1958 | Jaguar D-Type

Jaguar D-Type Recreation by RAM – The Most Beautiful Illusion of the 1950s

There are replicas. And then there are cars like this one: a Jaguar D-Type recreation built by Realm Engineering (RAM) – one of the few who took it seriously. And it got serious when legends like Sir Jack Brabham and Sir Stirling Moss acknowledged: these replicas are damn close to the real thing. And not just in looks.

Because what stands before us isn’t just a tribute – it’s a time machine into the golden age of motorsport.

Historical Context – A Monument on Four Wheels
The original D-Type won Le Mans three times (1955, ’56 and ’57) – a car as British as Earl Grey and understatement. Its aerodynamic design, monocoque-style construction, and signature rear fin – it was ahead of its time.

But since no one today will part with an original for less than €10 million, this recreation is the best way to drive Le Mans history without selling your house.

Engineering – A Jaguar Heart
RAM used a steel tubular chassis with a fiberglass body, making the car light yet solid. Beneath that endlessly long bonnet lives:

✦ a 3.8-litre Jaguar inline-six engine,
✦ equipped with three SU carburettors,
✦ paired with a 4-speed manual gearbox.

The result? A sound like British thunder – deep, rich, and full of promise.

An alloy radiator ensures reliable cooling. Adjustable front suspension, a Jaguar rear axle with inboard disc brakes, and disc brakes up front make clear: this car was built to be driven.

Exterior & Interior – A Car from a Black-and-White Film
Outside: British Racing Green. Dunlop wheels. Stainless steel exhaust. Leather bonnet straps. Timeless elegance. Timeless sportiness. For solo drives: a passenger seat cover – pure class.

Inside: Green leather, a wooden steering wheel, Smiths gauges, and a modern concession: Sparco harnesses for safety when your right foot gets heavy.

Getting in? Low. Driving position? Race car. The feeling? Priceless.

Documents – Registered and Ready
✅ Currently road-registered in Belgium
✅ Includes specific technical inspection approval – in other words: you can drive this D-Type on the road, not just admire it in a museum.

Conclusion – A D-Type You Can Drive
Whoever buys this RAM D-Type isn’t getting a "replica" in the bad sense. They're getting the best of both worlds: the beauty and thrill of the 1950s, with mechanics you can trust – and understand.

Whether on backroads, at a car meet, or simply in your garage: this car is a conversation, a statement, a work of art with a license plate.

And if you know someone who insists only the original matters – take them for a drive. They’ll never bring it up again.