This reproduction of a 1951 Jaguar C-type was built by Classic
Jaguar Replicas of Berkshire, UK, in 2016 and was flown to Los
Angeles in February of the same year. This is a rolling chassis
complete with wiring and mechanical components. Just as Jaguar
successfully raced, this example is RHD and has a single driver's
door. The body is unpainted, 16-gauge aluminum. The tubular steel
chassis is faithful to the original but has been modified to accept
independent coil over suspension.
Further details include the following:
The rear axle has independent suspension, a 3.059 ratio, inboard
disc brakes, and a handbrake. Damping is provided by Protech Twin
adjustable shock absorbers.
The front suspension has twin parallel arms and springs. There is
an adjustable anti-roll bar and a 1 � turn (quick) rack. Braking in
the front is provided by Fosseway Performance Race calipers and
pads and .9 t0 1 servo, vented discs.
The fuel tank holds 12 galls and is fitted with a Facet race
pump.
The Dunlop wire wheels were manufactured by Motor Service Wheels
and are 5" x 16," 72-spoke wires with 185-15 Blockley radials that
were rated to 150 mph when fitted but are now out of date and need
to be replaced. A matching spare wheel and tire is in the rear of
the bodywork.
The interior is a reproduction of the original with green leather
seats, 3-point harnesses, and correct instruments.
A high-capacity aluminum radiator is in place along with a Mocal
11-row oil cooler.
The electrical wiring is a bespoke copy of the original. Lights are
from Lucas.
The transmission mounting will allow for a stock Moss boss but also
included is an adapter plate for a 1980 - 1986 Toyota Supra W57/W58
five-speed manual.
An Xk140 C engine and Jaguar 4-speed manual gearbox were purchased
when this project was moving forward but they were never married.
The engine was purchased from the Otis Chandler collection about
fifteen years ago and was freshly rebuilt at the time. Since
purchase, it has been properly stored but should be inspected prior
to installation.
This is an excellent opportunity to pick up where the former owner
left off and completing the project should be relatively
straightforward and extremely rewarding.
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