THE PRACTICAL CLASSICS CLASSIC CAR & RESTORATION SHOW SALE 23rd & 24th March 2024

classiccarauctions.co.uk + buyers premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) 179 LOT 354 Estimate: £100,000 - £120,000 1965 JAGUAR C-TYPE REPLICA BY PROTEUS (3.5-LITRE) Aluminium-bodied Proteus C-Type from the late Hugh Taylor’s Collection, now recommissioned and ready to be enjoyed. • Arguably one of the best C-Type replicas available, by architect Jim Marland initially then developed into the Proteus in 1983 • Desirable all-aluminium lightweight bodied single door ‘Le Mans’ body and vented bonnet owned by Hugh Taylor, BRDC Member and prominent collector • This particular example is fitted with an XK engine marked on the block casting as ‘3.5-litre’ which is believed to be one of a limited number of racing engines built by Jaguar. Fuelled by period triple Webbers and coupled to a 4-speed gearbox with overdrive and a live rear axle • Finished in the early 2000s, the ‘C’ has been dry stored for some years then recommissioned not long ago • All fuel and brake lines were checked along with a suspension overhaul, the carbs set-up and new Blockley tyres fitted in readiness for a return to the open road • It currently runs on 16” wire wheels with discs on each corner, period bucket seat in Suede Green and a period, 4-spoke, wood-rim wheel • Supplied with a detailed history file with invoices for over £40,000, many of which are from Legends Racing of Cheltenham • This exceptional and highly accurate replica has rarely been used and offers the enthusiast the chance to live that 1950s Le Mans dream Lot Details Reg: CHG 635C Chassis no.: 1B54867DN Mileage: TBA MOT expiry: Exempt Consignor: Simon Langsdale Telephone No: 07496 556325 Vendor Condition Report: Overall: 107/135 ««««¶ More Details Lot 354 Bid On Lot 354