Jaguar C-Type Works Lightweight chassis XKC 052
The Works Lightweight finished fourth at Le Mans in 1953. Its history includes a later replacement body.
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| Chassis | Date and auction | Outcome and price | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| XKC 052 | 14 Aug 2015RM Sotheby’s · Monterey 20151953 Jaguar C-Type Works Lightweight | SoldUSD 13,200,000 · Published sold price | Auction evidenceDocumented replacement-body history. |
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Chassis and provenance
The Works Lightweight finished fourth at Le Mans in 1953. Its history includes a later replacement body.
Explore the Jaguar C-Type guide- Jun 1953 · Fourth at the 24 Hours of Le Mans
Peter Whitehead and Ian Stewart drove the Works Lightweight to fourth overall.
Event evidence - 1959 · Acquired by Ian Denney
Ian Denney acquired the car in late 1959 after an accident. Its subsequent restoration included a replacement lightweight body.
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