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Over a period of 21 years, Jaguar built no less than 115,413 units of the XJS. All things considered, this is a different animal from the E-Type it replaces, as well as the XK8 it was replaced by. Be that as it may, the Lynx Eventer by Paolo Gucci is a completely different animal.
Lynx Engineering, a company that strikes a chord with the most hardcore XJS enthusiasts, used to manufacture a shooting brake variant of the XJS. At the time, the coachbuilt XJS Lynx Eventer commanded a £55,000 premium on top of the retail price of an XJS. Hence, only 67 examples of the breed were sold. The Lynx Eventer by Paolo Gucci, however, is a unique creation that also happens to be collectible.
Starting from a 1987 Jaguar XJS V12 HE, Lynx Engineering beautified the luxurious grand tourer with the shooting brake body shell, then Paolo Gucci further embellished it with sumptuous interior detailing. Paolo was the chief designer at Gucci at one time, yet he was dismissed from his role over a dispute with the Gucci family. Although he died in 1995, Paolo’s legacy is carried by watches you can buy on eBay and this car.
Displayed at the 1990 Geneva Motor Show along with a £100,000 price tag, the lawyers of the Gucci fashion house claimed that Paolo has no right to use his name to endorse the car. On the second day of the show, the Gucci branding was taken down. Family feuds are nasty, aren’t they? Romeo and Juliet agree.
Despite the ill-fated conclusion, the Paolo Gucci touch is still present throughout the cabin. After a painstaking restoration on both the visual and mechanical levels, the Lynx Eventer by Paolo Gucci is ready to find a new and caring owner with a sense of fashion and a passion for four-wheeled artwork.
Bonhams estimates that the car will go under the hammer for as much as £90,000. That's Jaguar F-Type R Coupe money, which is not a lot when you think about the rich and dramatic background of this XJS.
Starting from a 1987 Jaguar XJS V12 HE, Lynx Engineering beautified the luxurious grand tourer with the shooting brake body shell, then Paolo Gucci further embellished it with sumptuous interior detailing. Paolo was the chief designer at Gucci at one time, yet he was dismissed from his role over a dispute with the Gucci family. Although he died in 1995, Paolo’s legacy is carried by watches you can buy on eBay and this car.
Displayed at the 1990 Geneva Motor Show along with a £100,000 price tag, the lawyers of the Gucci fashion house claimed that Paolo has no right to use his name to endorse the car. On the second day of the show, the Gucci branding was taken down. Family feuds are nasty, aren’t they? Romeo and Juliet agree.
Despite the ill-fated conclusion, the Paolo Gucci touch is still present throughout the cabin. After a painstaking restoration on both the visual and mechanical levels, the Lynx Eventer by Paolo Gucci is ready to find a new and caring owner with a sense of fashion and a passion for four-wheeled artwork.
Bonhams estimates that the car will go under the hammer for as much as £90,000. That's Jaguar F-Type R Coupe money, which is not a lot when you think about the rich and dramatic background of this XJS.
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