Description
Power: 254 HP / 188 kW
Construction year: 1955
Displacement: 4200
Mileage: 0 km
Exterior color: other
Brand: Jaguar
Model: Other
Highly original example with period race history The seventh customer D-Type produced Delivered new and raced by four-time Australian Drivers’ Champion Bib Stillwell Owned by 1970 Le Mans winner Richard Attwood Decades of care by marque expert Chris Keith-Lucas Chassis number of the open-wheel Australian Drivers’ Championship. Arriving in Melbourne in January 1956, it was used extensively by Stillwell, setting numerous records at local circuits, including the Bathurst 500 and the Rob Roy Hill Climb, and it took an outright victory at the South Australia Trophy in Port Wakefield. After briefly being prepared for a run at a land-speed record, XKD 520 returned to sports car class competition, winning the Bathurst Road Racing Championship in 1956. At the Moomba Tourist Trophy at Albert Park in Melbourne, Mr Stillwell’s career in XKD 520 essentially concluded the following spring on 24 March 1957, when he took 3rd place at Albert Park. A short time later, XKD 520 was purchased by AMPOL (the Australian Motorists Petrol Company) on behalf of Jack Davey, who was a regionally renowned wartime radio personality. It was entrusted to Bill Murray of Surfer’s Paradise and was prepared for the AMPOL-sponsored speed trials, but unfortunately, an accident during transport prevented the car’s participation. The D-Type was sold to enthusiast Frank Gardner, who rebuilt the still-capable race car and undertook a competition campaign of his own, taking 2nd place at Bathurst in 1958, 1st place at the Mount Druitt Hill Climb, and 3rd place at both of the Orange Racing Car Scratch Races (where he notably only lost to grand prix cars). In November 1958, XKD 520 was sold to David Finch, who soon fitted the car with a factory-supplied 3.8-litre engine. This more powerful motor was equipped on later D-Types and sometimes sold as a replacement engine. The new engine extended the car’s competitive ability, allowing it to gamely participate in the Longford event of 1960 and to take 1st overall at the Queensland Tourist Trophy of 1961. Around this time a minor incident necessitated work to the front end, and Mr Finch took the opportunity to replace the nose with a long-nose bonnet crafted by Sydney body man Ian Standfield in the style of the Le Mans–winning long-nose D-Types. In May 1962 this outstanding Jaguar was purchased by Ash Marshall and treated to a thorough freshening, which included chroming multiple components. The car passed through ownership by Peter Bradley and Richard Parkinson before being acquired in 1967 by future 24 Hours of Le Mans winner Richard Attwood.Attwood kept the car for some 10 years before selling it to Sir Angus Spencer Nairn. In 1977 Chris Keith-Lucas picked the car up from Mr Attwood’s residence on behalf of the new owner. In a letter, of which a copy is included on file, Keith-Lucas recalls the car fondly: ‘It was generally quite well presented, but (it) needed a straightforward recommissioning before being sent to the new owner.’ Whilst under Lynx’s care, the car was tended by managing director Keith-Lucas—a recognized brand expert who later founded the highly regarded CKL Developments—commencing nearly 30 years of his attentions. Angus used his D-Type lightly, taking part on several track days and competing in the Mille Miglia, although the car was never seriously raced during that time. In 2004, XKD 520 was acquired by Clive Jarman. It was sent back for maintenance work by Keith-Lucas at CKL Developments. At Jarman’s direction, CKL managed to source an original short-nose bonnet that had been disregarded decades ago during the restoration of an XKSS to replace the long-nose bonnet fitted in 1961. Importantly, the Australian-crafted long-nose bonnet is supplied with the car. Mr Keith-Lucas states: ‘In my opinion, (this) car remains one of the best production D-Types in existence today. To the very best of my knowledge, (it) has retained its principle components since the end of the 1950s. It is one of my favorite D-Types.’ Acquired by the current owner from the collection of noted Australian collector Peter Harburg in 2014, XKD 520 is accompanied by extensive documentation, including a FIA Historical Technical Passport. It is one of the earliest and most original examples of a customer-specification D-Type, and it is eligible for the most desirable events in the world. In the consignor’s ownership, it raced at the 2014 Goodwood Revival in the Lavant Cup, which that year featured a grid exclusively comprised of D-Types to celebrate the model’s sixtieth anniversary. Following a recent service by CKL, it remains ready to use and enjoy as a brilliant example of its breed and would truly be an exceptional addition to any world-class collection. A highly authentic example with a rich racing history Seventh D-Type produced Delivered new to four-time Australian Drivers’ Champion Bib Stillwell, who raced with it Formerly owned by 1970 Le Mans winner Richard Attwood Cared for for decades by marque expert Chris Keith-Lucas Chassis number XKD 520 is the seventh of the customer D-Types, having been ordered in June 1955 by Australian importer Jack Bryson on behalf of Bib Stillwell, the driver who would go on to win the Australian Single-Seater Drivers’ Championship four times in a row. Once it arrived in Melbourne in January 1956, the car was used extensively by Stillwell and set numerous records on local circuits, including the Bathurst 500 and the