Jaguar C-Type Continuation Might Think It's Time for 1953 Le Mans All Over Again 28 Jan 2021, 8:31 UTC · by Jaguar Classic is gearing up to celebrate seven decades since the C-Type's arrival with a new installment in the successful Continuation program. Classic car enthusiasts and collectors now have a chance at snatching one of just eight newly hand-built sports racers that hark all the way back to 1951. 8 photos Naturally, the Jaguar Land Rover Classic Works in Coventry, the United Kingdom, was the facility tasked with bringing the coveted sports car and popular racer back to life. Better yet, the company isn’t restarting production of the original C-type specification, which back in the day was restricted to drum brake use and had to contend with the twin SU carburetors and a total of 200 hp.