D-Type Replica

I'm thinking about a D-Type replica:

http://www.fantasyjunction.com/cars/1004-Jaguar-D-Type%20Recreation%20by%20Tempero-4.2%20Litre%20Inline%206-Cylinder

I guess my question is, how can value a car like this? I could never afford a real D-Type, and this one seems to look period correct once you fix the steering wheel.

I like this car, but if I ever wanted to get rid of it, how much more difficult would it be? I now a traditional XKE is probably an pretty easy car to sell. Again, my plan would never be to sell it, but if I had to, I'd like to know I'd be able to recover most of my money.

Thoughts?

 

I love them. I think you will find that nobody will tell you trhat you are trying to be something that you are not. That is to say, I believe people are more appreciative of Jag D replicas.

The car looks like fun. However, I believe Fantasy Junction is a high retailer. Also, not too many buyers for such a specialty car. So unless you think you too will be able to sell for high retail or are ready to have it for sale for an extended period, I would plan on taking a bath on it if you want to sell anything at all close to fast.

But if you are smitten by the kitten, I say do it. And enjoy the open roads !

 

personally i prefer the long nose version

i have plans building a sawyer low drag coupe, long nose myself ;-)
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(see above photo) Nicest version of that car there is!

 

A friend of mine has a C type replica that is very nice. Very fun to drive. I forget the maker but it was made in the UK in the 90's. Some of these are well made others not. Talk to some Jag club folks. I was at an auction at Hershey and remembering a XJ13 mid engined V12 that was very well made sell for about $30,000. I was bidding on an Adler race car so I did not got for it. I did not get the Adler either should have bid higher.

 

Save $30,000:

http://www.fantasyjunction.com/cars/964-Jaguar-XKE%20Roadster-4.2%20Litre%20Inline%206-Cylinder

Absolutely the best year. Not sure if Bruce would negotiate or how much, but I don't think you'd lose a dime on it.

 

I'm partial to 66's myself

 

Don't quite get the D-type replica following?. The E-type IS a better car and can be used everywhere and be genuine. Surely a D-type replica would not get entry at proper historic meetings (?), but an E-type would, and an E-type as I've already said is a better road car thanks to less tractor like rear suspension.

PLUS there is very little different in looks really. IMO the E-type is a D-type modernised and converted to suit road use.

Plus a lightweight low drag E-type coupe is a miles sexier looking car also but again we have dropped into replicas ...
Pete

 

Although I wouldn't mind claiming him as a relative, the Jaguar designer's name was Malcolm Sayer, not Sawyer.

 

Do your homework. There's a multitude of suppliers of C & D-Type replica's, some just look like the real thing, some are just about indistinguishable with the original. The difference in prices are enormous.
I'd opt for a C-replica with live axle and properly tuned 3.4, they are a blast to drive, make all the right noises etc., with a GRP body easy to maintain and repair, you can take it to the supermarket. (don't buy anything, there's no space)

Unlike with the Ferrari-crowd, you can rock up at a Jag club without being shunned.

 

love that car

 

They're pretty much the same, yes? Fully synchromesh with the series "1.5"?

I agree. An E-Type is almost a no-brainer if you're a Jag enthusiast. Best looking, good spares network, fast, etc.

The only thing a D-Type has is its incredible rarity and racing heritage.

When I build my dream garage, there will be a slot in it for a series 1.5 E-Type convertible.

 

Some of these high dollar replica's are worth every penny considering that you are getting what you paid for in some cases you could make the money back if you all the labor yourself but with replica's sadly value is an issue. I've seen guys spend nearly 150k or more on GT-40 Replica's and when they sell it they get back roughly 80-90k.

Do your homework and plan a budget. Also try to buy an incomplete project. Thats probably the best way at buying and building these cars since you all the parts you need to complete your project and its a matter of putting the time into getting it done. Good luck.

 

Not all replicas are created equal, to be sure, but their desirability is directly related to the underlying cost of replacement, level of authenticity, and the price of a real example. IMHO, it's best to look for ones made of original materials like aluminum, and have original parts used in the build.

In terms of comparing a D-Type to an E-Type, IMHO there is no comparison - it never got any better for Jaguar than the world-beater D-Type. I personally feel its a prettier car, but will be the first to admit that looks are subjective.

 

I spotted this in my neighborhood

http://www.flickr.com/photos/martin_miura/5398640134/

Is it the real thing ?

I'm clueless tho

 

another pic of the car above
http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/3760/dscf5876z.jpg

 

Conversion by Lynx (see data plate pic). It's a reproduction.

 

LOL that would be like saying why bother with a 512BB when you can just get a 'better' Testarossa!

the e-type is a great car, and the d-type is a great car......if he wanted an e-type the thread would be titled "want an e-type"

 

D-Type is a seven figure car. E-Type is attainable.

 

i understand that D-type rep is on its way to Melbourne Australia.

 

Interesting.

First of all a Testarossa is not "better" than a 512BB, but an E-type is DEFINITELY better than a D-type. Unlike the Testarossa versus 512BB the E-type has independent rear-suspension while the D-type struggles along with very low grip due to a beam axle rear suspension, that I believe is not brilliant.

I've read articles where they complained about the traction on a D-type, etc. Remember the D-type was designed for just one track and that was Le Mans and traction was not an issue there.

An E-type low drag coupe would absolutely destroy a D-type on just about any race track, witness it is not D-types that are now challenging Ferrari 250GTO's at Goodwood but E-types ... if the D-type was as good as an E-type that would not be happening, because we are talking about people with more money than concern for their historic car here.

On top of that we are talking about a replica with NO HISTORY versus a real car, again the real car wins.

No contest, if one really has to replicate something in motorsport history and it had to be a Jaguar and NOT the xj13, then I'd replicate a lightweight E-type, effectively race preparing an E-type.

But of course if only a D-type causes excitement then it has to be a D-type, just expect to be passed constantly by mere E-types .
Pete

 

How good was the E-type in 1961 to have IRS when all the others were running cart rear springs.
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LOL the point was the absurdity of the "better" remark.....the OP likes the D-type for what it is, not the E-type it isn't.....to each his own, respectifully!

 

I love both D & E Types, and if you want to compare, you can manipulate the outcome the other way quite easilly: How many times did an E-Type win Le Mans, and same for the D? Which is the better car now?