual gearbox and a 6-litre V12 wrapped in a muscular, handcrafted steel widebody.
DESCRIPTION
- Believed to be the only surviving steel-bodied prototype (#002) for the Hyper Sport Mk III by Paul Hands of Hyper Engineering
- Originally a standard, early Sebring Red 5.3-litre XJ-S, later upgraded and bored out by Forward Engineering to a 6-litre 400bhp+ V12 with high-speed Autobahn usage in mind
- The car was acquired by Hyper Engineering from Lister in 1987 and developed into this steel-bodied widebody example. Designed to be the template for the fibreglass widebody production models that were meant to follow but unfortunately never came to fruition
- Features unique hand-formed steel wings, 4" wider at the rear and 3" at the front, plus the Hyper body kit, skirts, a distinctive 3-piece rear spoiler and a modification that extends the rear windows backward, further improving the sleek look
- Later refurbished with an HE-spec leather interior (magnolia with black piping), TWR steering wheel and wider, bespoke, 3-piece split-rim wheels
- Finished in its original Sebring Red, professionally repainted to a high standard some years ago
- Retains its original and rare close-ratio 5-speed manual gearbox combined with Hyper mechanical enhancements including suspension and exhaust upgrades
- Previously stored and recommissioned following the theft and insurance write off of car #001, #002 was intended to be a presentation car to Jaguar Sport
- Supplied with a V5C, in running and driving condition with some historic documents, period photos and magazine features, but would benefit from a deep detail
- A striking one-off prototype from the golden era of Jaguar tuning, a rightly well known car at a very reasonable pricepoint
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 740
- Make
- JAGUAR
- Model
- XJS HYPER MKIII
- Registration Number
- JAG 63L
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- 2W1840
- Engine Number
- 8S4510SA
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Red
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Harry Fox-Edwards
- Car Specialist
- 07398 872032
- harryfe@iconicauctioneers.com
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SCORE:
102 / 135
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About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Please note all lots must be removed from the venue no later than 2pm on Monday 25th August. Collections will be from 9am - 2pm. If you cannot collect yourself, please do get in touch with our transport partner, EM Rogers, who will be happy to help you.
Uplift by EM Rogers back to their storage facility in Northampton is £175 plus VAT. Storage is £10 plus VAT per day for the first seven days and £40 plus VAT per week thereafter.
For larger vehicles such as vans, transporters etc. please contact EM Rogers on +44 (0)1604 755511 for a quote.
If you cannot collect, or do not let us know transport arrangements before 9am on 25th August, we will send the car to EM Rogers on your behalf.
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