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1971 Jaguar C-Type ‘Heritage’ replica
No reserve
Estimate:
€70,000 - 110,000

Complete Description

German title
Chassis no. 1L23709BW

- Well-presented replica

- Sensations similar to driving an original C-Type

- Finishing work carried out by the Atelier des Coteaux

 - No reserve

 

This car is a Jaguar C-Type ‘Heritage’, a replica built by Realm Engineering in England to a very high standard. It is made up of a tubular structure with a steel bulkhead and aluminium floor panels, housing a 6-cylinder XK engine fed by three twin-choke Weber carburettors and fitted with a special exhaust. The body, which retains the styling of the original C-Type, is made from composite materials, mainly polyester, with some aluminium parts such as the louvred panels riveted onto the bonnet. The bonnet tilts forward in one piece, as on the original car, and a small perspex aero screen serves as a windshield. The interior is reduced to the bare minimum, as befits a car designed for competition, with the instruments on the dashboard grouped together behind the big wood-rimmed steering wheel, and very attractive bucket seats trimmed in the same leather used to cover the transmission tunnel. The car is attractively presented in Scottish Blue, and in 2009 and 2010, the brakes, transmission and many other details were attended to by the Atelier des Coteaux so that the standard of finish of this replica should be one of its major qualities (bills for 34,400 €). In 2016, it was given a complete mechanical overhaul in Germany. It is in good overall condition and has taken on the identity and chassis number of a Jaguar donor car from 1971.

 

This C-Type replica will enable its new owner to experience the same sensations as the racing drivers of the 1950s, ensconced in the spartan cockpit of their cars as they hurtled down the Hunaudières straight at full speed, on their way to winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans!

 

We invite potential bidders to contact the relevant authorities in the country of destination to find out about the possibilities for registering this replica vehicle.

Auctioneer

Anne Claire MANDINE
Auctioneer
Tel. +33 1 42 99 20 73
acmandine@artcurial.com

Contacts

Anne-Laure FRANCÈS
Sale Administrator
Tel. +33 1 42 99 20 56
motorcars@artcurial.com

Bids Office

Kristina Vrzests
Tel. +33 1 42 99 20 51
bids@artcurial.com

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