Unregistered

Chassis No 18040 Engine No 250739

- Documented history, still has its original logbook

- Original engine

- Well-preserved old restoration, beautiful patina

- Legendary and rare model

  

According to its original English “logbook”, this car was sold new by Imperial Motor Mart in Cheltenham and was in “Nile Blue” colour. Several owners followed: Samuel Hobson Burgess (Manchester) on the 14th December 1936, Harold Johnson (Fenton) in 1948, A. Adamson (Cambridge) in 1951, Ian Spottiswood (Sussez) in 1952, David John Jones (Wales) in 1979.

Around 1986 and through the well-known dealer Malcom Elder, it was exported to Germany for a collector in Iserlohn. It was sold in 2004 via Auto Salon Singen to a second German owner living in Zell. It was then restored according to its original specifications and remained in the same hands until the owner passed away last year. The car was registered in Germany but the current owner only has part of the German registration document (fahrzeugbrief) ; consequently, the buyer will need to re-register the car in their respective country.

Fitted with its original 2.6-litre 6-cylinder engine, this SS 100 is presented in a desirable condition, with its slightly patinated paint and its red leather upholstery in good condition. The dashboard is complete, the engine bay is clean and it is equipped with painted wire wheels and a rear luggage rack. As a true archetype of the 1930s sports roadster with its long bonet, sleek wings, large headlights, compact grille and deep sound, this car radiates speed and freedom, as evidenced by the “100” in its name: “100 mph” (160 km/h) corresponding to its top speed, very impressive for its era. And it’s a rare model, with 149 examples in this configuration.

With its well-documented history since it left the factory and its very satisfactory condition, this particular car is a superb representative of this great English classic , marking the beginning of the legendary Jaguar lineage. 

Photos © Peter Singhof