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Category: Autos & Vehicles

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Description: The Jaguar C-Type Continuation Honors the Le Mans–Winning Model’s 70th Anniversary Jaguar’s latest model is a breathtaking reconstruction of the iconic C-type, a Le Mans–winning car of the 1950s that also smashed the 100 mph average speed record during the grueling 24-hour race in 1953. The British automaker’s Classic division has been charged with making up to only 16 continuation examples of the open-top two-seater, dependent on demand, in honor of its 70th anniversary. Jaguar’s fourth Continuation model after the Lightweight E-type, XKSS and stunning D-type, the new C-type will be unveiled to the public at the prestigious Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court Palace in London on September 3, although pricing has not been disclosed. Prior to the unveiling, Robb Report was given a sneak preview of the limited-edition collectible at Jaguar Classic’s headquarters near Warwick in the UK. “This car is one of the most iconic in Jaguar’s racing history, driven by some of the most admired drivers, including Sir Stirling Moss,” mentions Dan Pink, director of Jaguar Classic. “The C-type is particularly notable for the first use of disc brakes—early versions of what we use in modern cars today. Developed with Dunlop, they helped contribute to the C-type’s domination on the track.”