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XKC001

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Record Creation: Entered on 17 October 2008.

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From Jaguar Sports Racing Cars by Philip Porter

First works car to be built. Raced at 1951 Le Mans, driven by Johnson/Biondetti, it retired. In the 1951 TT race, driven by Johnson/Rolt, it placed 4th and set the lap record. In early 1952 it was used for disc brake testing. Raced at the Daily Express Silverstone, Rolt driving, retired.

In 1953 used development work including disc brakes. Last known to exist on June 22nd, 1953. Jaguar paperwork dated August 31st, 1953 states "dismantled and parts passed to Service Department."

Philip Porter is the author of numerous books on the Jaguar marque. In additional to writing books and magazine articles and managing several businesses, he runs the XK Club and E-Type club from Worcestershire, England. His latest books include the Jaguar Scrapbook and the Stirling Moss 1929 - 1954 Scrapbook.

© Porter & Porter

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2008-10-30 17:07:31  |  pauls writes:

This car was dismantled by the factory.


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