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The Jaguar D-Type is more than just a car — it is a piece of motorsport history. Built between 1954 and 1957 in Coventry, England , the D-Type represented the pinnacle of Jaguar’s racing ambitions in the 1950s. With only 71 ever produced, every surviving example is a rare and highly coveted artifact of an era when endurance racing captured the imagination of drivers and fans alike. This particular 1956 model is one of the most well-preserved examples to surface in recent memory, making its appearance on the auction block a moment that collectors and enthusiasts have been anticipating.
A Time Capsule of Mid-Century Engineering
What makes this D-Type remarkable is its authenticity. Unlike many of its contemporaries, this car was never raced, preserving its mech