[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/supercar-royalty-under-the-hammer\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/supercar-royalty-under-the-hammer\/","headline":"Supercar royalty under the hammer","name":"Supercar royalty under the hammer","description":"It\u2019s always a pleasure to see a Jaguar XJ220 in the wild. And how about this beautifully photographed, slick-jet-black big cat, that could actually be yours for about a quarter of the original, \u00a3470,000 price. A bargain indeed \u2013 if you\u2019re the cat-flap-haired Donald Trump, maybe! \u2013 and part of over 100 fast, rare and wild cars that make up the next auction at Historics of Brooklands, on 9th March. I\u2019ve had the pleasure of attending a Historics auction down […]","datePublished":"2013-02-19","dateModified":"2013-02-19","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/650669_70571hist.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/650669_70571hist.jpg","height":682,"width":1024},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/supercar-royalty-under-the-hammer\/","about":["Cars","LATEST CAR NEWS","Sports \/ Performance & Prestige cars","Sports, Performance & Prestige Cars"],"wordCount":349,"keywords":["Historics at Brooklands","jaguar","Jaguar XJ220"],"articleBody":"It\u2019s always a pleasure to see a Jaguar XJ220 in the wild. And how about this beautifully photographed, slick-jet-black big cat, that could actually be yours for about a quarter of the original, \u00a3470,000 price. A bargain indeed \u2013 if you\u2019re the cat-flap-haired Donald Trump, maybe! \u2013 and part of over 100 fast, rare and wild cars that make up the next auction at Historics of Brooklands, on 9th March. I\u2019ve had the pleasure of attending a Historics auction down at the paradise-like Brooklands Museum, in Weybridge, Surrey, and if you\u2019re a fan of auto-exotica and don\u2019t mind paying a few quid to get in, then there are certainly some stunners to see. The stealthy XJ will be the star of the show on the 9th March, but I was surprised by the wide range of interesting motors at the last auction, and judging by guide prices, not all of them too expensive. Sure, you need to know what you want and what you\u2019re doing, but armed with a few quid and a bit of research, who knows what you could come home with.This left-hand drive, one owner, 12,000 mile, deep black XJ220, manufactured by Jaguar artisans in 1994, has lived for the last 19 years in France, but don\u2019t hold that against it. On coming back across the Channel, the panther-black Jaguar spent a few weeks with XJ220 expert, Don Law Racing in Staffordshire, where over \u00a325,000 was spent getting her really ready to roar.Bear in mind the original price of \u00a3470,000, and the auction estimate of between \u00a3115,000 – \u00a3130,000 sounds like cracking value, especially for a car that\u2019ll hit 213mph at the top, 60mph in 3.6 seconds and 100mph in 7.9 seconds. All thanks to the 3.5-litre, V6, twin Garrett T3 turbocharged motor, making 542bhp, and some of the fattest rear tyres you\u2019ll ever see. Only 281 XJ220s were made from 1992 \u2013 1994, and who doesn\u2019t want to own one of the very fastest production cars ever to prowl the planet. Take a look at www.historics.co.uk for more auction action info. By Dan Anslow "},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Supercar royalty under the hammer","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/supercar-royalty-under-the-hammer\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]