Equipment
Origilly numbered XKD 549, factory changed chassis number to replace car owned by Mauricio Miranda of San Salvador which was destroyed in the fire of February 12, 1957. Engine numbers match 549s. Eventually acquired by Paul Petty of Kent, CT from Herb Wetson for $6,500 and put away. Highly origil and undamaged, presented in as found condition, still dusted with fingerprint powder from investigation of attempted theft.
Market commentary
This D type deserves the most careful and sympathetic treatment to preserve as much as possible of its exceptional originality. The price, for a car in unusable condition without substantial racing history, is as exceptional as the cars originality, an equation which balances.