2013-09-23 17:35:00 | Lofty writes:

This chassis number was used to register a Proteus C-Type replica built in 1991.

2014-07-29 10:58:46 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction in '06
www.rmauctions.com/lots/lot.cfm

Auction description:
Vintage Motor Cars At Meadow Brook Hall
5 August 2006
Lot 253
1959 Jaguar C-Type Replica
To be auctioned on Saturday, August 5, 2006
High Bid of $75,000
Chassis no. 771577

A Beautifully Executed Alloy Bodied Recreation by Proteus with Less Than 5,400 Miles From New

3,422cc double overhead camshaft straight six-cylinder engine with two SU carburetors, four-speed manual gearbox, front independent suspension with double wishbones, rear live axle with semi-elliptical leaf springs and four-wheel disc brakes. Wheelbase: 96"

The C-Type presented here is a replica originally manufactured by Proteus Sports Cars Ltd. for Brian Stickland of Manchester, England. It was sold to Barnclay M. Armitage in Portland, Oregon, and was acquired by the vendor in 1997.

This replica does not just look the part, as every effort was made to make the car sound and perform just as the originals do. Under the bonnet is a tuned 1959 Jaguar XK 150 engine with D-Type style cams. The cylinder head was ported and polished to provide a competitive 9:1 compression ratio without restricting flow. Feeding the powerplant are two HD8 SU carburetors mated to a four-speed manual gearbox with overdrive. The alloy body is beautifully finished in light blue and is nicely complemented by 16 inch wire wheels shod with Pirelli radial tires. The interior is fitted with black leather with the drivers seat modified to provide air operated adjustable lumbar support.

The fit and finish on this example is outstanding in every respect. A joy to drive, the Proteus built C-Type replica offered here is a car that anyone can enjoy and do so at a fraction of the cost of the real thing. Since being built this example has only covered less than 5,400 miles and is ready for many, many more.

2015-03-03 23:24:31 | pauls writes:

Car listed as sold at:
www.fantasyjunction.com/cars/1166-Jaguar-C-Type%20Replica%20by%20Proteus-3.4%20L ...

Sellers description:
1959 Jaguar C-Type Replica by Proteus
s/n 771577 eng. No 7B8234-8
Metallic Blue and White Rondels with Black Leather

Built at the Proteus factory in 1991 and shipped to Washington State. It is presently registered as 1959 Jaguar in California. The mileage of 9158 is accurate to date. All alloy body with "Ecurrie Ecosse" livery: Metallic blue with white rondels. Featuring a 3.4 litre Jaguar with two SU carbs, electronic ignition, 4-speed transmission with overdrive, solid rear axle, four wheel disc brakes, Dunlop wires w/ Pirelli Cinturatos. Aluminum fuel cell w/ foam baffles. Additional parts: 6" Lucas driving light and all interior fire retardant paneling. (not installed)