D-type Questions
Discussion
I was referred here from the Jaguar part of the forum.
I am trying to find some information about some classic Jaguars and thought this would be a good place to start!
Firstly I am interested in knowing a bit more about this Tojeiro D-Type. It appears to be from the Moray Motor Museum but I can't find any information on their website. I have also noticed that the plate is very similar to another Tojeiro with interesting history - 7 GNO. Does anyone know it's history etc?
I also wondered if anyone knew about a D-Type with the plate EHG 23 or something similar?
Many thanks.
I am trying to find some information about some classic Jaguars and thought this would be a good place to start!
Firstly I am interested in knowing a bit more about this Tojeiro D-Type. It appears to be from the Moray Motor Museum but I can't find any information on their website. I have also noticed that the plate is very similar to another Tojeiro with interesting history - 7 GNO. Does anyone know it's history etc?
I also wondered if anyone knew about a D-Type with the plate EHG 23 or something similar?
Many thanks.
Here's some google. Owner Tom McWhirter. Still campaigned. Here's a link to a photo from last year.
http://www.motorsport-imagery.com/p995073528/h384F...
Also found an old story from 1993 that it may have been due to race an RAF Jaguar fighter-bomber!
"19 Oct 1993
RACING car collector Tom McWhirter hopes to get into the record books by out-running an RAF fighter. He is pitting his 1957 Jaguar against a Jaguar jet over a quarter-mile sprint.
The RAF has accepted his challenge and the contest will be staged along the runway at RAF Lossiemouth on the Moray Firth. ''It is difficult to forecast the outcome,'' said Squadron Leader Paul Wilcox. ''But I suspect it could be a very close run thing.''
Mr McWhirter, 48, is a businessman in Elgin, who also has a collection of cars at his Moray Motor Museum.
One of his prize exhibits is the 1957 two-seater Tojeiro Jaguar. It is capable of speeds up to 180mph.
The Jaguar jet trainer is also a two-seater. The fighter is 50ft long and can reach speeds of up to 1000mph."
Edit: story added
http://www.motorsport-imagery.com/p995073528/h384F...
Also found an old story from 1993 that it may have been due to race an RAF Jaguar fighter-bomber!
"19 Oct 1993
RACING car collector Tom McWhirter hopes to get into the record books by out-running an RAF fighter. He is pitting his 1957 Jaguar against a Jaguar jet over a quarter-mile sprint.
The RAF has accepted his challenge and the contest will be staged along the runway at RAF Lossiemouth on the Moray Firth. ''It is difficult to forecast the outcome,'' said Squadron Leader Paul Wilcox. ''But I suspect it could be a very close run thing.''
Mr McWhirter, 48, is a businessman in Elgin, who also has a collection of cars at his Moray Motor Museum.
One of his prize exhibits is the 1957 two-seater Tojeiro Jaguar. It is capable of speeds up to 180mph.
The Jaguar jet trainer is also a two-seater. The fighter is 50ft long and can reach speeds of up to 1000mph."
Edit: story added
Edited by LotusOmega375D on Friday 11th November 10:41
Good work! Thank you 
According to this article there were only 4 Tojeiro Jaguars made.
The first had the plate 7 GNO (which would explain the plate similarities):
The second one apparently had wire wheels like this but was written off in a race:
The third also carried the plate 7 GNO:
The final car appears to be on the plate ISF 301 and was spectacularly written off:
(Pictures and info from Here )
So, from this information, we can assume 76 NO is the second car (wire wheels) but is it a replica or a restoration?
ETA: After a check it turns out the 76 NO is almost certainly a rebuild of the original 1957 second car completed in 1990. Can anyone confirm this?
According to this article there were only 4 Tojeiro Jaguars made.
The first had the plate 7 GNO (which would explain the plate similarities):
The second one apparently had wire wheels like this but was written off in a race:
The third also carried the plate 7 GNO:
The final car appears to be on the plate ISF 301 and was spectacularly written off:
(Pictures and info from Here )
So, from this information, we can assume 76 NO is the second car (wire wheels) but is it a replica or a restoration?
