1956 Jaguar D-Type
A rare 1956 Jaguar D-Type is set to cross the block at Broad Arrow's Zurich Auction in 2025, estimated between CHF 5.25 and 6.25 million. One of only 71 original D-Types produced by Coventry between 1954 and 1957, this example, chassis XKD-551, stands apart as an unraced, matching-numbers car with its original chassis and engine intact.
Accompanied by a Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate and a forthcoming CKL verification report, the car's provenance is as strong as its engineering pedigree. It has remained under single Swiss ownership since 1994, benefitting from meticulous specialist care, including a full engine rebuild by Sportgarage Ruch AG in 2005. The original motor, carefully preserved for nearly two decades, was recently reinstalled ahead of the sale, while a comprehensive braking system overhaul completed in late 2024 added another CHF 29,000 in investment.
The Jaguar D-Type remains one of the most celebrated racing machines ever built, dominating Le Mans with three consecutive wins from 1955 to 1957. While many examples saw hard-fought careers on the international stage, this one never raced, preserving its originality. Eligible for prestigious historic events like the Goodwood Revival, Le Mans Classic, and Mille Miglia Storica, XKD-551 offers collectors both blue-chip authenticity and the thrill of motorsport heritage.
An exquisite opportunity, this D-Type represents not only Coventry's golden era but also one of the most iconic sports cars ever to come to auction.
Accompanied by a Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate and a forthcoming CKL verification report, the car's provenance is as strong as its engineering pedigree. It has remained under single Swiss ownership since 1994, benefitting from meticulous specialist care, including a full engine rebuild by Sportgarage Ruch AG in 2005. The original motor, carefully preserved for nearly two decades, was recently reinstalled ahead of the sale, while a comprehensive braking system overhaul completed in late 2024 added another CHF 29,000 in investment.
The Jaguar D-Type remains one of the most celebrated racing machines ever built, dominating Le Mans with three consecutive wins from 1955 to 1957. While many examples saw hard-fought careers on the international stage, this one never raced, preserving its originality. Eligible for prestigious historic events like the Goodwood Revival, Le Mans Classic, and Mille Miglia Storica, XKD-551 offers collectors both blue-chip authenticity and the thrill of motorsport heritage.
An exquisite opportunity, this D-Type represents not only Coventry's golden era but also one of the most iconic sports cars ever to come to auction.
