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I'm working on a post for the front page, because a C-Type Jag replica is one of my dream cars. I'd opt for an aluminum one from Jaguar Replicas, for more authenticity, and would absolutely daily it when the weather allowed. Because even in my dreams, I'm over carburetors, I'd go for fuel injection, and I go back and forth about whether I'd get a left- or right-hand drive.
But what do you think about these cars? Has anyone seen one in person? Are they as cool as they seem in pictures? Let me know below!
Some of these replicas are a piece of art in themselves. Usually a lot of time, effort and money goes into said creations.
Don't tell anyone, but quite often these replicas perform better and are easier to live with than the real thing because of modern day electrics, materials, ergonomics, etc.
I do not begrudge anyone who builds, owns, drives or even lusts after one. If you want to, go ahead and give it your best shot and hopefully enjoy!
What I do not like and personally do not tolerate is those in our community that cobble some original parts together, use some similar but not same / original bits or just outright convert something lesser into something more coveted AND try to pass it off as the real deal.
As long as the vehicle is identified as a replica and not passed off as something else, I don't have a problem.
I live in Australia and today there are many more sought after 'Aussie' muscle car Ford Falcon GTHO's running around than there were ever produced by the factory way back when.
Annoying and downright depressing if you have paid top dollar for.......some nicely put together car bits which aren't worth as much as your Toyota Corolla in the drive.
Getting back to your question, if done well, some replicas are right on, go like stink and give you the same thrill for a fraction of the cost of owning and maintaining an original. (Think insurance on limited use value $4 mil?!)
Their presence gives me hope of owning a D-type - I don't care if it's a replica. If I had the fabrication skill level to build one from scratch (and the time) I'd have attempted it by now.
If you love these cars for the sheer fun of driving one it's the best way to do it, IMHO. I second Nigel's thoughts on misrepresentation.
Alas, even these replicas are out of my budget right now.
Who is possibly going to be able to purchase a c/d type for reasonable money, who can purchase an E type for reasonable money not many people to be honest who can purchase any iconic 60’s/70’s car within reason look at a mk1 mexico or RS2000 or even a 3dr cosworth (wish I’d kept all 3 of mine)
my dad has a HMC Healey which is authorised by Healy themselves only 187 built but has the looks of the original car but modern running gear.
If it’s near original spec then why not
Of course I endorse well executed replicas, especially of models and marques otherwise unobtainium. The Pur Sang Bugattis and Alfas from Venezuala, for sure. For me, however, Jaguars are the siren song. C-Type, D-Type, and--above all--XJ13. If not a replica, what else, as there's only one factory example. And, yes, I'd like an XK-180, too. <sigh> In reality, I feel very fortunate to own even one Jaguar, a lowly XJ8 coupé.
i'm going throw my 10c in here ' I BLOODY LOVED IT . i think i feel like more of a man after driving this .
if its well copied and finished this well - then my guess would be the two are undistinguishable . without trying the original .
this however i loved -
I've seen a fair few D-TYPE replicas visit my workplace and the level of detail I have seen is simply fantastic, I have had the opportunity to work on a few original D-TYPES plus the wonderful experience to work on (for jaguar heritage) a recreation which was shown at the 2020 Hampton court palace concours of elegance, it was shown in a French blue to old English white front to rear fade using peelable paint. ( where I work specializes in peelable paint). Anyone who creates these fantastic replicas have my respect!!
I love them if they are built original enough to be like the real thing. They've got to be a snorty, loud, manual boxed monster that takes skill to master. Nailing something like a XJR drive train with all the safety gubbins in wouldn't be right at all.
I'd need a lottery win to run one, but it'd be a D-Type or XKSS replica for me & damn right I'd daily it.
Sitting in a D-Type (replica) with my Autoart 1/18th D-Type.
Whilst slightly different D-Types (the replica is "3"), both are so accurate that the big owner and the little owner could discuss the subtleties of oil coolers...rear brake air ducts...etc etc.
Well, the big owner could talk and the little owner could listen
05-25-2020, 04:37 PM
How do you feel about C-Type and D-Type replicas?
