2011-04-28 16:51:33 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction 4/11
www.classic-auctions.com/Auctions/13-04-2011-ThePavilionGardens-1289/1936JaguarS ...

Auction description:
Lot Number: 65
1936 Jaguar SS100 2.5 Litre

Not Sold

Reg Number: BSS 100
Chassis Number: 18016
Engine Number: P33
Cc: 2663
Body Colour: Dark Blue
Trim Colour: Red
MOT ExpiryDate: March 2012
Chassis number 18015 went to Captain John Black of Standard Motors (without whom it could be argued Jaguar would never have existed), while this particular example - chassis number 18016 - was supplied new via Henlys of London to W. Roberts Esq. A keen motorist, Mr Roberts contested the 1936 RAC and Blackpool Rallies. Driving an open SS 20hp Tourer on the former event he won a first class award (a performance which may or may not have helped him secure a SS 100). Originally road registered by Devon County Council as `AOD 951' on June 4th 1936, it is not known how long Roberts kept the Jaguar. Though, an accompanying continuation buff logbook shows that the sports car had migrated to Scotland by 1960. Belonging to Robert Wilson Esq. of Kirriemuir (Angus) at the time, chassis 18016 subsequently passed through the hands of Cecil Hampstead Esq. of Wraysbury (Buckinghamshire) and Peter J. Nye Esq. of Purley (Surrey) before entering the current ownership some thirty-four years ago. Mr Hampstead was responsible for re-registering the Jaguar as `BSS 100' on June 14th 1972, while Mr Nye treated it to an extensive `ground up' restoration which included the fitting of a new aluminium body (trying to salvage original panels once they have been prised off an SS 100's ash frame is often futile).

During his custodianship the vendor has used the two-seater to explore mainland Britain and Continental Europe with trips to Scotland, Wales, Holland, France, Germany and Austria. Although no longer as smart as when it was displayed at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham in 1984 and won `1st Prize' as part of Classic Cars magazine's `Car of the Show' competition, the Jaguar nevertheless exudes a pleasing patina. Finished in Dark Blue with Red leather upholstery and presenting as an older restoration, the SS 100 is described by the seller as being in "good" condition with regard to its engine, gearbox, electrical equipment, bodywork and paintwork. Rating the interior trim as "fair", he further informs us that "the car has been unfailingly reliable during my ownership never breaking down on any of its many tours while others fell by the wayside!" Comprising a correct type but replacement pre-WW2 `SS' cylinder block allied to a performance enhancing post-WW2 cylinder head, the powerplant boasts the further advantages of a Kenlowe electric cooling fan and unleaded fuel conversion. Sporting a hood, sidescreens and rear-mounted luggage grid, chassis 18016 has enjoyed numerous outings with the Jaguar Drivers Club - its last one being a tour of the Cotswolds in May 2010. Offered for sale from long-term ownership, this delightful and notably early SS 100 (production began with chassis 18001) will be gracing H&H's Techno Classica Essen stand between March 30th and April 3rd. Worthy of close inspection, it is accompanied by a MOT certificate valid until March 2012.

2012-01-08 21:49:42 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:
www.handh.co.uk

Description same as above.

2012-03-25 22:59:18 | pauls writes:

Car to return to auction 4/12
www.classic-auctions.com/Auctions/19-04-2012-TheImperialWarMuseum-1312/1936Jagua ...

Auction description essentially same as above.

2012-04-14 12:31:50 | Pekka T. writes:

Car withdrawn from auction at The Imperial War Museum.