Jaguar XKSS returns to the roadJaguar started building 25 XKSSs in 1957, but fire stopped progress. Now the British brand is going to make the remaining cars.
Jaguar XKSS returns to the roadJaguar laser-scanned existing XKSSs to make sure the "continuation" cars are accurate but consistent.
Jaguar XKSS returns to the roadWith a 0-60mph time of just over five seconds, the XKSS could be called the world's first supercar.
Jaguar XKSS returns to the roadThe lightweight E-Type was Jaguar Land Rover Classic's first "continuation" project.Like most car enthusiasts, Gandy was intrigued when the marque revealed last spring that it would be resurrecting its XKSS supercar -- the three-time Le Mans-winning two-seater beloved by Steve McQueen. Read MoreRead: Behind Bentley's billion-dollar turnaroundJaguar had meant to build 25 of the XKSS in the 1950s, but nine of the original run were destroyed in a 1957 fire. The new cars -- called "continuation" models -- have been built to the same specifications of the originals. All nine have already sold (reportedly for more than $1 million each), but Gandy was given the once-in-a-lifetime to opportunity to drive one himself ahead of the Los Angeles Auto Show last November. Watch the video above to find out more about the rebirth of the Jaguar XKSS and Gandy's life-long love of cars.
