2016-01-19 17:18:11 | XK Data writes:

The record was updated:

2016-01-03 15:04:37 | Wilde writes:

XKSS recreation by D-Type Devs using Dave Brown's parts. DS11 was part of Hull's collection before Jaguar Heritage acquired it.

2022-08-08 09:58:02 | Felix writes:

This car is mislabeled, it is a D-Type (Replica)?

2022-08-08 13:53:07 | pauls writes:

Felix, this car is an XKSS replica. D-types were race cars whereas XKSS's were road cars. Compare XKD518 with this car.

coventryracers.com/cars/detail/

2022-08-15 14:01:05 | Anonymous writes:

Hi I bought a Jaguar xk 140 with engine serial number

G 5050-8S that looks like it came from your chassis.

Thought you might find interesting

Peter. peter.rob.clark@gmail.com

2023-03-07 07:39:26 | Peter writes:

I was wrong about the engine it belongs to my car .Confusion over serial numbers,turns out some how I got a bill of sale for your car from 1971 mix in my paper work . And your chassis serial serial number was recorded . If you ever want the old bill of sale from 1971 let me know I can mail it to you

Regards Peter

2026-06-27 07:01:33 | pauls writes:

Car at auction 7/26

www.iconicauctioneers.com/1956-jaguar-xkss-rec17102-5-silverston-0726

The Iconic Sale at the BRDC Classic 2026 - Collectors' Cars

2007 Jaguar XKSS Tool-Room Copy - Anthony Hamilton Collection

An exciting re-creation of Jaguar's ultra-rare XKSS. Virtually a 'tool-room' copy built with a level of accuracy that led to it being used by Jaguar Classic as one of the templates for the official XKSS Continuation Series.

ESTIMATE: £325,000 - £375,000

Registration Number DS 11

Chassis Number A818742

Engine Number C34U8-8

Transmission MANUAL

Body Colour Black

In 2006, legendary collector of British classic cars, Dr James Hull, decided that his collection of important Jaguars needed an XKSS and, as none of the 16 survivors was available, he commissioned respected engineers, D Type Developments Ltd., to re-create one. The build sheet included in the car’s history file from its inception in 2006 shows the extensive quest for authenticity over the three-year build period prior to it joining his Collection in 2009. It now carries the UK registration, DS 11, and the identity from a 1956 Jaguar XK140.

All components used in the build were either newly manufactured to original drawings and specifications, correct period parts sourced as 'new/old stock', or reconditioned to original specifications. The 3442cc six-cylinder C8610 block is fitted with the correct C-Type head, gas-flowed with larger valves, D-Type cams, a lightweight flywheel and clutch assembly, and fuelled through triple Weber 45DCO3 carburettors with an airbox on a D-Type manifold. The fully rebuilt and blueprinted engine displayed c280bhp on the dyno and was then correctly mounted at 8-degrees in the tubular-steel chassis frame built to original dimensions in the monocoque fabricated to the original design with the aluminium front and rear sections formed from accurately copied bucks. The rear section houses the FIA-specification bag tank and every other body part is to original patterns. All suspension, brakes and transmission are to original design including pattern ‘’Banana’’ callipers as per original. The electrical harness is cotton braided with switches to original pattern as are the Le Mans headlights and the wheels are 16" aluminium Dunlop Peg-Drive perfectly offset in the arches.

The James Hull Collection was purchased by Jaguar Classic in 2015 and when the decision was taken to build the 'Missing Nine' official 'XKSS Continuation' cars, DS 11 was chosen as a template, such was the accuracy of its dimensions when compared to the original factory cars.

Since joining the Anthony Hamilton Collection in 2021, DS 11 has benefitted from having the engine fully rebuilt with 'blueprinted' components and fitted with a lightweight flywheel and clutch assembly, resulting in a very healthy 280bhp @ 5500rpm when subsequently dyno tested. It presents today as a concours example, superbly finished in gleaming black with the essential tell-tale rivet heads evident and a distinctive interior that's been retrimmed with a nod to a certain F1 Team colours.

Complete with FIA HTP papers valid until 31/12/2034, this fabulous re-creation is eligible for a number of Blue Riband events and with original cars being offered at £10,000,000 plus and even Continuation cars circa £1,500,000, this 'genesis template' car represents a great opportunity.