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Located in Paris (Fr) we are specialised in sourcing, negociating and selling, Classic, Racing and Hi

Located in Paris (Fr) we are specialised in sourcing, negociating and selling, Classic, Racing and Historic Cars .

11/07/2026

New in

Built in 1963, this Jaguar 3.8-litre OTS Semi-Lightweight benefits from an exceptional provenance and has been prepared to the highest standards for historic competition.
Originally prepared by C2C several years ago for one of its clients, the car successfully competed in several prestigious Peter Auto events before being acquired, through our brokerage, by a prominent French collector.
Under the current ownership, the Jaguar has continued its successful competition career, taking part in numerous Sixties Endurance races as well as several editions of the Le Mans Classic, proving both its competitiveness and outstanding reliability.
Fully compliant with its FIA Historic Technical Passport (HTP), this Semi-Lightweight features all the specifications sought after by the most demanding historic racers. Built on a steel monocoque fitted with lightweight aluminium panels, it is equipped with Dunlop MK9 brakes, ‘peg drive’ wheels, and benefits from a highly developed competition specification throughout.
Power comes from an all-aluminium engine featuring a ‘wide angle’ cylinder head and Weber 48 carburettors. The engine was expertly built by renowned Jaguar specialist Nick Finburgh using premium Crosthwaite & Gardiner components and produces approximately 370 horsepower, delivering exceptional performance while remaining faithful to the spirit and engineering of the period competition cars.
Ready to compete in the world’s most prestigious historic racing events, the car is offered with French registration, a current FIA Historic Technical Passport (HTP), a complete spare set of wheels, and a complete cast-iron ‘straight port’ spare engine, providing both valuable race support and long-term preservation of its mechanical heritage.
With its outstanding provenance, first-class preparation and highly desirable specification, this Jaguar 3.8-litre OTS Semi-Lightweight represents a rare opportunity to acquire a front-running historic competition car, eligible for the most prestigious international historic racing events

📷 by Remi Dargegen & Ultimatecarpage.com

10/07/2026

NEW IN JAGUAR E TYPE 3,8L OTS SEMI LIGHTWEIGHT

Unlike the D-Type, the E-Type was not initially conceived as a race car. Nevertheless, the factory supported several well-known privateers. Graham Hill, driving for Equipe Endeavour with chassis ECD400, and Roy Salvadori for John Coombs in BUY1, achieved notable successes in 1961 against the dominant Ferrari 250 GTs—despite competing with a road-based car against purpose-built racing machines. No Jaguar appeared at Le Mans in 1961. However, Coombs’ car was in fact a factory development vehicle, built with thinner-gauge steel monocoque panels. It reappeared at the start of the 1962 season as 4WPD, fitted with a wet-sump D-Type engine, improved brakes and suspension, and an aluminium hardtop. Destroyed during the Easter Monday Meeting at Goodwood, the car was rebuilt by the factory to what would become known as “Lightweight” specification.

📷 by Remi Dargegen & Ultimatecarpage.com

09/07/2026

NEW IN 💨🏁

1963 JAGUAR E TYPE 3,8L Semi Lightweight

When Jaguar unveiled the E-Type at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1961, the impact was nothing short of seismic. A surprise, first and foremost, because no prior information had filtered out regarding Coventry’s forthcoming Grand Touring car. But also because the E-Type’s silhouette instantly captivated the public. Penned under the guidance of William Lyons, combining a sporting chassis with genuine comfort and first-rate performance, the new Jaguar E-Type redefined expectations. Not to mention its astonishing price positioning at the time: three times cheaper than a Ferrari and fully twice as affordable as a Maserati…

📷 by Remi Dargegen & Ultimatecarpage.com

07/07/2026

Merci Race Car Engineering what a weekend

04/07/2026

Here we are 💨 yesterday was qualif time for Le Mans Classic 🏁 from 🇯🇵 to 🇫🇷
Let’s race today !

📷 by Ultimatecarpage.com

01/07/2026

New In Lotus Elan in 26R Specs 💨

The Elan 26R was fully homologated during the 1964 season. The race car weighed about 600 kg and its 1558 cc engine could produce between 160 and 175 hp depending on the settings. Its closest rival was the Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ, which was very light if a little heavier and also had a powerful 1.6 litre engine. Like David and Goliath, the racing Elan was also capable of matching cars with much larger displacement. While the Ferraris, Aston Martins and Jaguars outpaced the Elan in a straight line, the little Lotus was a match for it in the corners. The Elan was particularly effective on twisty or fast tracks like Goodwood.
Lotus never entered the 26R Elan under its own banner. Instead, it supported private teams, notably that of Ian Walker, who had been instrumental in developing the cars in the first place. Walker took his golden Elans all over the UK but also to the rest of Europe. Along with several other teams, the Elans have done nothing but dominate their class. The most successful 26R driver was future Lotus F1 driver John Miles. In 1966 he won the Autosport championship with
15 race victories in a Willment-prepared car. One of his most memorable victories came at Brands Hatch, against a V8-powered Sunbeam Tiger. As his bonnet came off, he was forced to make a pit stop. Once removed, he reeled in the entire field and passed the Sunbeam on the final lap.

📷 by Remi Dargegen

30/06/2026

NEW IN 🏁
LOTUS ELAN in 26R Specs 💨

For Lotus, 1962 was arguably the most important year in the company’s history. In a short space of time, they launched the revolutionary 25 Grand Prix, the first true monocoque, and the revolutionary 26 or ‘Elan’, an equally revolutionary road car. If the 25 won the British company its first Formula One championships, the Elan confirmed the small firm’s seriousness as a sports car manufacturer. Lotus founder Colin Chapman could be forgiven for not building a competition version of the Elan. However, this did not stop his customers from taking their production cars to the track

📷 by Remi Dargegen & Ultimatecarpage.com

17/06/2026

Pré Le Mans Classic testing… Circuit Dijon-Prenois®

From 🇯🇵->🇫🇷

10/06/2026

It’s Le Mans 24H so let’s have a close look at our Ex Le Mans 24H Lotus MK11

Are you ready to race ? 💨🏁

07/06/2026

We have a seat available for you!… 🏁

1964 MG B in FIA Specs available

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