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1999 Jaguar D Type Replica
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Jaguar, determined to continue its winning ways at Le Mans in the mid-50s, set out to design an aerodynamic bullet, built for speed. The resulting D-Type was not only quick but beautiful too.
Jaguar was the marque to beat at Le Mans in the 1950s, taking five wins throughout the decade. The famous endurance race was the pinnacle of sports car racing at the time. Victory brought prestige to the winning make, for it shone a light on the manufacturer’s ability to make not only fast cars, but reliable ones.
The British sports car maker’s first win at Circuit de la Sarthe would come in 1951 with the XK120C, more commonly known as the C-Type. It did so again in 1953, which was the same year that car’s successor, the XK120C Mk II, first appeared.
The latter would soon be known as the D-Type, an easier name to say and remember, and what a memorable car it would prove to be.
ABOUT THIS CAR
- This D Type Replica was created by well- known craftsman Ray Larsen in 1989 and was a 10 year build.
- The car has been crafted with measurements and drawings from the renown original D Type Noel Foster car, now fully restored and resides overseas. We have many detailed photos of Noel Foster's car and some build photos of this car.
- What sets this car apart from other D Type replicas, is that it has a full aluminum body, torsion bar suspension, narrowed Jaguar differential as per the original, Jaguar gearbox , E type front wishbones, period correct steering wheel and instruments,
- 3.8ltr engine with triple Weber carbs and many other details.
- This car was previously owned by Anne Thomson ( 1906 Darraq fame). She has raced the D in a few vintage racing events, also at the inaugural Leadfoot Festival (Hahei) and it has competed there twice more with a strong following.
- This car is as good as an original and at a fraction of the cost.
- It’s easy to drive, fast, and a real head turner !
- Road registered and compliant certified.
Genuine D-Types, go for moonbeams, with the winning 1956 car, XKD 501, selling in 2016 for $US22 million. At those prices, the case for an authentic replica like this one stacks up more thoroughly, being more usable than a genuine investment grade classic. And when they are this good, you don’t have to make excuses for it.
Car will be sold WOF'd and Registered IF sold in New Zealand.
TRANSPORT / WORLDWIDE SHIPPING CAN BE ORGANISED ON THIS VEHICLE ON BUYER'S BEHALF AT BUYERS COST.
Viewing is STRICTLY BY PRIOR APPOINTMENT only.
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DISCLAIMER (PLEASE READ)
NOTIFICATION AS TO NATURE OF GOODS IN TERMS OF THE CONSUMER GUARANTEES ACT 1993
Waimak Classic Cars Ltd is a New Zealand registered company and accepts that the vehicle being sold must be of “acceptable quality” in terms of section 7 of the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (the Act) having regard to “the nature of the goods”.
Waimak Classic Cars is not aware of any specific defects with the vehicle, however (a) such a vehicle being a classic vehicle may have mechanical breakdowns, electrical failures at inconvenient times and maintenance costs being part of and parcel of ownership of a classic vehicle; (b) reliability is a combination of the particular nature of the classic vehicle, how it is being driven, how it has been maintained, and to a certain extent luck; (c) because of the age of the vehicle, and its propensity to rust, it is likely that the vehicle would have been fully or partially restored, or at least repainted at some point in its life, maybe even more than once. Waimak Classic Cars does not know, and cannot give advice on how good any restoration work on the vehicle had been.
The Purchaser acknowledges that the vehicle is being sold as a classic car; that in terms of the Act and the nature of the goods, the vehicle is an old car, bike or boat, that may have visual and hidden faults, unlike a new motor vehicle.
The Purchaser is encouraged to personally fully inspect the vehicle and also to have the vehicle inspected, and fully assessed by an experienced, independent, specialist garage - before committing to purchase. While the Purchaser is entitled to rely on statements given by Waimak Classic Cars as being correct, where goods such as vehicles are concerned, with so many moving parts and rust being an issue with older vehicles; a Purchaser who chooses not to seek independent professional assistance when assessing the quality of what they propose to buy is considered as buying at their own risk, and if the vehicle then turns out to be of less than the represented quality, or not up to the Purchaser's expectation, or in the Purchaser opinion not fit for purpose; then the Purchaser is considered to have contributed to their own loss and should not expect any refunds or betterment from Waimak Classic Cars.
The Purchaser acknowledges that they have read and fully understand this notification and the nature of a car which is many years old.
For more information about this vehicle, please contact us Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 6:00pm (New Zealand Standard Time) on +64 (0) 3 310-6485. Alternatively, you may email us at [email protected] anytime.
PLEASE NOTE: Waimak Classic Cars is Not a car yard dealer type of operation. As a result, we do not operate through fixed opening hours and viewing is By Appointment Only.