I wasn’t aware the couple in Sweden were also manufacturing C-types, as it puts a different perspective on matters. JLR have also gone after and successfully seen the demise of Suffolk SportCars , who manufactured replica Jaguar SS100 & C-type replicas. What they are trying to stop is anyone trading off their name & heritage. One-off & home builders aren’t worth their legal costs
Andy - the couple built a SINGLE car for their own use. As soon as Jaguar expressed concerns about their wish to build TWO more for sale the family pulled the plug. Jaguar saw an opportunity to gain a legal precedent on a soft target. A precedent that will have repercussions on the whole replica industry - not just Jaguar. The couple didn't get a "cease and desist" letter, no "dont make any more". Jaguar went for the jugular with all their financial and legal resources and forced the family to defend themselves. They used all their savings and sold their small car collection to do so. If the appeal (which is strong) cannit go ahead for lack of funding they will very likely have to sell their home. Serious.
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It is the cynical exploitation of a legal loop-hole as part of a broader strategy by Jaguar to close down the entire replica industry. Ford, Ferrari etc can use the same precedent - certainly iin Europe.
Destroying the lives of a retired couple in the process probably didnt enter register with them.
Ill conceived, misguided and despicable. A step too far. Simply WRONG.
I'm sure the vast majority of current and past Jaguar employees feel let down.