1953 Jaguar C-Type Works Lightweight
Sold at RM Sotheby's on Aug. 15, 2015.
$13,200,000Confirmed
The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $12,000,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.
The car
- Year
- 1953
- Make and model
- Jaguar C-Type and D-Type (and recreations)
- Generation
- C-Type and D-Type (and recreations) (1951 to 1957)
- Chassis
- XKC052
- Condition
- Excellent (2)Likely
Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.
Against comparable sales
Above the middle half of 3 comparable sales, 233% over its top.
Middle half of sales$1,650,800 to $3,600,000
Median$3,300,000
Sales behind it3Likely
From 3 sales of the Jaguar C-Type and D-Type (and recreations) (1951 to 1957) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $1,650,800 and $3,600,000.
Closest sales
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 Jaguar C-TypeGooding Christie's, Aug. 16, 2025 | Gooding Christie's | Aug. 16, 2025 | $3,300,000 |
| 1954 Jaguar D-Type "OKV 2" Works CompetitionBroad Arrow, March 8, 2025 | Broad Arrow | March 8, 2025 | $3,900,000 |
| Ride-Along Experience in Steve McQueen's 1956 Jaguar XKSSCars & Bids, May 1, 2026 | Cars & Bids | May 1, 2026 | $1,600 |