The first Jaguar C-type Continuation has undergone the initial shakedown test, ready to leave the home of Jaguar Classic Works ahead of customer delivery.
Completion of the continuation coincides with the Landmark anniversary, marking 70 years since the first disc brake equipped C-type won in international competition at the Reims Grand Prix Meeting on 29th June 1952.
Each C-type undergoes over 250 miles of testing by Jaguar classic Engineers, following a build process of 3,000 hours of intensive craft.
The first customer Continuation is finished in Pastel Green with Suede Green Leather seats and is inspired by the original Jaguar C-type, which won the 224-mile long race at the Reims Grand Prix Meeting on 29th June 1952.
David Foster, Head of Engineering at Jaguar Land Rover Classic, said “Our exclusive Continuation C-types feature the technical innovations and specifications of the ultimate 1953 Le Mans-winning car, including the innovative Dunlop disc brake set-up that was victorious in Reims in 1952.
Each C-type offers an authentic driving experience for customers starting even from the car’s distinctive starting procedure, that our team was determined to get exactly right.”
The limited run of the C-type Continuations are available now. To configure your C-type using Jaguar's Classic's 3D visualiser visit https://classicvisualiser.jaguar.com