Recently acquired Proteus to debut Jaguar C-Type Coupe replica
Proteus is a well respected manufacturer of replica sports cars based in the U.K. It currently offers convertible versions of the Jaguar C-Type (pictured at right) and D-Type that are near spot-on doppelgangers of the originals. Much has been happening in Proteus' world lately, as the company was recently acquired by its rival, Enduro Cars. This should be a good thing for Proteus, especially considering that Enduro Cars has made significant inroads in establishing a presence in the U.S., building a retail and service center in Irvine, California and new offices in Litchfield, Connecticut. What's of more interest is news that Proteus may build a coupe version of its Jaguar C-Type replica, as shown in the rendering above. A scale model of the coupe will be shown at Race Retro during the 2007 International Historic Motorsport Show in Coventry, England this weekend. The show is somewhat of a relaunch for the Proteus brand under the stewardship of Enduro Cars, and if the public reacts favorably to the C-Type Coupe model it will likely get the go ahead for sale.
Press release after the jump
[Source: Proteus]
Gallery: Proteus C-Type
PRESS RELEASE:
PROTEUS HAS BEEN ACQUIRED BY RIVAL SPORTS CAR MANUFACTURER, ENDURO
Prototype design for 'C-Type' Coupe to feature at Race Retro
Proteus Cars has been acquired by rival sports car manufacturer Enduro Cars. For 21 years Proteus has been a leader in the field of re-creation sports cars, such as its renowned Jaguar C-Type, and is synonymous the world over with quality and attention to detail. Enduro's all aluminium C-Type replica was launched to much acclaim at the 2006 International Historic Motorsport Show, since when examples have been sold in the UK, US, Belgium, Germany and Portugal.
Proteus relaunch at Race Retro 2007
One year on, Enduro are privileged to be the main show sponsor of Race Retro (the 2007 International Historic Motorsport Show – Stoneleigh Park, Coventry, March 23-25) and will use the opportunity to relaunch the prestigious Proteus name.
Both Proteus and Enduro brands will be represented at the exhibition, as from hereon the Proteus name will be reserved for fully-built, factory-warranted cars and the sale of any other body and chassis units, while the Enduro moniker will be used for the retailing of any separate mechanical components.
Design for 'Jaguar C-Type' Coupe to be unveiled
Jaguar never made a Coupe version of the C-Type, but there will be a Proteus one if the public react positively to the stunning half scale model that will also be displayed at the show. Said Chairman Matt Beverley, "Where there has been the choice of both Roadster and Coupe versions of a sports car (eg Jaguar XK 120, 140, 150, and E-Type), many have opted for the Coupe, if for no other reason than it offers added protection from the elements. It will be very interesting to see people's reaction to the car Jaguar never built."
The stand at Race Retro will be staffed by representatives of Proteus Cars Ltd.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Spaceweasel 12:54AM (3/22/2007)
These are amazingly beautiful cars. I don't care if they are original, I just yearn to see them on the road.
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Ford Mustang 2:54PM (3/21/2007)
The curves of the coupe version are stunning. I hope it looks just like that rendering.
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chuck goolsbee 3:08PM (3/21/2007)
The C-Type Jaguar is one of the most beautiful machines ever built.
One of these photos is a Proteus replicar, and one is a real C-type:
http://chuck.forest.net/jag/z_car_photos/z_car_photos-Images/1288.jpg
http://chuck.forest.net/jag/z_car_photos/z_car_photos-Images/869.jpg
--chuck
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Fooman 5:35PM (3/21/2007)
The D is just as stunning I wonder which D they will be producing the long nose or the short nose. Perhaps even the stunning XKSS that was based on unused D Type chassis.
As for the C type... I am confused i thought the C type so aka the XK 120c, so the c type coupe will look much like the 120 coupe... With flares around the rear window to the body.
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