Description
2012 Jaguar C Type Proteus Aluminum bodied 4. 2 litre LHD
VIN: SPCC42T52AC000004
UK Registration number: RPV9
Also European taxes paid.
One of he new generation of Proteus C-Types started in 2011. Totally sorted and being a rare left hand drive example coming UK registered & with a valid UK V5 & cherished number plate.
The car incorporates the latest proteus tubular chassis giving a excellent rigidity and no compromise on maintaining the power to weight ratio. The car is bodied using all aluminium panels, doors, bonnet and boot recreating the sensuous curves of the 1951 Le Mans winning classic. The aerodynamic driven shape is arguably the most beautiful bodied 1950’s race car.
Under the bonnet, a 4. 2 double overhead cam straight six, one of the most reliable engines from the Jaguar marque. It is fitted with Lynx fuel injection, electronic ignition and free flowing exhaust. This is a powerful car with a beautiful exhaust note and 265bhp. An ECU enables the car to be remapped for fast road or track use but it’s equally happy pottering round town in a more sedate manner and driving in traffic. The cars 5 speed gear box and limited lightweight differential is a real pleasures with effortless short gear changes. The car is fitted with a new oil cooler, new alternator along with D type breather pipes and catch tank from the polished cam covers. Racing brake pads coupled to Wilwood callipers.
Finished in unmarked traditional British Racing Green with green leather to the bucket seats. The car also comes with matching his & hers Green period helmets/ goggles. In addition to being UK registered the car is also European taxes paid & resides in a prominent Brussels collection where it may be viewed by prior appointment. Such is the quality & pedigree of the car however that it may be purchased in confidence sight unseen as it is exactly "what it says on the box".
The car comes with the usual de rigeur C type items including knock off wire wheels, wrap around perspex screen, Mota Lita Steering wheel & rear mounted spare, Lemans Stype filler Cap, etc etc.
