A wooden frame-template for the creation of body panels for the 1954 Jaguar D-Type "Buck" was put up for sale (7 photos + 1 video)

Similar wooden frames served as a form that the craftsmen used for hand-forming aluminum panels, providing uniformity and symmetry of finished cars.





Listed for sale on Historics Auctioneers historical wooden frame. Bodies were made on it by hand sports Jaguar D-Type. The lot is valued at around £80,000. sterling.



The body panels were laid on the frame and manually shaped to the desired shape. mallets. This wooden base is original: it really had some instances of D-Type are created. The model was produced from 1954 to 1957 year, so that the age of the part is approaching 70 years.





Of course, to work with body panels requires certain qualifications. However, in theory, the framework can still be use for its intended purpose. Jaguar D-Type is rare, expensive and worn collection status. Meanwhile, some machines are involved in various activities and may be damaged.



The description of the lot states that the previous owner also had a Jaguar D type. He acquired a wooden "blank" just for the purpose of being able to make the necessary repairs.

Watch the D-Type race at Goodwood in 2014