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Jaguar D-Type and XKSS chassis XKD 540

The Browns Lane factory converted this period D-Type to full XKSS specification in 1958 and increased its engine capacity in 1960.

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Check the factory correspondence against the physical chassis and installed components.

Documented auction results

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Selected source records in the original currency. Fees, specification, and condition can differ between sales.
ChassisDate and auctionOutcome and priceEvidence
XKD 540Factory conversion2024RM Sotheby’s · London 20241957 Jaguar XKSSUnsoldEstimate GBP 9,000,000 to GBP 11,000,000Auction evidencePeriod Jaguar factory conversion to XKSS specification, followed by a factory 3.8-litre upgrade.

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Chassis and provenance

The Browns Lane factory converted this period D-Type to full XKSS specification in 1958 and increased its engine capacity in 1960.

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  1. Nov 1958 · Jaguar factory XKSS conversion

    Returned to Browns Lane for conversion to full XKSS specification, retaining the D-Type chassis number.

    Event evidence
  2. Oct 1960 · Factory 3.8-litre upgrade

    Returned to Jaguar for an increase from 3.4 to 3.8 litres. RM Sotheby’s reports that the original cylinder head was retained.

    Event evidence

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