A Collection of Jaguar Motoring Memorabilia up for Auction Online at Bonhams|Cars in Paris

Left: Large “Jaguar” bronze, 68 x 34 cm (Estimate: €2,000–3,000);
Right: Replica of Eddie Irvine’s helmet from his time in Formula 1 with the Jaguar Racing team between 2000 and 2002 (Estimate: €1,000–1,500)

All lots offered without reserve 

Catalogue

PARIS, FRANCE – October 29, 2025 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – A collection of nearly 200 lots, all without reserve, will be offered at auction in an online sale at Bonhams | Cars from October 30 to November 10, 2025.

This sale will feature a wide range of documents, decorative items, spare parts, racing suits, helmets, souvenirs, and other items dedicated to Jaguar, the iconic British brand that has stood the test of time and knows how to adapt to modernity with grace and elegance. 

The collection illustrates the evolution of the brand, from the S.S. Cars Limited period to the iconic models of the 1950s and 1960s, not to mention the brand’s great successes in motorsport, particularly in Formula 1 and at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which it won seven times in the 1950s. This is a unique opportunity for enthusiasts and collectors to rediscover British excellence through authentic objects from Jaguar’s history.

A large bronze “Jaguar” sculpture, representing the leaping cat, the brand’s iconic symbol, is estimated at €2,000 to €3,000 (numbered A1281, bears the founder’s stamp “J.B Deposited, guaranteed bronze, Paris”). A beautiful commemorative set dedicated to Jaguar’s F1 period, containing a replica of Eddie Irvine’s helmet worn during his Formula 1 period with Jaguar Racing team between 2000 and 2002, as well as a replica of his racing suit, accompanied by items autographed by Eddie Irvine and Mark Webber (T-shirt, photos, Silverstone 2000 program) and a signed print depicting Eddie Irvine’s Jaguar R1. Estimate: €1,000–1,500.

A collection of automobilia dedicated to the SS and SS100 models, Jaguar – SS 100 will be offered with an estimate of €1,000-2,000, comprising valuable period documentation (instruction manuals from 1935 to 1940) as well as Jaeger and Smith & Sons dashboard instruments, a silver-plated bronze Jaguar Desmo mascot, and various original accessories and specialist publications.

Left: Jaguar Hoffman – Bookends Pair of aluminium bookends marked “Jaguar Hoffman”, sold by the famous American Jaguar importer (Estimate: €400–600);
Right: Jaguar Watch Automatic chronograph by Jaguar, model JD 54. Central seconds hand with start/stop button on the side. (Estimate: €500–700)

Highlights of the sale, all presented without reserve, include:

• Jaguar Hoffman – Bookends Pair of aluminium bookends marked “Jaguar Hoffman”, sold by the famous American Jaguar importer (Estimate: €400–600)

• Jaguar Watch Automatic Chronograph by Jaguar, model JD 54. Central seconds hand with start/stop button on the side. (Estimate: €500–700)

• Jaguar Silk Cut / TWR – Racing suits. Iconic Jaguar TWR team collection containing racing suits worn by Davy Jones (Stand 21, FIA 1988) and John Watson (Jaybrand, FIA 1986), team suits (mechanic and pit crew) and World Sports Cars jacket from the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Estimate: €1,000–1,500.

• Jaguar Mk II 2.4, 3.4, and 3.8 litres. Set of automobilia dedicated to Jaguar Mk II sedans containing steering wheel, toolbox, jack, deflectors, regulator, complete dashboard, and factory and non-factory documentation. Estimate: €1,000–1,500.

• Jaguar E-Type – Pop Art – in the style of Andy Warhol. Series of 4 art prints by Der Künstler, limited edition of 20 copies. Estimate: €300–500.

Jaguar E-Type – Pop Art – in the style of Andy Warhol. Series of 4 art prints by Der Künstler, limited edition of 20 copies. Estimate: €300–500.

Auction: Jaguar Collection: Automobilia Online
Auction room: Paris, avenue Hoche
Date: 30 October – 10 November 2025

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