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1956 Jaguar D-Type Estimate: 10,000,000 - $12,000,000
The Jaguar D-Type took the racing world by storm when it debuted, delivering three consecutive overall wins at
the 24 Hours of Le Mans (1955, 1956, and 1957). Jaguar developed the car as a replacement for its C-Type
under the direction of company founder William Lyons and chief engineer William Heynes. Utilizing the latest
advances in aircraft and automotive technology, the D-Type featured a high-strength alloy monocoque chassis
with steel subframes and a state-of-the-art aerodynamic body made from lightweight aluminum. Sensing
tremendous demand from its clientele, Jaguar built 67 customer D-Types for privateers to campaign at
renowned events.
The highly original example presented here, XKD 518, is one of only two D-Types delivered in a dramatic red
livery. The first private owner was famed British racing driver Peter Blond, who purchased the car from
motorsport icon Bernie Ecclestone. Blond raced XKD 518 until 1957, with highlights including a 5th Overall at
the Aintree 100, a top 10 finish in the Goodwood Trophy, and a win at the Snetterton National Race. After
Blond sold the Jaguar in 1957, XKD 518 had several prominent owners including famed racer Ms. Jean
Bloxham and Led Zeppelin band manager Peter Grant. Presented today in its distinctive original livery with its
matching-numbers engine, XKD 518 is a superb example of a customer D-Type that possesses a
well-documented UK racing history and a rich, unbroken provenance.
1965 Ferrari 275 GTB Speciale Estimate: $8,000,000 – $10,000,000
The Ferrari 275 GTB Speciale, chassis 06437, is the only 275 GTB designed and built by the legendary
house of Carrozzeria Pininfarina, rather than by Scaglietti. The Ferrari was built for special display and show
purposes, as well as for Mr. Battista Pininfarina’s personal use. Though it shares a similar shape to the
original short-nose 275 GTB, the myriad bespoke details inside and out make 06437 truly special. Some of
these major details include a completely one-off interior treatment with special seats, electric windows, and
Heuer Rally-Master stopwatches. Exterior details include more prominent front indicators, recessed side
marker lights, a special grille, unique headlamp covers with no chrome surround, custom-built window frames,
even sleeker door handles, and a distinctly revised hood to fit the desirable six-carb intake setup on the V-12
engine. One of the most memorable features of 06437 is its distinctive rear diffuser, which features three
curved panels placed vertically below the bumper, filling the area between the exhaust tips. Battista
Pininfarina also specified that there be no driver’s-side vent window – a feature he disliked, as he believed it
distracted from the purity of the design. When new, the 275 GTB Speciale was finished in Acqua Verde
Metallizzato, an elegant blue-green color selected from the Alfa Romeo catalogue, and trimmed in rich China
Red leather upholstery.
Battista Pininfarina was so proud of his personalized 275 GTB that he unveiled it at the company’s winter
press conference in Switzerland. This was followed by appearances on the Pininfarina display stand at the
1965 Frankfurt Motor Show, the 1965 Paris Motor Show, the 1965 Torino Motor Show, the 1965 Florence
Concours d’Elegance, and the 1966 Brussels Motor Show. The car was beautifully restored to its original
appearance in 1992 and was shown to great acclaim at several concours events. The Ferrari was then sold to
its current owner, who has largely kept this significant car out of the public eye for over 25 years. One of the
most important and distinctive Ferraris ever built, this 275 GTB Speciale is a masterpiece of mid-century
industrial art that represents the intersection of two of the most famous Italian firms working at the height of
their powers.
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