In a message dated 9/6/08 11:07:01 AM, healeys-request@autox.team.net writes:
> The Lynx C Type was a car built for LeMans in '51 by Jaguar. It's
> based on the mechanicals of an XK-120 (which is a gorgeous car in it's
> own right)
>
Help me, Rhonda! The "Lynx C-Type" that was observed in the movie is, in
fact, a current reproduction, built by the Lynx Company, of the Jaguar C-Type
that was raced by Jaguar and won LeMans in 1951 and 1953. The "C-type" --
named because of its upgraded C-type engine, was built on the mechanicals of
the
XK120, with a tube-framed wind-cheating and exceptionally lovely body crafted
by former aircraft engineer Malcolm Sayer. The Lynx is a very nice
reproduction, developed by the company after it had developed a full line of
replacement
panels for the original C-types, and -- I believe -- has current Jag internals
and engine.
Cheers
Gary
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