2012-07-15 06:19:29 | Pekka T. writes:

Quote from Paul S. (XKD548 data)

Perhaps this is the explanation, Bonhams auction 9/09. Note images of the data plate:
www.bonhams.com/cgi-bin/public.sh/pubweb/publicSite.r ...

Auction description:
Sale 17261 - Collectors Motor Cars and Automobilia, 18 Sep 2009
Goodwood Revival, Chichester, Sussex
Lot No: 203
1970 Jaguar D-Type
Registration no. WIJ 438
Chassis no. 1L11578BW
Engine no. 7L125578D

Sold for £29,325 inclusive of Buyer's Premium
The car offered here has been constructed using a genuine original D-Type body tub - chassis number 'XKD 548' - which was built into a 'show car' and displayed at various Jaguar dealerships before being dismantled for spares in January 1957. At some point the D-Type was rebuilt in its current form using a 1970 Daimler as the donor car (probably the Sovereign version of the Jaguar XJ6 saloon). The accompanying Swansea V5 document records the make and model as 'Daimler D-Type' and its status as a tax exempt 'Historic Vehicle'.
Highlights of the car's specification (full list available) include composite bodywork; a 4.2-litre XK engine fitted with the Series 2 'wide angle' cylinder head; original D-Type cam covers; RBC8 Series 3 race camshafts; Lumenition transistorised ignition; competition sump; Tilton six-paddle competition clutch; Laycock 'V12' overdrive gearbox; and a large capacity radiator.
The car was purchased from Ecurie Ecosse (Scotland) Ltd in October 2000 (see correspondence on file) and exported to the USA, returning to the UK in 2007. Since its arrival the car has benefited from professional restoration work carried out by Classic Restorations (Scotland) Ltd of Alyth, Perthshire including complete engine rebuild (invoices available). Carried out in 2007/2008, the latter involved machining and Helicoiling the cylinder block, and polishing and balancing the crankshaft. New parts fitted include the tappets; Hepolite 9:1 pistons; full crank bearing set; timing chains and tensioners; an up-rated clutch assembly; and triple Weber 45 DCOE 9 carburettors. In addition the brakes were stripped, cleaned and fitted with new pads, and the front suspension's camber and castor adjusted. Race-prepared and ready for use, the car is offered with the Swansea V5 document and is expected to be freshly MoT'd and taxed prior to sale.