Faithfully evoking one of Jaguar’s most celebrated competition cars, this Realm 'C-Type' recreation captures the purity, performance and presence of the 1953 Le Mans winner, yet with the dependability and refinement of modern mechanicals.

The original C-Type – or XK120C as it was initially known – was born of Jaguar’s ambition to conquer Le Mans.

With its aerodynamic body designed by Malcolm Sayer and the race-proven XK straight-six engine beneath, it did just that, winning the 24 Hours outright at its first attempt in 1951 and again in 1953.

Today, genuine C-Types are the preserve of museums and private collections, but for those who yearn to experience the sensation of that era’s racing greats, the Realm interpretation has long been well regarded.

Completed and first registered following its IVA in November 2022, this example presents well in Ford Midnight Blue with a brown leather and aluminium interior.

Beneath the GRP bodywork sits Jaguar’s 4.2-litre XK engine sourced from a...