1985 JAGUAR TYPE D by REALM / RAM - Lot 44

1985 JAGUAR TYPE D by REALM / RAM Chassis P1B57345DN - Beautiful, faithful example - Equipped with a 3.8 l engine - 10,000 euros of recent invoices. - French registration REALM The successor to the legendary Jaguar C-Type, the D-Type is a racing car produced by the British manufacturer to maintain its involvement in competitions, notably the 24 Hours of Le Mans. While the first had already made a name for itself by winning the Le Mans event in 1951 and 1953, the second took up the baton with great success. It took first place on the podium for the 1955, 1956 and 1957 editions. This success was due to a number of technical features that made it a real killer: four-wheel disc brakes (still rare for racing cars of that era), a 3.4L engine developing 241 hp, a weight-saving monocoque chassis (as on the Type C) and real work on aerodynamics. Malcolm Sayer was responsible for its design, as was the Type E. The Jaguar Type D didn't just win the 24 Hours of Le Mans. It also won the 12H de Reims twice, the 12H de Sebring once, and the 6H de Pomona and Torrey Pines. Available in two different body styles ("short nose" and "long nose"), the Type D initially sported a streamlined headrest, then, to improve stability at high speed, was fitted with an imposing centreboard. At the end of its career, engineers swapped the 3.4L for the 3.8L. This model was produced in the early '80s by REALM, the company that bought R.A.M. in the mid '70s. The car is therefore registered in France, with REALM as the manufacturer. It's in fine overall condition, with long-nose bodywork, a sharkfin and a windscreen covering the passenger seat. This beautiful car is powered by a Jaguar 3.8L engine with three Weber carburetors. Erratum: Contrary to what is indicated in the catalog, the car is equipped with a Jaguar 4-speed gearbox with overdrive. Restored between 2014 and 2016 by its previous English owner, who then took the opportunity to install an electronic igniter to facilitate cold starts. It was acquired in 2019 by its current owner, a great lover of fine automobiles, who took part in numerous rallies with this beautiful Type D, even going as far as Goodwood. Maintained at the Ferry workshops, the fuel system was overhauled in 2021, as were the running gear and brakes, for a total cost of over 10,000 euros. In February 2024, an overhaul was carried out during which the carburetors were adjusted. The test drive revealed a car with exceptional performance and pleasant, healthy handling. This car is an opportunity to touch the myth of the English Le Mans cars, for a reasonable price and with the right papers. 1985 JAGUAR TYPE D by REALM / RAM Chassis P1B57345DN - Beautiful, faithful example - Equipped with a 3.8 l engine - 10,000 euros of recent invoices. - French registration REALM The successor to the legendary Jaguar C-Type, the D-Type is a racing car produced by the British manufacturer to maintain its involvement in competitions, notably the 24 Hours of Le Mans. While the first had already made a name for itself by winning the Le Mans event in 1951 and 1953, the second took up the baton with great success. It took first place on the podium for the 1955, 1956 and 1957 editions. This success was due to a number of technical features that made it a real killer: four-wheel disc brakes (still rare for racing cars of that era), a 3.4L engine developing 241 hp, a weight-saving monocoque chassis (as on the Type C) and real work on aerodynamics. Malcolm Sayer was responsible for its design, as was the Type E. The Jaguar Type D didn't just win the 24 Hours of Le Mans. It also won the 12H de Reims twice, the 12H de Sebring once, and the 6H de Pomona and Torrey Pines. Available in two different body styles ("short nose" and "long nose"), the Type D initially sported a streamlined headrest, then, to improve stability at high speed, was fitted with an imposing centreboard. At the end of its career, engineers swapped the 3.4L for the 3.8L. This model was produced in the early '80s by REALM, the company that bought R.A.M. in the mid '70s. The car is therefore registered in France, with REALM as the manufacturer. It's in fine overall condition, with long-nose bodywork, a sharkfin and a windscreen covering the passenger seat. This beautiful car is powered by a Jaguar 3.8L engine with three Weber carburetors. Erratum: Contrary to what is indicated in the catalog, the car is equipped with a Jaguar 4-speed gearbox with overdrive. Restored between 2014 and 2016 by its previous English owner, who then took the