Vehicle Description
This 1960 Jaguar D-Type replica is a full performance build - right
down to the sound of the side pipes. So dig into all the details on
a sleek high-quality retro machine that will make your favorite
roads feel like Le Mans.
If you are going to get a replica of a D-Type, this is the exact
way to do it. The long-nose version in a deep blue Ecurie Ecosse
livery makes it a ringer for the winner of the 1956 24 Hours of Le
Mans. This is a RAMLM kit, and it was built quiet nicely. It's a
faithful English-built tribute that has the swoopy fenders, power
bulge hood, Lexan racing windshield, and single offset tailfin to
try and streamline the driver as best as possible. This is
well-detailed package, right down to the replica Dunlop racing
wheels and Pirelli Cinturato tires.
The interior is pure racecar. The seat is contoured to the racing
tub; there's a wood-rimmed steering wheel on a quick release
column; and the shifter is in the riveted metal center section. Oh
yes, this absolutely feels like a proper open-top vintage racer.
There's even a full Smiths gauge package, and the large speedo and
tach are correctly reversed. And for those times when you want to
share the fun with someone else, the side hard tonneau can be
removed and you have a proper door, seat, and seatbelt for a
passenger.
One of the great things about owning a quality replica is you get a
vintage style, but with some very handy improvements. When you tilt
the whole front end forward, you get the unmistakable look of
Jaguar's awesome DOHC XK motor. It's a clean presentation where
everyone gets to see great race-ready details, like the triple set
of dual-barrel Weber carbs. But while the original D-Types were
limited to 3442cc, this has a larger 3.8-liter powerhouse. It fires
up with a powerful sound out of the split exhaust header that exits
opposite the driver. You'll love tuning in this wonderful motor's
soundtrack using the racing style throttle blips to shift the
four-speed manual transmission. This is built on a strong steel
chassis with modern shocks. Plus, while the D-Type had to have a
live rear axle, this benefits from one of the greatest rear
suspension ever made: the Jaguar independent rear end that debuted
on the E-type. Not only is it considered one of the strongest
setups around, but also it has inboard disc brakes for better
weight distribution.
The sale comes complete with paperwork including maintenance
records, service manuals, receipts, and a log book. This is the
quality build that gives you the look of a multi-million-dollar
classic, and it even offers an upgraded experience of a true
racecar feeling. So if you know how special this car is, then you
know this is a fleeting opportunity. Call now!