2009-04-14 18:25:08 | pauls writes:

According to "Jaguar D Type & XKSS" by Graham Robson car was dispatched May. 22, 1957. Sold to Coombs Group, later registered ULU 336. Last delivery of a D-type.

2025-08-12 06:21:53 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 11/25

www.broadarrowauctions.com/vehicles/dg25_r0003/dg25_email

Auction description:

The Zürich Auction 1 November 2025

The Dolder Grand - Zürich, Switzerland

1956 Jaguar D-Type

Chassis No. XKD-551

Engine No. E 2070-9

Estimate: CHF 5'250'000 - CHF 6'250'000

One of only 71 original D-Types produced by Coventry between 1954 and 1957

Unraced, matching-numbers example with its original chassis and engine

Offered with a Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate and a forthcoming CKL report verifying its authenticity

Benefits from three decades of single ownership since 1994 with meticulous maintenance by Swiss specialists

Full rebuild of the original engine conducted by Sportgarage Ruch AG in 2005, set aside and recently reinstalled in preparation for the sale

Comprehensive braking system rebuild completed in December 2024, a CHF 29'000 investment

Eligible for the world's premier historic racing events including the Goodwood Revival, Le Mans Classic, Mille Miglia Storica, and more

An exquisite example of Coventry's three-time Le Mans-winning machine