Vehicle Description
Gorgeous all-aluminum bodied Jaguar C-Type #18 Le Mans Sports Racer
replica! Powered by strong 4.2L engine and fitted with disc brakes,
rack and pinion steering, and Smiths instrumentation! Superbly
built with show quality paint!! When the head of Jaguar, Bill
Lyons, set out to put Jaguar on the podium at Le Mans in 1950, his
efforts created the C-Type. Based originally on the XK120 platform
and engine, the XK120C stood for Competition. Unveiled in 1951, it
immediately took a first place finish, and again in 1953 before the
D-Type took over as the new racing legend. With the Jaguar C-Types
short-lived success on the track, its place in racing history is
forever assured. Only 53 units were said to have been produced, of
which were all sold to the public for normal street use and to
driven to the track on race day. They proved to be very tractable
road cars! This beautiful alloy-bodied 1953 Jaguar C-Type replica
was produced by the skilled craftsmen of JVA Automoviles Especiales
based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Using the specifications of an
authentic Jaguar C-Type racer, expert aluminum artisans produced a
100% dimensionally correct aluminum body matching the original.
That splendid body was turned into this left-hand-drive example
finished in British Racing Green with Black leather racing seats,
and powered by a robust 4.2L DOHC Inline 6 cylinder engine with
4-speed manual transmission. These time-tested power plants proved
to be very efficient since their introduction! Twin SU HIF7
carburetors feed this tuned engine to produce an estimated 220bhp,
along with custom made side-exit pipes to emit a wonderful
sports-racer exhaust note! The forward tubular chassis was borrowed
from a 1965 Jaguar utilizing the design of the later era E-types
with a twin wishbone independent suspension, servo-assisted Dunlop
disc brakes, adjustable coil-over shocks, and rack and pinion
steering. At the rear, you will find a period correct live axle
with adjustable coil shocks & triangulated panhard bar suspension,
along with Girling drum brakes. Other unique features of this
Jaguar C-Type include Moto Lita steering wheel, true Brooklands
windscreen, 15 72-spoke painted wire spoke wheels with matching
spare located in lockable storage compartment, quick release racing
fuel cap, turn signals, horn, Smiths instrumentation, leather hood
straps along with secondary side lock handles, alternator charging
system, and electric cooling fan. This car still gets our attention
when we just walk by it, so we can only imagine the audience it
will get while out on the streets! The remarkable craftsmanship of
its unmatched aluminum construction, the attention to detail in the
smooth cockpit surround, and the vinyl graphics to highlight a true
racing heritage of the #18 Le Mans winning example driven by Tony
Rolt & Duncan Hamilton in 1953 only add to its unique,
one-of-a-kind character! If you are looking to add something very
special to your own garage collection, this Jaguar C-Type needs to
be on your list. It makes for a terrific conversation piece as well
as a splendid weekend driver. Please call with any questions. It is
titled as a 1965 Jaguar. We look forward to your business!
