British Racing History Artwork
Artist Chris Phillips conjures an image of one of the finest moments in British racing history.
Jaguar had entered three XK120s for the 1950 Le Mans race and while two cars finished 12th, and 15th respectively, the third, which retired with clutch failure, had been running as high as 2nd at one point. These results encouraged a purpose-built car for the following year, the C-type. Using the same engine and front suspension principles as the XK120, the C-type utilized a multitubular space frame with the rear axle located by trailing links. The mechanicals were clothed in a slippery, lightweight, aluminum body.
