Porter Press
Jaguar D-type - The autobiography of XKD 504
Jaguar D-type - The autobiography of XKD 504
Couldn't load pickup availability
The story of one of the most historically interesting of all Jaguar D-types – a car that has raced more than any other D-type.
By Philip Porter & Chas Parker
The long and varied life of XKD 504 is recounted in full, from its role as a works car used extensively for testing fuel injection, to two seasons of racing throughout Europe with Ecurie Ecosse, to four busy years of national competition in the hands of first Mike Salmon and then Peter Sutcliffe. This book provides fascinating insight into every aspect of this D-type’s history, supported by a fine collection of period photographs. Any Jaguar enthusiast will enjoy this addition to the ‘Great Cars’ series.
The third book in the Great Cars Series
• Life as a works car, including its important testing role and two races in 1956.
• Two seasons with Ecurie Ecosse, including sixth place in the 1957 ‘Monzanapolis’, fifth place in the 1958 Goodwood Tourist Trophy and a trip to Sebring.
• In the period 1959–61 Mike Salmon raced XKD 504 45 times, culminating in victory in the Autosport Three Hours at Snetterton.
• Raced through 1962 by Peter Sutcliffe, who crashed heavily in XKD 504’s first outing of 1963.
• This D-type’s active life in historic racing is also covered, including its long period in the ownership of Neil Corner, connoisseur collector and enthusiastic historic racer.
• Nearly 300 period photographs, many previously unpublished, supported by a portfolio of specially commissioned location photography.
Classic Edition signed by Philip Porter & Chas Parker
ISBN 978-1-907085-25-3
Shipping & Returns
Delivery & Shipping Information
When placing your order, you will be given the shipping options available to you depending on the expected weight and volume of your parcel/s. Please note that this is only an estimate since certain items may require extra packaging to protect them during transportation.
Returns & Refunds
This is only a brief user-friendly summary of the terms that apply to returns and cancellations. Please view the Returns page for more information.
Returning Goods that are Defective
If the Goods are not defective, but you wish to return them anyway, you may only do so within 45 days from the date the Goods were delivered to you (and you will be responsible for all costs incurred in returning the Goods to us). We will give you a refund for the price of the Goods. However, you will need to complete and send to us the "Return Application Form" (available here).
Returning Goods that are not Defective
If the Goods are not defective, but you wish to return them anyway, you may only do so within 45 days from the date the Goods were delivered to you (and you will be responsible for all costs incurred in returning the Goods to us). We will give you a refund for the price of the Goods. However, you will need to complete and send to us the "Return Application Form" (available here).
Special Order Goods
Once you have placed an Order for Special Order Goods, you have 14 days from the date of the Order to change your mind and cancel your Order. This is known as the "cooling-off" period, and during this period we may or may not proceed to purchase your Special Order Goods from our suppliers. In other words, we may wait until the cooling-off period has expired before proceedings to purchase your Special Order Goods from our suppliers.
If you do not cancel your Order within the cooling-off period, or you expressly told us to proceed with the purchase of the Special Order Goods despite the cooling-off period not having expired, then you will not be able to return the Special Order Goods to us under any circumstances (unless there is a defect with them). You will be liable to us for the full price of the Special Order Goods.