HISTORY IN THE MAKING

In 1950 William Lyons recruited engineering prodigy Malcolm Sayer to work on a pioneering new race car. Six months later, C-type would make its Le Mans debut.

LE MANS 1953: LIGHTER, FASTER, STRONGER

THE CHEQUERED FLAG

Taking on the might of Ferrari and Alfa Romeo, the Jaguar Racing C-type established itself as a truly formidable force, claiming the Le Mans crown for the second time in first, second and fourth place

THE HISTORY MAKERS

Covering over 2.500 miles at an average speed of 105,85mph, Duncan Hamilton and Tony Rolt’s race winning C-type smashed the previous 1952 record of 96,7mph, becoming the first winners to take the title with an average speed of more than 100mph.

THE EXPERT DRIVERS

Behind Duncan Hamilton and Tony Rolt’s victorious car 18, Stirling Moss and Peter Walker took second place in car 17. Fourth position was secured by Peter Whitehead and Ian Stewart in car 19.

THE ROYAL APPROVAL

C-type’s second Le Mans triumph turned heads in the highest of places. A telegram from Her Majesty the Queen arrived at Jaguar’s Coventry Headquarters upon the team’s return

JAGUAR CLASSIC C-TYPE WINS THE RACE
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OWN THE LEGEND

Create your perfect C-type vision with our digital configurator. Choose from a range of exterior heritage colours, trims, steering wheel, Jaguar badging and race roundel packs.

A world of experiences awaits you. Jaguar Classic can assist with everything from temporary road registration and event application to providing vehicle transportation or logistical support.

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C-TYPE CONTINUATION

On its 70th anniversary, we restarted a strictly-limited run of our first Le Mans icon.

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JAGUAR E TYPE ZP COLLECTION

Two authentic recreations, honouring E-type's first race wins.