1958 Lister Knobbly Jaguar (BHL 119)

Factory works car completed in mid-1958 as an aluminum-bodied replacement; campaigned under the VPP 9 registration by works drivers including Walt Hansgen and Ivor Beub.

Car was sold to an American buyer after the factory withdrew from racing; evidence of SCCA participation remained on the dashboard when the car was later retrieved.

Pair repatriated the car to the UK; a D-Type engine was fitted, and the car was fully restored by John May, though it was mistakenly registered under the identity of a sister vehicle.

Extensively campaigned the car in historic events well into the 1980s at numerous circuits; the car's exploits during this period are documented in Paul Skilleter's book on Lister-Jaguar.

Another prominent historic racer who held the car prior to its 1996 sale.

Well-known British historic competitor who raced the car at the inaugural Goodwood Revival and had routine servicing handled by specialist John Pearson.

Had the engine rebuilt by Phil Reilly & Co. and raced the car at numerous American and international venues; ongoing preparation was primarily handled by Terry Scarborough Racing.

Continued active competition and rally use over the following decade, including a 1,000-mile Jaguar C- and D-Type tour.

Noted vintage racer who acquired the car during the 1990s.

Lister-Bristol defeated a field that included Jaguar C-Types.

Lister-Jaguar beat Roy Salvadori's Aston Martin DBR1 among others.

Double victory the week after Silverstone; new lap records set in both events.

Car was running second behind Stirling Moss in the sister magnesium-bodied machine when the transmission failed.

First appearance in historic competition following the full restoration; car presented in works green and yellow livery.

Car brought to the first running of the Goodwood Revival by then-owner Frank Sytner.

Car raced in American club competition after being sold to the US following the factory's withdrawal; specifics not documented.

Extensive and successful campaigning at Silverstone, Le Mans, Brands Hatch, and other venues from 1972 through the 1980s.

Raced at numerous circuits including Laguna Seca, Lime Rock, Mont Tremblant, and Le Mans during ownership by a prominent American collector in the early 2000s.

Road event covering approximately 1,000 miles, open to Jaguar C- and D-Types as well as eligible Listers.

A 3.8-litre wide-angle dry-sump D-Type engine built to full competition specification was installed by Anthony Hutton and John Harper following the car's return to the UK.

The engine was noted to run satisfactorily on standard pump fuel despite its competition-oriented build.

Full restoration carried out, with the car presented in the correct Works green and yellow racing livery in time for its first historic race in July 1972.

Ongoing servicing and preparation work during the Sytner ownership period, including work associated with the 1998 Goodwood Revival appearance.

Pearson had previously handled the car for several earlier owners.

The engine was rebuilt during the American collector's ownership in the early 2000s.

Race preparation and ongoing mechanical upkeep carried out across the period of US ownership in the 2000s.

Work covered a wide range of preparation tasks to keep the car competitive at numerous circuits.