Original Engine 1955 Jaguar D-Type, 1961 Mercedes 300 SL Roadster Headed to Auction

A collection of 131 classic cars, including some pristine racing and sports cars, spanning Ford to Bugatti to Mercedes, is going on the block at Broad Arrow Auctions in New York on October 14. While there’s no reserve for most of the collection, the total spent could reach up to around $30 million.

The seller is boat and RV businessman Jim Taylor.

Arguably the star of the show is a 1955 Jaguar D-Type, which is equipped with its original 3.4-liter V-6 engine. The car was originally delivered to British racing driver Colonel Ronnie Hoare, and has the documentation to certify its authenticity from the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust.

The D-Type, painted in Special Blue, is estimated to auction for around $10 million. At an RM Sotheby’s auction in August, a Le Mans-winning D-Type sold for more than $21 million.