Jaguar C Type rep.

Jaguar C Type rep.

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tonycordon

Original Poster:

284 posts

235 months

Monday 10th August 2020
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I thought someone might be interested in hearing about my C Type replica. Constructed 2017/18, SVA'd and registered 2019. Based on a Daimler Soveriegn 4.2, so uses its engine, suspension, brakes final drive etc. along with a Supra 5 speed gearbox.

Simpo Two

86,578 posts

270 months

Tuesday 11th August 2020
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Very nice!

mickrick

3,701 posts

178 months

Tuesday 11th August 2020
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Beautiful smile

classicaholic

1,837 posts

75 months

Tuesday 11th August 2020
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looks great, is it a kit or did you build the bodywork?

tonycordon

Original Poster:

284 posts

235 months

Tuesday 11th August 2020
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Hi, I didn't build it, I bought it in finished, SVA'd condition. It was built from a Realm Engineering set of chassis and body parts.
https://classiccarwebsite.com/item/realm-engineeri...

All that I have done is add the roundels, Ecurie Ecosse shields etc. I have 'modelled' it on XKC052.

"XKC 052The second Lightweight C-Type, this car was entered at Le Mans in 1953 for Peter Whitehead and Ian Stewart. They finished fourth overall by the two sister cars and one of the mighty Cunninghams. It was raced once more by the factory team, at the Goodwood Nine Hours where an oil pressure ended the race early. Along with its two sister cars, it was sold to preferred customer team Ecurie Ecosse. They entrusted the car to Jackie Stewart's older brother Jimmy, who raced the C-Type with great success, scoring wins at numerous tracks including Goodwood and Snetterton. Roy Salvadori also won with this car before it was sold on to Peter Blond. It was then raced in local events by Blond and subsequent owners Maurice Charles, Jim Robinson, Alan Ensoll and Tom Candlish through to 1959."

tiggerjaguar

63 posts

196 months

Tuesday 11th August 2020
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If that’s the one I think it is then I know the chap that built it.
Talented engineer & good friend

tonycordon

Original Poster:

284 posts

235 months

Tuesday 11th August 2020
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Hi Tigger, if his christian begins with C you might be correct!

tonycordon

Original Poster:

284 posts

235 months

Tuesday 11th August 2020
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A few more pics...

tonycordon

Original Poster:

284 posts

235 months

Tuesday 11th August 2020
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threespires

4,346 posts

216 months

Tuesday 11th August 2020
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Excellent. Congrats

Simpo Two

86,578 posts

270 months

Tuesday 11th August 2020
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Actually I can see an S-Type (1999-2007 version) in that front smile

tiggerjaguar

63 posts

196 months

Wednesday 12th August 2020
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Yes- that’s the one. I know “C” well
You have a well thought out car.
Tim