I posted a thread about a 1951 FERRARI being fit with a Corvette engine in this thread: http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/vintage-thru-365-gtc4-sponsored-redline-restorations/414309-corvette-engine-1951-vignale-bodied-2-6-ferrari-dont-silly.html#post142419393 The same magazine featured a D-type Jaguar being "improved"with a corvette engine. (The articles are scaned and shown in the thread) The Jaguar ws "blown" at Sebring, eventually bought by General Motors (!?), and fell into the hands of an individual who undertook the conversion. No VIN was mentioned. 1) Does this sound familiar to anyone ? 2) Does the car still exist ? 3) What would be the best JAGUAR web site to make these inquiries ? Cheers, Scott
I've never heard of that Scott, but it would certainly be sad IMO if a real D-type was altered in that way
Likely more than one, but here's one (and no longer w/latest listed owner) ... JAGUAR SPORTS RACERS - XKD536 - Jaguar C-Type, D-Type, XKSS and Lightweight information, articles, photos and register
The article says the Jag placed 3rd in the 1956 Sebring race. Jack Ensley had that D-type. It was SN XKD 538 and was also Ivory in color just like it is shown in the article. As of 2008, it was in the Simeone Foundation Museum. Cheers Jim
Found in July 1960 mention of a D-Jag / Chevy driven by Bill Krause that Qualified 2nd. Perhaps this is yet another Jag / Chevy conversion, and NOT XKD536 or XKD538 ? This particular is refered to under "Shelby took it easy." Image Unavailable, Please Login
There were several conversions of D-types and XKSS's. It was not that unusual in the early sixties. Cheers Jim
