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All Original D-Type XKD524

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The world’s best D-Type is this black example, XKD524, bought by Paul Pfohl in 1956 for $9,925 USD.

Paul raced it at Riverside, Watkins Glen and at the Lake Erie Race in Dunkirk, NY before putting into long term storage in 1967.

It was stored for a remarkable 35 years and stayed with the family until 2003 when it appeared on ebay with the description: This is a rare opportunity to purchase the most unmolested, one family owned D Type in the world and the most unique D Type to be offered since the highly publicized sale of the 1956 LeMans winner in 1999.

A low milage of 6,230 miles from new with all original fit and finishes make this an fantastic and authentic reference car.

We had a great oppurtunity to photograph XKD524 at the 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and Tour d’Elegance.

On the Tour d’Elegance

At Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

Details of XKD524

Paul Pfohl’s racing days and original reciept

RM Sotheby’s auctioning the ultimate XK

Saving the best for last, RM Sotheby’s final announcement for their Amelia Island sale next month is 1955 Jaguar D-Type Chassis no. XKD 530 with an estimate of $3,750,000 – $4,250,000.

Highlights include:

*Extensively documented; multiple in-period 1st place finishes
*Comprehensive restoration in 2003 by noted D-Type expert
*Subject of a five-part feature series in Jaguar World Monthly
*Vintage racing participation, including at the Mille Miglia and Goodwood Revival
*Accompanied by a FIVA Passport, FIA papers, and a JDHT Certificate

Excellent images are by Patrick Ernzen ©2015 Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s

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D-Type Headed for Auction

RM Auctions will present this stunning 1955 Jaguar D-Type chassis XKD530 at their upcoming Monterey Sports Car Auction. What an amazing piece of kit this is. Photo Credit: Teddy Pieper ©2013 Courtesy of RM Auctions

UPDATE August 17th, 2013: RM reports that the D-Type sold for $3,905,000 USD.