One of the world's most celebrated sets of historic racers – and unquestionably the most famous transporter – is to be sold.
Bonhams has consigned the sensational Dick Skipworth Ecurie Ecosse collection to auction at its inaugural sale in its revamped London HQ on 1 December.
Skipworth, at the wheel of his Jaguar D-type at Salon Privé in London yesterday
The much-vaunted multi-million-pound group centred around David Murray's famous Scottish equipe comprises:
1952 Jaguar XK120 roadster
Typifying the foundation of Ecurie Ecosse as a Scottish cooperative racing team, this XK120 was campaigned in period by Sir James Scott-Douglas.
1953 Jaguar C-type
Raced in period for Ecurie Ecosse by the team’s future Le Mans winner Ninian Sanderson, and also by Jock Lawrence, Jimmy Stewart (late brother of Sir Jackie) and Frank Curtis.
1956 Jaguar D-Type