Jaguar Classic presents two exclusives C-type Continuationcelebrating the victory of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1953: here are the new ones “70-Edition”. Two cars that celebrate the brand’s historic feat seventy years ago, which will be built at the Classic Works division plant in Coventry.
Jaguar Classic C-type Continuation “70-Edition”
In the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1953, 4 Jaguars were entered, which finished the race at primo, according to, quarto e nono place. A resounding success, with the winning pair of riders (Tony Rolt e Duncan Hamilton) which traveled over 2,500 miles (more than 4,000 km) at an average speed of 105.85 miles per hour (over 240 km / h). Thus it was that the C-type became the first car to win the historic competition with an average speed above 100mph.
To celebrate that smash hit, the C-type Continuation “70-Edition” they have evocative finishes, with hand-crafted silver enamel badges, “70-Edition” stitching and embroidery. In addition, they carry the race number 70.
The first has a coloring Verbier Silver and leather interior Cranberry Red, which draws inspiration from the C-type Platinum Anniversary. The second car “70-Edition” is based on the car of Rolt and Hamilton of 1953, the C-type XKC051, with the colors British Racing Green del Works Team and with Suede Green leather interior. The “70-Edition” logo was created by the Jaguar designer Malcolm Sayerwhich drew shapes of the D-type and E-type.
In addition, the key housing and the plaque on the dashboard made them the jewelry Deakin & Francis which boasts over 230 years of activity. The plaque uses the fuel tank material of a 1953 C-type.
Historic power
Handmade with over 3,000 hours of work, underneath the aluminum body you find a 3.4-liter engine with straight six. There are triple carburettors Weber 40DCO3, capable of 220CV. You can then race through FIA competitions, including the Jaguar Classic Challenge.
Matthew Bailey, Senior Manager for Strategy and Business Development di Jaguar Land Rover Classic, ha dichiarato: “Each C-type Continuation is a rare and special vehicle, capable of embellishing any collection. We are very happy to be able to present these two splendid limited editions that commemorate a truly pivotal year for Jaguar and for the world of racing. In 1953, the introduction of the disc brake combined with the clever design and high engineering level of the C-type, allowed the vehicle to dominate the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The C-type is a historically very significant car, the first, seventy years ago, to feature the pioneering disc brake technology that we now consider as a foregone conclusion in the automotive industry. “
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