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In 1951, Jaguar launched an assault on LeMans with the XK120C or C-Type. The 'C' was for competition and Jaguar wasn't kidding. It was a pure race car designed with a space-frame chassis made of steel tubing along with an independent rear suspension. The aerodynamic body was designed by Malcolm Sayer and built of aluminum. Jaguar won the 1951 24 Hours of LeMans with a C-Type driven by Peter Walker and Peter Whitehead. When the 1952 LeMans cars retired due to overheating, the C-Type was redesigned slightly for the 1953 race and also made 150 pounds lighter due to the use of lightweight electrical equipment and aircraft-style fuel tanks. C-Types finished first, second, fourth, and ninth at LeMans in 1953.
The legendary C-Type is powered by a 205 horsepower version of Jaguar's venerable XK-Series 3.4-liter inline 6-cylinder engines.
One of just 39 produced, this car has an extensive racing history; its best finish third place in 1953 at Sebring with Sherwood Johnson driving. Amazingly, it finished thirty races before failing to complete its first event while racing against Cobras and Chaparrals. In 1976, a later E-Type engine was installed. That engine was replaced in 1988 when the original engine with which it was born was re-installed.By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2013
The legendary C-Type is powered by a 205 horsepower version of Jaguar's venerable XK-Series 3.4-liter inline 6-cylinder engines.
One of just 39 produced, this car has an extensive racing history; its best finish third place in 1953 at Sebring with Sherwood Johnson driving. Amazingly, it finished thirty races before failing to complete its first event while racing against Cobras and Chaparrals. In 1976, a later E-Type engine was installed. That engine was replaced in 1988 when the original engine with which it was born was re-installed.By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2013
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1953 Jaguar C-Type Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Jaguar C-Type
(Data based on Model Year 1953 sales)
1953 Jaguar XK120C Chassis#: XKC 011 Sold for USD$8,204,231 2016 Bonhams : The Monaco Sale | |
1953 Jaguar C-Type Works Lightweight Chassis#: XKC 052 Sold for USD$13,200,000 2015 RM Sotheby's : Monterey | |
1953 Jaguar C Type Alloy Race Car Sold for USD$91,500 2014 Leake Auction : Tulsa | |
1953 Jaguar C-Type Chassis#: XKC-050 Sold for USD$3,725,000 2012 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auction | |
1953 Jaguar Type C Type Chassis Sold for USD$8,366 2007 Coys Auction - Grandes Marques - Maastricht | |
1953 Jaguar C-Type Sports Racing Car Chassis#: XKC-014 Sold for USD$1,512,500 2006 Vintage Motor Cars in Arizona |
Jaguar C-Types That Failed To Sell At Auction
1953 Jaguar C-Type's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1953 JAGUAR C-TYPE SPORTS-RACING TWO-SEATER | XKC 016 | 2010 Bonhams Goodwood Revival, Chichester, Sussex | $800,000 | $1,000,000 | |
1953 Jaguar C-Type Sports Racer | 2005 The Florida Collector Car Auction | $68,000 |
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