The factory Jaguar XJR-9 (chassis 388) that won the 1990 Rolex 24 at Daytona will cross the auction block at RM Auctions’ Amelia Island sale next March. Built by Tom Walkinshaw Racing for the 1988 IMSA Camel GT Championship, it enjoyed modest success during its first two seasons, but for 1990 was upgraded to XJR-12 specification and with Davey Jones, Jan Lammers and Andy Wallace sharing the driving emerged victorious at Daytona’s IMSA season opener.
“We’re thrilled to have been entrusted with the works Jaguar XJR-9 for our Amelia Island sale,” said Max Girardo, Managing Director, RM Auctions Europe. “Its offering is made all the more special given 2015 marks the 25th anniversary of its win at Daytona. It is a true work of art that effortlessly blends great design and engineering with incredible performance.”
The TWR Jag will lead more than 80 handpicked automobiles across the block at the auction, which returns to the prestigious Ritz-Carlton March 14. For further details, including a frequently updated list of entries, please visit www.rmauctions.com
