1991 Jaguar XJR-15 Coupe

Production of the Jaguar XKR-15 in road-going specification was exclusive, with just 27 examples built. It used a modified XJR-9 chassis from the company's racing program, with the carbon-monocoque being widened and the roof raised slightly. Mounted mid-ship was a 6.0-liter twelve-cylinder engine offering 450 horsepower and paired with a five-speed manual transmission (the engine was a detuned version of the 1998 Le Mans winner's V12). With the engine mounted directly behind the cockpit, a pair of radio headsets was required for the driver and passenger to communicate while traveling.

This particular example is chassis number 044 and it has been driven 722 miles since new. It was originally exported to Germany in 1991; in 2008, it returned back home to the United Kingdom with just 250 miles on the odometer. It was soon sent to Don Law Racing, who embarked on a six-year development program that sought to not only recondition but also tastefully improve upon what was truly a Le Mans car for the road. The work included the exterior being refinished in a shade similar to the factory color of Le Mans Blue. After the work was completed, the car was shown at various European concours including the City of London Concours in 2017 before being acquired by a collector in Southern California. With 611 miles on the odometer, the car was sent to J.D. Classics for a complete inspection service which involved removing the bodywork and engine to fully analyze vehicle systems.

By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2023