Jaguar C-Type Recreation

This is a Jaguar C-Type recreation built in 2010 by Coventry Classics of New Zealand, a firm that also works on light aircraft and brings that aluminium-forming experience to its cars. It was commissioned by the owner of an original factory C-Type, who wanted a replica of his own car with a few upgrades.

Those changes include a 3.8-litre engine and a Moss four-speed gearbox with overdrive. The suspension, steering and running gear follow the later original C-Type, with disc brakes all round. The aluminium body is finished in Metallic Ecosse Blue over blue leather, with aero screens, period painted wire wheels, a period-style instrument panel and a fire extinguisher.

The car is right-hand drive and has had three owners. The page says it has covered very few miles since it was built, though no figure is given. It comes with a V5 registering it as a 1955 Jaguar Sports Historic Vehicle.