1977 JAGUAR TYPE C REPLICA BY PROTEUS (COPYCAT) - Lot 70

Lot n° 70
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1977 JAGUAR TYPE C REPLICA BY PROTEUS (COPYCAT) - Lot 70
1977 JAGUAR TYPE C REPLICA BY PROTEUS (COPYCAT) - Carte Grise de Collection (Make "Copycat" / Model "Type C Replica") - Chassis number 71B3713BW - Jaguar 4.2L in-line 6-cylinder with 5-speed manual gearbox - Produced in 1977 by Copycat (now Proteus). - No. 18 in the 1953 Le Mans 24 Hours. - Engine rebuilt in 2025 with unleaded cylinder heads (over 10,000 euros in invoices). - French registration document in good order, mentioning its replica nature. Originally designed to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the 1950s, only 53 examples of the original Jaguar Type C were produced. Given the rarity of these factory models, several manufacturers specialized in building faithful evocations. Among them, the British firm Proteus has established itself as one of the market leaders, renowned for the quality and verisimilitude of its tubular chassis combined with high-quality fiberglass bodies. This example was assembled in England in 1977. At that time, the company still operated under its original name, "Copycat", before adopting the Proteus name. From the outset, the car was equipped with numerous technical refinements, including the installation of three Weber carburetors to feed Jaguar's 4.2-liter 6-cylinder engine. Aesthetically, the car is a faithful tribute to the famous Jaguar Type C, number 18, which competed in the 1953 Le Mans 24 Hours. Today, the composite bodywork is in fine condition. The car was subsequently imported into France in 2012. One of its major strengths lies in its administrative status: it benefits from a collector's registration document officially mentioning the brand "Copycat" and the model "Type C Replica", guaranteeing road-legal conformity. On the mechanical side, particular care has recently been taken. The current owner had the engine completely rebuilt in 2025. This included the installation of a cylinder head prepared for the use of unleaded fuel. The transmission is a Tremec 5-speed manual gearbox, offering better gear spacing and optimized driveability. An electronic ignition was also installed and the clutch replaced. Invoices are available on request. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a rigorous evocation of the C-Type n°18 from Le Mans 1953, combining a rebuilt Jaguar 4.2L engine, a Tremec 5-speed gearbox and French collector registration. The description of the vehicle is based on information provided by the seller, who remains solely responsible for the condition of the property. Maison Osenat verifies their consistency. 1977 JAGUAR TYPE C REPLICA BY PROTEUS (COPYCAT) - Vehicle registration document for classic cars (Brand: "Copycat" / Model: "Type C Replica") - Chassis number 71B3713BW - Jaguar 4.2L inline 6-cylinder engine paired with a 5-speed manual transmission - Produced in 1977 by Copycat (now Proteus). - No. 18 from the 1953 24 Hours of Le Mans. - Engine rebuilt in 2025 with unleaded cylinder heads (over €10,000 in bills). - French registration document in order, stating its replica status. Originally designed to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the 1950s, only 53 examples of the original Jaguar Type C were produced. Given the rarity of these factory models, several manufacturers have specialized in building faithful replicas. Among them, the British firm Proteus has established itself as one of the market leaders, renowned for the quality and authenticity of its tubular chassis combined with high-quality fiber bodies. This example was assembled in England in 1977. At that time, the company was still operating under its original name, "Copycat," before adopting the name Proteus. From the outset, the car was equipped with numerous technical improvements, including the installation of three Weber carburetors to power the 4.2-liter Jaguar 6-cylinder engine. Aesthetically, this creation is intended as a faithful tribute to the famous Jaguar Type C bearing the number 18, which distinguished itself in the 1953 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Today, the composite bodywork is in good condition. The car was subsequently imported into France in 2012. One of its major selling points is its administrative status: it has a collector's registration document that officially lists the make as "Copycat" and the model as "Type C Replica," guaranteeing its legal compliance on the road. Mechanically, it has recently been given special attention. The current owner had the engine completely rebuilt in 2025. At that time, a cyl
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