1956 Jaguar C-Type Replica by Proteus Chassis no. CC 2174 Engine no. LB 2214-9

c-type proteus jaguar sports cars replica racing xk120 replicas highly uses used evocative original archetypal iconic finest bustling known immediate colors outstanding running pure intake transports seats boom chassis authenticity wonderful quickly mechanicals green aluminum england firms individual typical alloy handling extraordinary delivered built existing manual brakes twin-cam inline-six spec gorgeous 1956 desirable gear club game-changer british gearbox disc regarded tuned collector time early 4-speed scene weber carburetors suspension post-war oxfordshire body days mans 3.8-liter twin-choke independent striking coachwork powerful balanced winning svelte skin widely suede hand-formed dcoe backs engine engines hour production lightweight drum mimics bonnet growl 6-cylinder 160bhp 5,000rpm live differential4-wheel brought darling motorsport race version tubular binned four-wheel brake clothe attempt respected example components maintain saloon paramount custom-made forward reveals side-draught fabricated airbox appears serviced invites bucket savoring world's motor required loosely considered success finished shaped mates clamshell rare high 2174 dohc inline rear axle salisbury tool room copy crafted race-bred sights higher greatest prize toughest form xk120c best favor dunlop's advanced developed aircraft proving designer aerodynamicist malcolm sayer penned 1951 punctuating just c-types rank prized determined enthusiasts created market exacting recreations using served donor carefully make difficult tell apart side-mounted exhaust brooklands aero screens look owner's wishes specified manifold triple scoop jaguar-sourced standard maintained displaying documented extensive photo album beginning regular enjoyment weekend adventures cockpit hugged form-fitting heady visceral 3,781cc technology lyons chief second offered details genuine headlights minimal process easily driving open 2214-9 masses william based initially jaguar's prettiest 1953 thoughtful article perspex-covered tilting signs build robust events sitting 1950s