Unraced, matching-numbers 1956 Jaguar D-Type offered at Broad Arrow’s Zurich Auction with decades of careful ownership and original engine.
A 1956 Jaguar D-Type, one of just 71 original examples produced, will cross the block at Broad Arrow’s Zurich Auction in 2025, carrying an estimate between CHF 5.25 million and CHF 6.25 million.
The D-Type stands as one of the most iconic sports racing cars ever built, remembered for its revolutionary engineering and dominance at Le Mans in the mid-1950s. Between 1955 and 1957, Jaguar’s streamlined machine claimed three consecutive overall victories, cementing its reputation as one of Coventry’s greatest achievements.
This particular car, chassis XKD-551, represents a rare opportunity for collectors. Unlike many of its siblings that saw extensive use on the international racing circuit, this D-Type was never campaigned. It remains a matching-numbers example, retaining both its original chassis and its original engine, a fact confirmed by an official Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate and a forthcoming CKL verification report.
The car’s history includes three decades of continuous ownership by a Swiss enthusiast, who acquired it in 1994. Under his care, the Jaguar has been meticulously maintained by local specialists, ensuring both its authenticity and mechanical condition. A major engine rebuild was carried out in 2005 by Sportgarage Ruch AG, with the original motor carefully preserved until being reinstalled in preparation for this auction. More recently, a comprehensive braking system overhaul was completed in December 2024, representing a CHF 29,000 investment.
Beyond its provenance and originality, XKD-551 is eligible for many of the world’s most prestigious historic motoring events, including the Goodwood Revival, Le Mans Classic, and Mille Miglia Storica.
As Broad Arrow Auctions prepares for its Zurich sale, this D-Type offers collectors more than just a blue-chip asset. It is a rolling piece of motorsport history, blending rarity, engineering pedigree, and event eligibility into a singular opportunity. See it here.
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