Jaguar C-Type Recreation

A sweeping bonnet, an open cockpit and the unmistakable appeal of a Jaguar built for the love of driving. This South African-built C-Type recreation captures the spirit of Jaguar’s celebrated Le Mans racers of the early 1950s, bringing that evocative shape and sense of occasion to a new generation of enthusiasts.

Each car is built from scratch around a handcrafted chassis and body, using a 1970s Jaguar XJ6 as the mechanical donor. The engine, gearbox and differential undergo a complete overhaul by a specialist engineering firm before installation, while period-style wire wheels complete the classic sporting appearance.

This example features a four-speed manual gearbox with overdrive, adding another layer of involvement to the experience. Settle into the cockpit, select a gear and enjoy the simple pleasure of driving, an open sky above you, that long bonnet ahead and a country road waiting to unfold. Whether it is an early Sunday escape or a track day, subject to the circuit’s requirements, this C-Type recreation brings a sense of occasion to every outing.

Built in left-hand-drive configuration and showing just 493 km on the odometer, this recreation offers its next owner the opportunity to enjoy vintage racing style with rebuilt Jaguar running gear.

For those wanting their own interpretation, commissions can be personalised with exterior colours, interior finishes, bespoke features and period-inspired detailing, alongside manual or automatic transmissions and left- or right-hand-drive configurations.

A tribute to an unforgettable era of motorsport and an invitation to get behind the wheel and make some memories of your own.