1954 Jaguar D-Type Works

Built as the lead works entry for Le Mans 1954, subsequently retained as factory development and test vehicle for the 1955 season, with Norman Dewis as primary test driver.

Purchased with the intention of having driver Bob Berry campaign the car in British events; Berry also served as Jaguar's public relations manager.

Raced the car in minor competitions including the Essex Hill Climb before selling it approximately one year after acquisition.

Former pilot based in Calgary, Canada, who later managed several large aviation companies; offered the car for sale in 1962 via an advertisement in Road & Track.

Ontario-based owner who had the car prepared for racing by British mechanic Alistair Cameron-Smith; stored the Jaguar for approximately 17 years following a fatal accident at Mosport Park in 1963.

Canadian owner who retrieved the car from long-term storage and promptly arranged its sale to Lynx Engineering in England.

Renowned Jaguar marque specialists who undertook a full restoration of the car; principal mechanic Chris Keith-Lucas noted it was remarkably original and unspoiled despite its history.

Sevenoaks, England-based owner who used the car occasionally at events and retained it for approximately 14 years.

Gloucestershire-based owner who used the car sparingly, most notably attending the Jaguar Factory Cavalcades to Le Mans in 1996 and 1997.

Jaguar marque expert and historian from Mesa, Arizona, who accumulated over 20,000 miles on the car across tours and races; assembled an extensive archive of original factory documents and correspondence during his 12-year stewardship.

Continued active use of the car in historic events including the 2013 Wine Country Classic and the 2015 Monterey Historic races.

Fastest car in practice; Moss held the lead in the early hours and set the top speed on the Mulsanne Straight at roughly 173 mph; retirement caused by brake failure after 92 laps; co-driver was Peter Walker.

Did not finish; co-driven by Peter Walker, same pairing as Le Mans.

Run with a 2.5-litre engine for this event; co-driven by Ken Wharton.

Driven by Jaguar's chief test driver as part of the factory's ongoing development programme.

One of several British events entered by Berry on behalf of owner Jack Broadhead.

Car was driven approximately 980 miles to the event after the transporter broke down, used to carry tools and spares; then driven back the same distance after the race.

Season-ending event at which a crash necessitated chassis and bodywork repairs; factory subsequently rebuilt the car.

Factory entry with works driver Tony Rolt at the wheel.

Serious accident led to the car being returned to Jaguar for a full rebuild including a replacement production D-Type tub and steel front subframe.

Berry started from pole and led throughout, winning by 23 seconds.

Car returned to competition after factory rebuild in time for end-of-season events.

Car had been fitted with a full-length windscreen and passenger door by the factory earlier that month.

Driven by Le Mans winner Ron Flockhart in early April.

Run with a freshly fitted engine and gearbox installed by the factory earlier that year.

During a low-speed off-course incident, the car rolled onto its side on an embankment; driver Cameron-Smith was killed while attempting to exit the vehicle.

Larson's first drive in the car following acquisition was a race at Goodwood.

Presented as part of the year's special Jaguar celebration; described as the high point of Larson's ownership.

Entered by the current consignor.

Entered by the current consignor.

Jaguar's longtime chief development test engineer drove the car twice at the Monterey Historics during Larson's ownership period.

Entered on several occasions during Larson's ownership from 1999 to 2011.

Participated at least twelve times during Larson's tenure.

Engine changed from the original unit to a 2.5-litre unit (no. E 2005-9) for the Tourist Trophy.

Engine swapped to a 3.4-litre unit (no. E 2004-9) for use as the factory development and test vehicle under Norman Dewis.

Engine, gearbox, and rear axle all rebuilt following the car's return to the factory after Berry's racing season.

A stiffer front anti-roll bar fitted and a new rear anti-roll bar assembly installed, alongside chassis and bodywork remediation following the Tourist Trophy accident.

Work carried out opportunistically at the same time as the post-accident repair.

Comprehensive factory rebuild following the serious Goodwood accident, incorporating a production D-Type tub and a steel front subframe. Factory records confirm the repair was carried out by the experimental department.

Car was returned to competition by September 1956.

Full-length windscreen and a passenger door fitted by the factory in preparation for the 1957 season.

Engine replaced, changing from unit E 2004-9 to E 2065-9, and a new gearbox installed.

Full refurbishment of the otherwise largely intact car carried out by Lynx Engineering following 17 years of storage. Principal mechanic Chris Keith-Lucas described the car as a remarkably unspoilt, time-capsule example prior to the work.

Restoration documented in the car's accompanying file.