ETA: After a check it turns out the 76 NO is almost certainly a rebuild of the original 1957 second car completed in 1990. Can anyone confirm this?
Edited by cc8s on Friday 11th November 11:47
Well the first and third can not still be wearing the same number so this could be one of those.
The number 76 NO is registered with the DVLA as a Jaguar where as 7 GNO is registered with them as a Tojeiro.
76 NO : Year of Manufacture 1957 : Date of First Registration 01 12 1990
7 GNO : Year of Manufacture 1956 : Date of First Registration 19 04 1956
I saw an original in for some work when I dropped my 150 off for its engine swap a couple of years back but I can't remember the reg on it, sorry. Lovely cars BTW.
The number 76 NO is registered with the DVLA as a Jaguar where as 7 GNO is registered with them as a Tojeiro.
76 NO : Year of Manufacture 1957 : Date of First Registration 01 12 1990
7 GNO : Year of Manufacture 1956 : Date of First Registration 19 04 1956
I saw an original in for some work when I dropped my 150 off for its engine swap a couple of years back but I can't remember the reg on it, sorry. Lovely cars BTW.
lowdrag said:
It was almost certainly 7 GNO you saw at CKL Ken.
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IIRC, the owner - at the time but I don't know now - lived I believe not far away.
Distance doesn't seem to make much difference for some of their customers. ...
IIRC, the owner - at the time but I don't know now - lived I believe not far away.
The one I met that day and travelled back into London with had flown over from the States to see how one of his cars was getting on.
Ah, Gary from Indiana. Beat me by a long chalk for the long distance award when I went to the opening in the E-type! I mean, he owned not one but two XKSS's, his latest acquisition the GT40 was on display, and that ain't all I can assure you.
Edit: Have a look at the opening day photos in a day or so when I put them up. You'll not blink an eye but the others will think they are on drugs.
Edit: Have a look at the opening day photos in a day or so when I put them up. You'll not blink an eye but the others will think they are on drugs.
lowdrag said:
That number rings no bells with me and doesn't appear on the DVLA records, sothe question is - have you got the number right? In your first post you say EGH and later EHG for example.
Drat... I know it is/will be the plate and supposedly was the original plate and I wondered if it had any known history. I should have asked what the chassis number was.
Many thanks for everybodys input!
I have found a very interesting site which claims that the third Tojeiro Jaguar was a 1958 and was restored in 1989 after which it was 'sold to Europe'. This ties in with the 1990 registration in the UK which probably makes it real!
And, just for clarification, we think the Lister is a Costin-bodied Jaguar Lister?
I have found a very interesting site which claims that the third Tojeiro Jaguar was a 1958 and was restored in 1989 after which it was 'sold to Europe'. This ties in with the 1990 registration in the UK which probably makes it real!
And, just for clarification, we think the Lister is a Costin-bodied Jaguar Lister?
Slightly off topic perhaps,so apologies in advance for that .
Am no Jaguar expert but I ve visited the Moray Motor Museum, my eldest grandson and myself were lucky enough to to be given the guided tour by Tom Mcwhirter himself ,a very nice and extremely knowledgeable man who was very quick to point out to us that all his cars are used to there Full potential on the track whenever possible.He did have a few Jaguars he raced on display when we visited ,there was a lighweight E Type there but D Type mentioned was nt on display , but could easily have been in the basement garage being worked on . The Moray Motor Museum , although quite small is well worth a visit if you re in the area .
Am no Jaguar expert but I ve visited the Moray Motor Museum, my eldest grandson and myself were lucky enough to to be given the guided tour by Tom Mcwhirter himself ,a very nice and extremely knowledgeable man who was very quick to point out to us that all his cars are used to there Full potential on the track whenever possible.He did have a few Jaguars he raced on display when we visited ,there was a lighweight E Type there but D Type mentioned was nt on display , but could easily have been in the basement garage being worked on . The Moray Motor Museum , although quite small is well worth a visit if you re in the area .
Edited by verbarthe on Sunday 20th November 21:32
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