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The Jaguar XK120C, where the C stood for competition, quickly became known as the Jaguar C-Type. Many were sold to private race drivers all over the world. This example, chassis number 007, was the first C-Type delivered to United States in 1952. Its first owner was Jaguar dealer Charles Hornburg in Beverly Hills. It went straight to Elkhart Lake to be driven by Phil Hill, who narrowly beat the second place Ferrari of Phil Walters in the Sheldon Cup race. Hill drove the car for the rest of the season. After many racing seasons and several owners, it was restored in 1986 by Jaguar specialist Terry Larson. The current owner purchased the car in 2009.
2017 RM Sotheby's : Icons
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $5,500,000-USD $7,000,000
Sale Price :
USD $5,285,000
1952 Jaguar C-Type Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Jaguar C-Type
(Data based on Model Year 1952 sales)
| 1952 Jaguar C-Type Chassis#: XKC 007 Sold for USD$5,285,000 2017 RM Sotheby's : Icons |   |
| 1952 JAGUAR C-TYPE TWO-SEAT SPORTS RACING ROADSTER Chassis#: XKC 042 Sold for USD$4,869,059 2013 Bonhams : The December Sale | |
| 1952 Jaguar C-Type Sold for USD$2,530,000 2009 Sports & Classics of Monterey | |
| 1952 Jaguar C-Type Sold for USD$137,500 2007 Vintage Motor Cars at Amelia Island |
Jaguar C-Types That Failed To Sell At Auction
1952 Jaguar C-Type's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 Jaguar C-Type | XKC 024 | 2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey | $3,500,000 | $4,250,000 | |
| 1952 Jaguar C-Type | XKC 014 | 2021 RM Sothebys : London | $4,000,000 | $4,500,000 | |
| 1952 Jaguar C-Type Sports Racing Two-Seater | XKC 014 | 2020 Bonhams : Amelia Island Concours | $6,500,000 | $7,500,000 | |
| 1952 Jaguar C-Type | XKC-015 | 2010 RM Auctions Automobiles of London | $1,750,000 | $1,900,000 | $2,400,000 |
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