£8.44m
1953 Jaguar C-Type Works Lightweight
RM Sotheby's • US • 15 Aug 2015
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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£8,442,754
1953 Jaguar C-Type Works Lightweight
US • 15 Aug 2015
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1953 Jaguar C-Type Works Lightweight, chassis XKC 052, is a historically significant race car, having finished 4th overall at the 1953 24 Hours of Le Mans. It boasts a rich racing history with Ecurie Ecosse and has been expertly restored to its 1953 Le Mans specifications, though it features a replacement body from 1959.
Condition
7
While restored to Le Mans specifications with new aluminum coachwork, the original body was replaced in 1959 due to an accident. The car has been well-maintained since its restoration and used in rallies and tours. The presence of a replacement body impacts the originality.
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Manual
LFS 672
1953
Auction
XKC 052
RHD
United States
£8.44m
1953 Jaguar C-Type Works Lightweight
RM Sotheby's • US • 15 Aug 2015
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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MOT Information
Exempt / No Records
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Auction House Headquarters
RM Sotheby's
1 Classic Car Drive, Blenheim, Ontario, N0P 1A0, Canada
Operating from Blenheim, Ontario, RM Sotheby's is a physical auction house handling high-end classic, historic competition, and collector cars. They conduct live auctions globally and offer vehicle consignment and private sales.
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