The first production Jaguar D-Type, one of history's most prominent race cars, is set to star at the 2019 Concours of Elegance. Chassis XKD 509 is widely known as one of the most original D-Types in the world, with significant road and racing history, and will join the 15th E-Type Fixed Head Coupe (FHC) ever built in a lineup of the world's rarest and most significant cars.
While under the ownership of Lu Brero Sr., Chassis XKD 509 sported a wonderful matte dark blue on white colour-scheme with five unique vertical stripes down the length of the car. It was privately raced at tracks all over the globe, achieving podium spots and victories at several world-class motoring events.
The first production Jaguar D-Type will take pride-of-place in the palace gardens alongside the 15th E-Type FHC ever built. One of six E-Types displayed at the 1961 Scottish Motor Show, this example of the iconic British sportscar has played an incredibly significant role in the history of one of the country's most renowned automotive manufacturers.
Having moved into private ownership in 1976, it was dismantled some twenty years ago with the intention of having it fully restored, but E-Type #15 was left in pieces until it was purchased in 2013. After a 3,000-hour restoration by Classic Motor Cars, it is now perfectly finished in its original colour of Pearl Grey - the only 1961 E-Type to be painted in this shade.
Both of these cars, the genesis of Jaguar's sports car legend, will be joined by a collection of around 50 other historic Jaguar models at Concours of Elegance for the fifth annual Jaguar Trophy. Members of the Jaguar Drivers, E-Type and XK Clubs are set to bring along their pride and joy to the palace to be assessed by an esteemed panel of judges, before the winner is crowned on stage.