Rob Roy Hill Climb,It also achieved a resounding victory in the South Australia Trophy at Port Wakefield. After being quickly prepared to compete in a land speed record, it returned to circuit racing and won the 1956 Bathurst Road Championship. At the Moomba Tourist Trophy at Melbourne’s Albert Park in March 1956, the XKD 520 roared to a second place. It also competed at the same venue in November’s Australian Tourist Trophy and finished 5th. Stillwell’s exploits in the XKD 520 ended the following spring, on 24 March 1957, when he finished 3rd at Albert Park. Shortly after, it was purchased by AMPOL, the Australian oil company, on behalf of Jack Davey, a well-known radio personality in the region during the war. It was entrusted to Bill Murray of Surfer’s Paradise and was prepared for the AMPOL-sponsored speed trials. Unfortunately, a transport accident prevented it from participating. Our D-Type was then sold to Frank Gardner, who restored this racing car to its full potential and entered it personally in competition. He won 2nd place at Bathurst in 1958, 1st in the Mount Druitt hillclimb and 3rd in both races of the Orange Racing Car Scratch, where he only lost to Grand Prix cars. In November 1958, the XKD 520 was sold to David Finch, who quickly fitted it with a factory-supplied 3.8-litre engine. This more powerful engine was fitted to later D-Types and was sometimes sold as a spare. He restored the car’s competitiveness and enabled it to compete valiantly in the 1960 Longford Rally and to finish first overall in the 1961 Queensland Tourist Trophy. It was at this time that a minor incident required a front end rebuild, and Mr. Finch seized the opportunity to have a long-nose bonnet fitted by Sydney coachbuilder Ian Standfield in the style of the Le Mans-winning long-nose D-Types. In May 1962, this extraordinary Jaguar was acquired by Ash Marshall, who undertook a thorough overhaul that included the chrome plating of many components. It then passed through the hands of Peter Bradley and Richard Parkinson before becoming the property of Richard Attwood, future Le Mans winner, in 1967. He kept it for ten years before selling it to Sir Angus Spencer Nairn. In 1977, Chris Keith-Lucas collected the car from Mr. Attwood on behalf of its new owner. In a letter, a copy of which is on file, Keith-Lucas remembers the car with some fondness: “It presented quite well, but (it) needed a good overhaul before being handed over to its new owner.” While at Lynx, the car was looked after by their Managing Director Keith-Lucas,a renowned marque expert who would later found the highly respected CKL Developments, a period of nearly thirty years of loving care had begun. Sir Angus used his D-Type with ease, taking part in several track days and the Mille Miglia, but the car was never actually raced during this period. In 2004, the XKD 520 was acquired by Clive Jarman and was returned by Keith-Lucas to CKL Developments for servicing. At Jarman’s request, CKL managed to source an original short-nose bonnet that had been scorned decades earlier during the restoration of an XKSS to replace its long-nose bonnet fitted in 1961. It is worth noting that the Australian-made long-nose bonnet is supplied with the car. Mr. Keith-Lucas mentions that “in (his) opinion, this car remains one of the finest production D-types still in existence. As far as I know, (it) has retained its major components since the late 1950s. It is one of my favorite D-types.” This XKD 520, acquired by its current owner in 2014 from the collection of well-known Australian collector Peter Harburg, comes with extensive documentation, including a Historic Technical Passport issued by the FIA. It is one of the earliest and most authentic customer D-types and is eligible for all the most sought-after global events. The vendor entered it in the Lavant Cup at the 2014 Goodwood Revival, which that year was open only to D-types, in honor of the model’s sixtieth anniversary. This brilliant representative of her lineage has recently benefited from a CKL service and is ready to be used and enjoyed, she would truly make an exceptional addition to any world-class collection.Acquired by its current owner in 2014 from the collection of well-known Australian collector Peter Harburg, it comes with extensive documentation, including a historic FIA Technical Passport. It is one of the earliest and most authentic customer D-Types and is eligible for all the world’s most sought-after events. Its vendor entered it in the Lavant Cup at the 2014 Goodwood Revival, which that year was open only to D-Types, in honor of the model’s sixtieth anniversary. This brilliant representative of its lineage has recently benefited from a CKL service and is ready to be used and enjoyed; it would truly make an exceptional addition to any world-class collection.Acquired by its current owner in 2014 from the collection of well-known Australian collector Peter Harburg, it comes with extensive documentation, including a historic FIA Technical Passport. It is one of the earliest and most authentic customer D-Types and is eligible for all the world’s most sought-after events. Its vendor entered it in the Lavant Cup at the 2014 Goodwood Revival, which that year was open only to D-Types, in honor of the model’s sixtieth anniversary. This brilliant representative of its lineage has recently benefited from a CKL service and is ready to be used and enjoyed; it would truly make an exceptional addition to any world-class collection.
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