The Legendary C-Type Reborn as a New Car After 70 Years | Jaguar
Jaguar C-TYPE Continuation
The Legendary C-Type Reborn as a New Car After 70 Years
Jaguar Classic, responsible for Jaguar's restorations and continuations, has announced the completion of the first C-Type Continuation, a recreation of the legendary C-Type to its original specifications, and the conclusion of its vehicle testing, signalling readiness for delivery.
Text by YANAKA Tomomi
Hand-Built Over 3,000 Hours Per Car
The C-Type, known as a legendary Jaguar of yesteryear, is being revived as a limited edition model, the C-Type Continuation. The first car, inspired by an original C-Type that won the 224-mile, 50-lap sports car race "Reims Grand Prix Meeting" held in June 1952, has been recreated for the first time in 70 years. It features the same pastel green paint and suede green leather seats as the original vehicle from that era.
The original C-Type that inspired the C-Type Continuation
This model is the first C-Type to be equipped with disc brakes, a feature realized through Sir Stirling Moss's strong suggestion to Jaguar to incorporate pioneering technology then under development. Following its victory at Reims, it also won the 24 Hours of Le Mans, establishing Jaguar's reputation in the world of 1950s sports car racing.
The C-Type Continuation is built by Jaguar Classic Works, which handles Jaguar's restorations and continuations, based on the specifications of a 1953 Works C-Type. Using original blueprints alongside advanced CAD modelling, it is hand-finished over 3,000 hours per car, employing the same manufacturing methods and techniques. It also replicates the Dunlop disc brake setup of the car that won at Reims in 1952, as well as the technology and specifications of the car that won Le Mans in 1953.
The exterior colours include the Pastel Green used for the first car, along with British Racing Green and Pastel Blue, from a selection of 12 heritage colours. Eight interior colour options are also available. The car is currently available for limited purchase, and can be explored via a 3D visualizer on the Jaguar Classic website.
