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Premium 1962 - Jaguar C-Type by Proteus
English registration
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1962 - Jaguar C-Type by Proteus
English registration
Chassis…
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Lot no. 88
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1962 - Jaguar C-Type by Proteus
English registration
Chassis: SABTVR03625129008
A stunning aluminium Type C - rare, fast, and beautifully built.
A stunning aluminium Type C - rare, fast, and beautifully built.
Famous for its many victories, the C-Type is undoubtedly one of the most famous British cars thanks to its victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1951 and 1953. Thanks to a number of technical advances, including 4-wheel disc brakes, the C-Type driven by Duncan Hamilton and Tony Rolt at the 1953 Le Mans 24 Hours became the first car in history to exceed an average speed of 160 km/h.
Of the 53 examples produced, a large number were entered into competition by the factory or private teams, dominating the contemporary competition consisting of Ferrari, Aston Martin and Mercedes-Benz. Unsurprisingly, given its beauty, speed and pedigree, the C-Type was widely copied by tuners such as Lynx and Porteus. For the latter, of the 240 examples produced, only around forty were fitted with an all-aluminium body.
Our all-aluminium example is therefore one of the rarest and most sought-after on the market for its finesse and build quality. Based on a MKII 3.8, it retains its 210 bhp engine and 4-speed gearbox with overdrive. Purchased in July 2006 in England from Adrian Hamilton (Duncan Hamilton & co Ltd), it carries the colours of the famous Ecurie Ecosse founded by David Murray in 1952.
Its current owner has taken part in numerous Goodwood Revivals, driving to the event from Biarritz without incident. Maintained on a regular basis by recognised specialists such as Accel Moteurs in Pau (a former Cosworth mechanic) and The Workshop (Pierre Modas) in Biarritz, its handling, ease of use and reliability are beyond question.
Accompanied by an extensive file containing all the invoices from the outset and a photo file of its construction, this Jaguar C-Type is a fascinating machine, easy to handle and yet capable of extraordinary performance for its time. A must-see, for a fraction of the price of a real one!
Famous for its many victories, the Type C is without a doubt one of the most celebrated British cars ever built, thanks to its wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1951 and 1953. With numerous technical innovations - including four-wheel disc brakes - the Type C driven by Duncan Hamilton and Tony Rolt at Le Mans in 1953 became the first car in history to average over 160 km/h.
Of the 53 examples produced, many were entered in competition by the factory or private teams, dominating their rivals from Ferrari, Aston Martin, and Mercedes-Benz. Unsurprisingly, given its beauty, speed, and pedigree, the Type C has been widely replicated by specialists such as Lynx and Porteus. Of the 240 cars built by the latter, only around forty featured a fully aluminium body.
Entirely aluminium-bodied, our example is therefore among the rarest and most desirable for its craftsmanship and refinement. Based on a MKII 3.8, it retains its 210 hp engine and four-speed gearbox with overdrive. Purchased in July 2006 in England from Adrian Hamilton (Duncan Hamilton & Co Ltd), it proudly wears the colours of the legendary Ecurie Ecosse, founded by David Murray in 1952.
At the hands of its current owner, the car has taken part in numerous Goodwood Revival events, reaching them by road from Biarritz without issue. Regularly maintained by renowned specialists such as Accel Moteurs in Pau (former Cosworth mechanic) and The Workshop (Pierre Modas) in Biarritz, its handling, driving ease, and reliability are well proven.
Accompanied by an extensive file including all invoices from new and a detailed photo album of its construction, this Jaguar Type C is a fascinating machine - easy to drive yet capable of extraordinary performance for its era. A must-see opportunity, at a fraction of the price of a genuine one!
80 000 € - 120 000 €
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