1968 Jaguar C-Type Evocation

Only 52 original C-Type Jaguars were ever manufactured between 1951-1953. Their legendary reputation was cemented by three Le Mans victories in 1951, 1953 and 1955. The Classic Jaguar Replicas (CJR) C-Type is a professionally engineered, low volume sports car that takes the evocative shape, sound and appearance of Jaguar's world beating C-Type and combines it with excellent handling and high performance. The car delivers the looks, feel and enormous pleasure of driving a classic car. The comprehensive basic specification, option choices and renowned attention to detail of Classic Jaguar Replicas ensures that each and every C-Type made will be cherished for a long time to come.

This particular example is as fresh as you can get having covered just 180 miles since completion, 100mls of which was covered by Classic Jaguar Replicas during pre-delivery road tests.

Built mostly out of aluminum but finished with a GRP body, you could be forgiven if you believed otherwise as the build quality is so fantastic. The cars fully independent front and rear suspension, combined with authentic feel and appearance and improved 1960's Jaguar technology, provides better performance, with far superior road holding.

As you might expect from a fairly light car fitted with a 4.2 Jaguar straight-six fitted with Weber carburetors and boasting 280bhp, performance is excellent. Acceleration is rapid and a top speed of 150mph is theoretically possible, however, it is best to bear in mind that this is a newly assembled car with a recently built engine and will have to be fully run-in before it can be extended.

The car was built with in reason as a replica to the Ex works Le Mans car that recently sold for over $13,000,000. Having been fortunate enough to closely view both the original and this evocation this consignor can report that aesthetically the car is remarakbly correct. In the cockpit, lots of care and attention to detail have ensured that this CJR C-Type is as close to the original as possible.

This CJR replica of the legendary 1953 C-Type Jaguar, offers all the driving thrills and nostalgia of fast period motoring from the early 1950s. With a 3-year waiting list, this car is an unmissable chance to jump the queue and drive in style this summer.