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Jaguar D-type: The Autobiography of XKD 504

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Jaguar D-type: The Autobiography of XKD 504This book will be delivered from the UK. Local duties and taxes may be applicable on import to regions outside the UK. By purchasing this title, you agree and consent to your information being shared with Porter Press International for use in the fulfilment of your order. Porter Press fine books curated by Amalgam the full collection > Explore more: the 1957 Le Mans winning Jaguar D type at 1: 8 scale > This superb book tells the story of one of the

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This superb book tells the story of one of the most historically interesting of all Jaguar D-types – a car that has raced more than any other D-type. The long and varied life of XKD 504 is recounted in full, from its role as a works car used extensively for testing fuel injection, to two seasons of racing throughout Europe with Ecurie Ecosse, to four busy years of national competition in the hands of first Mike Salmon and then Peter Sutcliffe. This book provides fascinating insight into every aspect of this D-type’s history, supported by a fine collection of period photographs. Any Jaguar enthusiast will enjoy this addition to the ‘Great Cars’ series.

Key content

  • Life as a works car, including its important testing role and two races in 1956.
  • Two seasons with Ecurie Ecosse, including sixth place in the 1957 ‘Monzanapolis’, fifth place in the 1958 Goodwood Tourist Trophy and a trip to Sebring.
  • In the period 1959–61 Mike Salmon raced XKD 504 45 times, culminating in victory in the Autosport Three Hours at Snetterton.
  • Raced through 1962 by Peter Sutcliffe, who crashed heavily in XKD 504’s first outing of 1963.
  • This D-type’s active life in historic racing is also covered, including its long period in the ownership of Neil Corner, connoisseur collector and enthusiastic historic racer.
  • Nearly 300 period photographs, many previously unpublished, supported by a portfolio of specially commissioned location photography.
  • Limited Edition

    A stunning limited edition bound in leather with gilt edges and cased in a grey cloth slipcase. As a special touch, there is an embossed reproduction of the chassis number on the front of the book. Limited to just 100 copies and signed by Chas Parker, Norman Dewis and Philip Porter.

    The Author

    Philip Porter is a Jaguar authority best known for his award-winning E-type books, notably The Definitive History and Ultimate E-type, as well as for running two successful Jaguar clubs, the XK Club and the E-type Club. His co-author, Chas Parker, swapped a career in astronomy for writing about motor sport, and his five books include comprehensive histories of Brands Hatch and Silverstone.

    Title Information

    Author: Philip Porter & Chas Parker
    Publication: September 2015
    Specifications: 285x235mm, jacketed hardback, page extent 320pp
    Illustrations: over 300 photographs, including colour
    Language: English
    Publisher: Porter Press International
    ISBN: 978-1-907085-26-0

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