AUTOMOTIVE ART

Proteus Sports and Racing Cars is a British company that manufactures very well regarded, and incredibly accurate Jaguar C-type replicas They have made far more of these Proteus ’C-types’ — production figures are now approaching 300 — than Jaguar ever made themselves. Proteus began operations in 1980. This one was built from one of their kits in 1989 by the current owner. What was originally a Jaguar 3.4 litre engine is now bored out to 3.8 and uses Jaguar liners. The gearbox is a genuine

Jaguar all syncro 4 speed and the 3.07 diff is also Jaguar. This car has been fastidiously maintained and has only quality fittings. The extensive history and paperwork are all included.

The car has an insurance value of $130,000 and owner Paul Wilson will consider all serious offers. This is a real chance to own some serious motoring history and a guaranteed head turner.

Contact 021 054 9580.

Proteus 1953 Jaguar XK120C