1955 Jaguar D-Type Reproduction

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Serial Number: PIF1843BW Gearbox Number: Available if desired Logbook: (Wash. Registered - '67 Jaguar) Condition: Excellent Price: $75000 USD Location: Washington, USA

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Description

This example was built for Alan Holmes, importer and distributor of the cars in the early 1990's. It is configured as a 1955 short-nose, RHD, sprint version (i.e., no tail-fin as on Le Mans cars)and Washington registered as a 1967 Jaguar. It has extensive upgrades and is race prepared for vintage events while remaining street legal. Current rules for vintage events may make the car ineligible for competition (i.e., 3-point role-bar and driver/engine fire system required). If you are interested in vintage events, please check with your local organizers as to eligibility of reproduction cars.

The car's construction detail, craftsmanship and originality are exquisite. It is all aluminum alloy bodied, welded mild steel spaceframe, and aluminum alloy center monocoque section as on the original cars. Handling and performance closely matches original D-Type as currently set-up. Major departures from original design:

• Track = 4 inches wider to allow for E-Type independent rear suspension.
• Suspension = Fully adjustable coil-over instead of torsion-bar.
• Engine = 4.2 litre E-Type wet-sump (dry-sump tank is functional).
• Transmission = All synchro 4 speed with overdrive.

History

Recent Competition History

• 1991 - San Diego Vintage Grand Prix.
• 1992 - BMW Historic Grand Prix of San Diego.
• 1992 - Palm Springs Road Races.
• 1995 - Ferrari/Pantera Club Races, Willow Springs.
• 1996 - Track time / testing, Sears Point.
• 1997 - Track time / testing, Sears Point.

Performance Data

• Weight: 2000 lbs

Engine

• Type: Jaguar 4.2 litre
• Horsepower: 250bhp@ 5800rpm
• Induction: Three 45DCOE Webers w/ bellmouths.
• Heads: twin-cam cross-flow head
• Pistons: 9:1 compression ratio
• Clutch: McCloud triple-plate clutch
• Flywheel: lightweight flywheel
• Exhaust: D-Type headers and open exhaust
• Wet-sump (has dry-sump oil reservoir for conversion)

Fuel System

• Fuel Cell
• Age: 2 years
• Capacity: 8.8 gallon

Oil/Water System

• Radiator: Water cooling as per D-Type
• Oil Cooler: yes

Electrical System

• Ignition: All Jaguar electrical components
• Alternator: Alternator
• Battery: Racing sealed battery

Transmission

• Type: Four speed all-synchro Moss gearbox with overdrive

Rear End

• Type: Dana limited slip
• Ratio: 354 ring & pinion
• Spool: Jaguar V-12 differential
• Terminal velocity as geared - 130mph @ 6000rpm

Body

• Construction: Aluminum alloy body

Chassis

• Type: Welded mild steel spaceframe, Aluminum alloy center monocoque section
• Front Suspension: Fully adjustable, upper/lower A-arms, coil overs.
• Rear Suspension: Jaguar fully adjustable, independent, four shock/spring coil overs.
• Shocks: Kugel adjustable.
• Brakes: front-outboard vented, rear-inboard vented, cockpit ajust.
• Steering: Jaguar rack & pinion.
• Wheels: 15
• Tires: Hoosier Street TD

Interior

• Color/Finish: Layout as per 1955 D-Type
• Fire System: Hand operated Halon
• Restraints: 5-point Simpson
• Guages: Period style Smiths gauges
• Steering Wheel: D-Type

Spares

• Trunk mounted spare wheel and tire.
• Set of four Dunlop style 15
• Extra set of knockoffs.
• Seat cushion - lower for racing.
• Exhaust pipes with resonator tips.

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