1955 Jaguar D-Type

VIN: XKD509Modified

$4,379,961

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Bonhams

  • Location

    Chichester, UK

  • Event date

    Jul 11, 2008

  • Lot

    523

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    XKD509

  • Body style

    Roadster

  • Odometer

    6515 M

  • Interior Color

    Green leather

  • Exterior Color

    Black

  • Generation

    Jaguar C-type, Jaguar D-type, and Jaguar XKSS

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

RHD. The first production D type, sold new to Albert R. Browne via Chuck Hornburg and raced by Lou Brero, Sr. Raced at Sebring in 1956 in the White with vertical Blue stripes livery devised by Lou Brero, Jr. (distinctive and recalling D Day aircraft markings). Acquired in 1957 by Brero, Sr., then to Jr. after his fathers death and stayed with him until 1974 when Brian Classic bought it. Restored for him by Willie Green and sold to Nigel Moores and now owned by his son James. Origil engine, transmission, chassis, body, gearbox, upholstery, etc. Odometer shows 6,515 believeable miles. Restoration shows its age but little use. Wraparound drivers windscreen, headrest fairing (no fin), alloy wheels, passengers seat hard cover. Choice.

Market commentary

Excellent U.S. racing history, known provence and history from new, impressive and verifiable origility in all important respects make for an exceptiol collector car, topped off by the wonderful, sinuous beauty of Malcolm Sayers wind cheating design and the technical brilliance of the center monocoque construction. This is a benchmark price that pulls all D and C types and XKSSs up by their suspenders.

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