| D-Type | British Racing Green | ||||
| Open Two Seater | Green | ||||
| Right Hand Drive | |||||
| 22 May 1957 | |||||
| E2070-9 | |||||
| H2051 | |||||
| GBD159 | |||||
| United Kingdom | |||||
| 1956 | British Racing Green | ||||
| 2025 | Green | ||||
| Exc. Original | |||||
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ULU336
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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