Research Portfolio

1953 Jaguar C-type XKC 044

Photo: Björn-Eric Lindh (MHRF/SMA/Björn-Eric Lindhs samling/Blandade bilder 2)

Wrote full history from 1953 to the present day, biographies for all former owners, complete race history and chronology of events.

Worked with SpeedAge Books to produce a history book on the car

Curated and organised physical history file which tripled in size with new material

Worked with restorers, CKL Developments, to ensure elements of the car's history was captured in its restoration

Achievements

Second in Class in the Post War Sports Racing Class at 2025 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

Nominated for restoration award at 2025 RAC Historic Awards

Photo: Fotoracing

Worked with Chris Keith-Lucas at CKL Developments to elucidate car’s history

Increased size of the history file with new material

Photo: RREC via Pendine Historic Cars

Researched and wrote full history write-up and biographies of all owners across 92-year history.

Worked with Giles Crickmay at Frank Dale to enrich the literature by learning more about car’s current restoration

Curated and organised physical history file which doubled in size with new material

Wrote essay on the development of the Phantom II Continental

Worked with SpeedAge Books to produce a history book on the car

Achievements

Car accepted into 2026 Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance

Photo: Pendine Historic Cars

Newly found folder relating to car was fully unpacked and researched, adding another 20 years to the history of the car

Curated and organised physical history file which doubled in size with new material