Monterey had much of interest to Jaguar lovers this year. Beginning with the Gooding & Company auction, a 1965 E-type OTS, chassis 1E10437, restored by marque expert Images Autobody, estimated to sell at $180-220 but with a note on the windshield stating a problem with the drive train that would need attention, sold for a staggering $346,000. Not to be outdone, a 1964 FHC, chassis 890630, estimated at $140-160K followed at $318,500. Finally, a 1965 OTS, chassis 1E11687, a one family owned completely restored car brought $168,000. Gooding sold 87% of the cars that crossed the stage.

 RM Sotheby’s sold 90% of the cars for the week. A lightweight continuation car, S 851001, which brought $1,050,000. An old friend, XKD 530, did not find a new  owner that night.

The vintage racing at WeatherTech Racing Laguna Seca was ground pounding excitement as usual. Several XKs participated but the most interesting car to me was a newly construction low-drag E-type which had just been finished but was not race ready. The recreation was truly stunning and should bring pleasure to fans and owner alike when it hits the track. One garage exemplified all things Laguna Seca.