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Record Creation: Entered on 25 October 2008.

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Owner: Gene McManus

I was the owner of XKD554 from 1962 through 1965. Purchased car from Jim Fouch & Herm Schlieske in California. Shipped to Ohio by train. The car was BRG in racing livery when I bought it. During restoration, the car was painted a metallic red.

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Updated April 15th, 2009. Not legal proof of ownership.

Photos of XKD554

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Exterior Photos (7)

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Uploaded April 2009:

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Details Photos: Exterior (1)

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Detail Photos: Interior (2)

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Detail Photos: Engine (1)

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Detail Photos: Other (1)

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2009-02-25 15:08:12 | Gene McManus writes:

I owned XKD554 many years ago, and sold it for practically nothing in 1965. I believe I was the third owner, having bought it sight-unseen while I was in Thule Greenland. I understand that the car is now back in England.

2009-04-14 18:30:20 | pauls writes:

According to "Jaguar D Type & XKSS" by Graham Robson car was dispatched Jan. 20, 1956. Exported to Mexico.

2009-04-15 10:32:10 | Gene McManus writes:

Photos of XKD554, circa 1963-64 can be found at www.bwcinet.com/fastouring/xkd554

2009-04-17 14:09:37 | Gene McManus writes:

Some early history:
Originally delivered to Armandora Mexicana SA, Mexico; sold to Julio Mariscal; raced by owner; Puebla race meeting, 1st; Lago del Guadalupe race meeting,1st; Avandaro GP, MexicoCity, 2nd; also occasionally raced in California. (source: www.jaguarracing.wz.cz/Oldweb/Racingcars/d_chassis.htm)

2013-06-18 20:39:49 | Anonymous writes:

Car displayed at Virginia Challenge Championship 15-16 June 2013. Now dark blue and formerly 2HYY (UK) registration.

2013-06-19 08:07:55 | Gene McManus writes:

Oh, wow! I sure wish I could have seen it!

2017-03-02 14:13:28 | Tom McCrea writes:

The car is presently owned by John North of St. Michaels, MD and will be at Amelia Island this month.

2017-03-03 20:45:09 | Gene McManus writes:

Tom McCrea - could you get me a contact with John North? I'd like to see if I can get a current photo or two of the car. My email is: gene@bwcinet.com. Thanks, Gene

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