Playing with the configurator: how do you put together your new Jaguar C-Type?

A piece of history. Jaguar built the C-Type from 1951 to 1953 with the aim of winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans. And it succeeded, already at the first participation in 1951 and in 1953. The C-Type was designed by engineer Malcolm Sayer, who used his knowledge of aircraft aerodynamics for the racing car.

Original C-types fetch millions

Of the fifty-three Jaguar-built C-Types, forty-three were sold to private racing teams in the 1950s. They all had a 200 hp strong 3.4-liter six-in-line on board. Original C-Types fetch many millions in auctions - in 2017 one was hammered down at $5.2 million. So we are curious what the Continuation models cost.

Jaguar C-Type is made by hand

But of course Jaguar does not make that known. That is a knowledge for the eight buyers and a question for us. The Jaguar C-Type Continuations are handcrafted to the original 1953 specifications, using the original materials. And the funny thing is: Jaguar has created a website where you can put the car together to your own taste.

Configure your own Jaguar C-Type

Via classicvisualiser.jaguar.com you can choose the exterior color, brighten up the interior, and indicate whether you want those large white circles on the side for a start number. Because unfortunately, the Jaguar C-Type Continuation is not street legal. You may only let the historic racing car out on a closed track. As it should be, actually…

Aston Martin, Bentley in Jaguar

British brands have a knack for bringing their history back to life. Bentley builds new Blowers (which collectors are not happy with), Aston Martin reassembles DB4 Zagatos and Jaguar did the C-Type trick with the D-Type and E-Type. And they will undoubtedly make good money with that.