| D-Type | British Racing Green | ||
| Open Two Seater | |||
| Right Hand Drive | |||
| E2059-9 | |||
| 1956 | |||
| Scrapped | |||
Record Creation: Entered on 25 October 2008.
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Car History
Used for display purposes at dealers during 1956. Intended for conversion to XKSS but used to replace XKD 537 when that car was destroyed in the factory fire. Shipped to Mauricio Miranda (El Salvador) and raced without success. January 1962 advertised for sale and shipped to the USA. 1966 advertised for sale by Thomas Foreman (New Jersey), now red. March 1967 advertised by Herb Wetson as XKD 537. In 1977 owned by the late Paul Petty (Connecticut, USA). Still owned by Petty family. See XKD 537.
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2008-10-30 21:22:59 | Roger writes:
This car is now owned by Bruce McCaw, Redmond, Washington.
2013-04-13 10:51:20 | Pekka T. writes:
But which car? According to "Thoroughbred & Classic Cars" May 1997 issue this car, with identity XKD537 was auctioned in 1997 by Christie's. XKD549 ceased to exist as it was used to replace XKD537 that was destroyed in the factory fire and got a new identity. Cheers!