Rare Jaguar Lynx Eventer XJ-S Shooting Brake Sells At Auction For £63k

£63,000 at auction might seem like a lot of money but the Lynx Eventer Shooting Brake based on the XJ-S coupe is rare, handcrafted and dare I say it practical.

These were a left field choice and quite an exclusive car when new. Lynx in their Hastings coachbuilding works converted 67 of the XJ-S models from new to each over’s individual specification back in the early 1980s.

The XJ-S was given a new roof, rear glass area, rear body panels. Internal modifications meant that the rear seats could move rearwards to allow for more space. The rear suspension was stiffened to cope with the additional weight and the fuel take was relocated.

This particular car was supplied by Appleyard of Harrogate in 17 September 1983, finished in Jaguar Racing Green and is totally original having never been restored. It’s covered less than 100 miles in the last 8 years.

“It’s rare for an Eventer to come to the market, but it’s even rarer when it’s as nice as this untouched example with such low mileage,” says Car & Classic Head of Editorial Chris Pollitt. “It could well be considered the ultimate find in the Jaguar XJ-S world.”