1956 JAGUAR TYPE C REPLICA Attributed to Protéus Serial number 5940780 Engine number P4118-8 French registration Jaguar 214 1956 Tour Auto 2023 The Jaguar Type C, or XK120C, is one of the most legendary racing cars in automotive history.

Designed in the 1950s to dominate endurance competitions, it notably won the 24 Hours of Le Mans twice, in 1951 and 1953, thanks to its lightweight chassis and high-performance engine derived from the Jaguar XK120.

A true masterpiece of British engineering, the Type C is today one of the rarest and most coveted models among collectors.

This rarity has led to spectacular auctions, as in 2015, when an authentic example, chassis XKC 052, sold for $13,200,000 at a sale organized by RM Sotheby's.

Such a record price testifies to the exclusivity and historical importance of the C-Type, of which only 53 examples were ever produced.

Most of these models are now in museums or private collections, making access to these gems ...