One observer has identified the main differences between the C&G replicas and original LeMans Replica as:

• Mostly Austin front and rear axles, brakes, wire wheels (Note that authentic Le Mans Mk 2 Replicas used Austin bits from new and some Mk 1 Replicas were modified to accept Austin parts);

• Scuttle in front of steering wheel is flat, not humped to fit speedometer and tachometer;

• Body appears accurate, probably better than most Oswald cars.

The same observer noted:

• He was informed that Oswald Replicas were made different from the original LeMans Replicas on purpose;

• The cockpit shape, bonnet scoop and grille were all different from an original;

• The nose is too high between the top of grille and bonnet opening (but this has been fixed on at least two Oswald cars);

• Overall they are quite well made and a credit to Mr. Oswald and others involved.

"Replicas" turn up outside the UK.  Geoff Dowdle reported that the history of post-war Frazer Nash cars in Australia probably began with a Targa Florio 421/200/198, which was in a museum in Adelaide.  He missed the opportunity to buy it when it was advertised in Road & Track, as it was quickly sold to the USA. In the 1980's, when prices of all classic cars went up sharply, this put a genuine FN out of his reach. Geoff considered building his own "replica" LeMans Replica, but could not get access to an original for measurements.

When Werner Oswald advertised wheels for the 328 BMW and the Frazer Nash in England, Geoff called him and learned Mr. Oswald was building a batch of "replicas".  Because Geoff had numerous Bristol engines, gearboxes and other spares, he ordered an Oswald kit.   Eventually he obtained a chassis, body (but not fitted), and grille.

Geoff built it up slowly over the past 8 years and eventually got it club registered in 1999.  He has since traveled only 600 miles with this car and plans to sort it out mechanically before painting and trimming it properly.

In 1997, Geoff visited New Zealand and met Bruce Clark, who then owned Mille Miglia 421/100/161 (XHX193, the "sister car" to my Mille Miglia).  He concluded it was the most fantastic car he'd ever seen and stated:

"It certainly is one of the best looking post-war sports cars ever - if I had my time over again I would have preferred a Replica Mille Miglia. Bruce let me drive his father Bill's LeMans Replica (421/100/112) which really spurred me on to finishing my replica."

Some years ago, Geoff nearly bought the last alloy body from XMG6, then being sold by Julius Thurgood.  The ultimate purchaser of that body is now reported to be building up XMG6 around this body. Dennis Jenkinson wrote Geoff at the time to advise that if he did the same, it would only be a "replica".

There have also been reported to be other Replica "replicas" made, possibly assuming the identity of crashed and written-off cars.  It could be very difficult in the future to firmly distinguish an "original" Le Mans Replica from a "replica". Denis Jenkinson was reported to have all the "facts" on this, but there isn't a serious known, current attempt to classify and identify all Le Mans Replicas