Old cats looking for new owners
Since Aztec times the fearsome jaguar, one of the world’s biggest cats, has been a cultural symbol of power and strength. In automotive history, the name ‘Jaguar’ was well suited for a revolutionary sports car introduced 75 years ago by Blackpool car salesman Sir William Lyons’ and his Swallow Sidecar Company. Founded in 1922, his line of 'SS' branded motorcycle sidecars and automobiles evolved into a sports car dynasty with the launch of the all-new SS 100 sports model in 1935.
Sir William needed a new image that would evoke the prowess and agility of his latest two-seat creation. The company’s eagle-winged SS emblem was eerily similar to an unpopular German organization at that time and was quickly dropped. Following suggestions from his advertising agency, Sir William chose the feline name 'Jaguar' for its newest offering and as they say, the rest is history.
Today Jaguar continues to produce luxurious and innovative sports cars that echo the styling and performance of their ancestors. Several of these iconic English-bred milestones will be looking for new owners at the Toronto Classic Car Auction held October 22, 23, 24, 2010 at the International Centre in Mississauga, Ontario for example:
952 Jaguar XK 120 Super Sports Roadster - appreciating classic, numbers matching, fully restored
1959 Jaguar XK 150 "S" Model Roadster - show quality condition, two-tone design, impressive interior
1966 Jaguar E-Type Coupe - 4.2 liter inline six, synchromesh 4-speed, covered headlights
1967 Jaguar 420 Sporting Saloon - award winner, rare manual transmission, well appointed interior
1972 Jaguar E-Type 2 + 2 Coupe - 21,500 original miles, 5.3 liter V12, tinted glass, A/C
1974 Jaguar E-Type Roadster - 5.3 liter V12, automatic, from private California collection, white on tan
Other rare and notable British classics being offered for bids at this event include a 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn, a 1961 MGA 1600 Roadster, a 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 BJ7 Roadster, a 1974 Jensen-Healey Roadster, a right-hand drive 1969 Triumph GT6 Coupe and a Belfast-built 1983 DeLorean DMC-12 (Canadian edition).
Hosted by industry veteran Dan Spendick’s Collector Car Productions, the event is the largest of its kind in Canada offering nearly a century of historic and special interest classics with over 100 vehicles to be sold “without reserve”.
Additional information regarding these collections and event details can be found on the company’s website at: ccpauctions.com
