1970 Lynx Jaguar XKSS

Lynx and the Continuation Tradition

Founded in 1968 by Guy Black and Roger Ludgate, Lynx established itself as the foremost Jaguar continuation specialist. Renowned for toolroom accuracy and build quality, Lynx cars earned the trust of collectors and Jaguar itself, including work on the factory heritage fleet.

Long before Jaguar Classic revisited the XKSS, Lynx identified the demand for technically faithful recreations that respected the original design while offering dependable ownership.

Chassis History and Competition Use

Completed at the Lynx East Sussex factory in 1979, this chassis began life as a 1970 long-nose D-Type. Supplied new to a Scottish owner, it later returned to Lynx for bonnet repairs before export to the United States.

Based in Florida, the car enjoyed active competition use, during which it was upgraded with a 3.8-litre engine and larger brakes. Period photographs and factory correspondence remain with the car, documenting this chapter of its life.

The Ownership Appeal

Returning to the UK in 2020, the car was entrusted to Jerry Booen of D-Type Developments with a clear brief: to create a toolroom interpretation of the XKSS. The rebuild resulted in its current Sherwood Green and tan leather configuration, closely aligned with the 2016 Jaguar XKSS continuation cars.

Independent rear suspension enhances road manners without detracting from character. Offering layered history rather than a single narrative, this Lynx XKSS is well suited to road use, touring or collection.

For further details, viewing arrangements or worldwide sale and shipping, please contact Tom Hardman personally.