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Continuation cars are big business right now, with some of the world’s most revered marques successfully reintroducing an array of famous models, albeit in strictly limited numbers. It’s why Bentley is currently building twelve examples of the iconic ‘Blower’ of the 1920s, and why Aston Martin decided to offer a handful of brand new DB4 Zagatos. It’s also why Jaguar Classic has treated us to continuation examples of the Lightweight E-Type, the XKSS and – most recently – the D-Type. And it’s easy to see the appeal, with continuation cars usually costing significantly less than the real deal, despite each one having a six- or even seven-figure price tag.

The car you’re looking at here isn’t an official continuation model, of course. Jaguar Classic hasn’t reintroduced the C-Type, and probably doesn’t have plans to do so anytime soon. It is,