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RETRO: World's fastest production car - one of only 350 made - comes to Boston in 1993

The world’s fastest production car drew many admiring looks when it made a one-day only appearance at Boston’s Holland Brothers in January 1993.

By David Seymour
Published 2nd Feb 2023, 16:15 BST
The scene at Holland Brothers, Boston, 30 years ago.
The scene at Holland Brothers, Boston, 30 years ago.
The scene at Holland Brothers, Boston, 30 years ago.

Only 350 Jaguar XJ220s were being made.

The price tag – £402,000 – had not deterred would-be purchasers, though, as there had been more than 1,500 applications.

Lincolnshire Training Students John Batey, Carl Smith and Scott Lomaz take a look at some of the more affordable XJ220s.
Lincolnshire Training Students John Batey, Carl Smith and Scott Lomaz take a look at some of the more affordable XJ220s.
Lincolnshire Training Students John Batey, Carl Smith and Scott Lomaz take a look at some of the more affordable XJ220s.
Another angle on the £402,000 vehicle.
Another angle on the £402,000 vehicle.
Another angle on the £402,000 vehicle.