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 XK120"C" 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 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 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 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!