The Jaguar C-Type in the garage is the prettiest thing in Wayne County NY.
Here it is on the day the C-Type arrived in 2002, and the last time Jim officially drove it. For the next several years, he researched endlessly, fabricated windscreens, sought out original jaguar parts that would come in antiquated condition from England and was permanently in pursuit of "the beautiful shift knob" that eluded him on ebay.
The few things I know:
Purchased from William Fox in Cincinnati OH, 2002 (that's the test drive photo above).
Constructed in England in 1965 or 66 as a replica (not kit), by Roger Worrell of Heritage Engineering.
The engine/gearbox/instruments/front and rear suspension are from the donor car which was an S type saloon (sedan).
Engine is as catalogued for a 1965 Jaguar 3.4S saloon and except for polishing of alloy components, the engine is essentially unmodified from stock.
Dimensions (updated thanks to Phil at Jaguar Classics, current makers of modern Heritage replicas).
Wheelbase: 8'2"
Body Length: 13'2"
Track: 4'10"
Width: 5'0"
Tubular space frame steel chassis and custom fiberglass (FRP) and aluminum bodywork that closely resembles a (1951-53) Jaguar C-Type, one of the most beautiful cars ever designed.
Good friends, Steve Rizzo and Christopher Amann were able to get the C-Type going a month before Jim passed away and we drove it to a couple of local car gatherings. Here are photos of the car in its most current finish.
