Highlights
- High specification featuring suede leather, Willians Race Seatbelts, and a mohair black tonneau cover
- Always stored in a heated garage
- Two former registered keepers
- The vendor describes the car as like new and in very good overall condition
- MOT valid to June 2026 with no advisories
The Appeal
The Realm Jaguar C-Type is widely regarded as one of the finest C-Type replicas available, and this Sherwood green example is a particularly impressive demonstration of what can be achieved when a build is approached with uncompromising attention to detail and a generous budget. With over £57,000 spent on parts alone, excluding labour, paint, and the donor vehicle, and every single invoice retained from start to finish, the depth of investment and documentation here is remarkable.
The vendor describes the build quality as that of a vintage aircraft, and the specification supports that claim: all internal panels are fitted with aircraft-grade 0.5mm aluminium, oil lines are metal-braided rubber to aircraft standard, and every nut, bolt, and fitting is either stainless steel or aluminium. The underside is fully clad in aluminium, and all bulkheads are fire-retardant. Beneath the bonnet sits a fully rebuilt 4.2 Jaguar engine with D-type cams, a lightweight flywheel, twin HS6 SU carburettors, and electronic ignition via a 123 Distributor. Set up on Northampton Motorsport's rolling road, it produces a corrected 242 lb-ft of torque, and with the car weighing just under 900kg, the power-to-weight ratio is formidable. A five-speed gearbox with a long fifth gear means it was built not just for spirited driving but for continental touring, reportedly cruising at 100 mph at just 3,300 rpm!
The vendor informs us that the car is in "like-new" condition throughout, having always been stored in a heated garage and covered only around 2,044 miles since its first registration in May 2021. It comes to market with an MOT valid to June 2026 and is being offered due to the current owner's ill health.
For those seeking a C-Type replica built to an extraordinary standard, with serious performance credentials and meticulous documentation to match, this is a compelling opportunity.
The vendor says:
"On the road, the car inspires confidence; the throttle response is instant and progressive, giving surges of acceleration when you put your foot down. Brakes are servo-assisted and stop the car effortlessly. The suspension has been set up with road use in mind and has the added benefit of adjustable coil-overs, providing both ride height and damping adjustment. The car has a fully rebuilt independent Jaguar inboard disc rear suspension set up, as is normal with the Realm C Type."
The vendor says:
"On the road, the car inspires confidence; the throttle response is instant and progressive, giving surges of acceleration when you put your foot down. Brakes are servo-assisted and stop the car effortlessly. The suspension has been set up with road use in mind and has the added benefit of adjustable coil-overs, providing both ride height and damping adjustment. The car has a fully rebuilt independent Jaguar inboard disc rear suspension set up, as is normal with the Realm C Type."
History and Paperwork
- Registered with the DVLA as a 'Realm C-Type'
- First registered 1st May 2021 following IVA testing and approval
- Two former registered keepers
- Current keeper since June 2025; being sold due to ill health
- Every invoice and document from the build is retained, from donor vehicle purchase through to IVA testing and all declarations
- Parts invoices alone total £57,214.63, excluding labour, paint, and donor vehicle costs
- Always stored in a heated garage
- Approximately 100 miles covered since last MOT
- 2,044 miles showing
- MOT valid to June 2026 with no advisories
- Build details and photographs included
- An oil service was carried out in September 2024
The Condition
- The vendor describes the car as like new and in very good overall condition
- Finished in Sherwood green
- Suede green leather interior with crackle black dash, black bezels, and foot rests
- Willans racing harnesses with fully adjustable seats on both sides
- Mohair black tonneau cover
- All internal panel work fitted with aircraft-grade 0.5mm aluminium
- All nuts, bolts, and fittings in stainless steel or aluminium
- Oil lines are metal-braided rubber to aircraft standard
- Inner bonnet lined with fire-retardant heat shielding; wiring near the manifold similarly protected
- Underside fully covered in aluminium with fire-retardant bulkheads
- MWS C-type competition wire wheels with Avon Turbospeed tyres (185/80/R16_)
- Full wrap-around Perspex windscreen with Mille Miglia cut-outs and twin Brooklands "Aero" screens behind
- Large Le Mans-style fuel filler in the correct position, feeding an aluminium petrol tank
- A full tonneau is provided with a dividing zip adding a bit of extra practicality
To all intents and purposes, this Realm replica looks exactly like a racing C-Type of the 1950s. It's one of the most evocative shapes in Jaguar's illustrious back catalogue, and certainly among the most beautiful. The vendor remarks upon the Realm's build quality and attention to detail, and we can't help but agree. This is a wonderfully detailed recreation, in equally impressive condition.
The Mechanics
- 4.2-litre XK straight-six
- Engine fully rebuilt
- Twin HS6 SU carburettors
- 123 Distributor with electronic ignition
- Electric cooling fan plus a battery cut-off switch.
- Five-speed gearbox with a long fifth gear
- Set up by Northampton Motorsport on their rolling road using SuperFlow WinDyn
- Peak torque of 242 lb-ft at 3,400 rpm
- Completely rebuilt differential with high-ratio final drive by Simply Performance
- Stainless steel tubular manifolds with lightweight stainless steel competition exhaust
- Four-piston callipers with vented discs all round
- Kerb weight of just under 900kg
- The vendor reports that performance, acceleration, and handling are all very impressive
- Beautifully presented engine compartment
Not only does this Realm look like a '50s C-Type Jaguar, but it also drives like one, too, thanks to its period-appropriate drivetrain. Featuring a rebuilt 4.2-litre XK straight-six, you get the sound, smell and performance of a period Le Mans racer. What's not to love?! We're informed that this car has been well-maintained and drives exactly as it should.
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