 | One of only 71 original D-Types produced by Coventry between 1954 and 1957. Unraced, matching-numbers example with its original chassis and engine. 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. |
| The Jaguar D-Type was produced by Jaguar Cars Ltd. between 1954 and 1957. Designed specifically to win the Le Mans 24-hour race, it shared the straight-6 XK engine and many mechanical components with its C-Type predecessor. Its structure, however, was radically different, with innovative monocoque construction and slippery aerodynamics that integrated aviation technology, including in some examples a distinctive vertical stabilizer. Total production totaled 71 D-Types, including 18 for factory teams and 53 for privateers. |  |
 | Rules for the 1958 Le Mans race limited engine sizes to three litres, which ended the domination of the 3.8-litre D-Type. Jaguar developed a 3.0 litre version to power D-Types in the 1958, 1959 and 1960 Le Mans races, but it proved unreliable. This spectactular example carries an estimate of CHF 5'250'000 - CHF 6'250'000. ($6.4m USD to $7.2m USD) Here. |
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