2024-09-01 19:24:36 | Rob Reilly writes:

Pictured in Allan Crouch's book SS & Jaguar Cars 1936-1951

2024-11-20 03:55:27 | Roy Cousins writes:

This car belongs to noted automotive artist Michael Turner and is maintained in excellent condition.

2026-04-12 00:13:52 | Reno writes:

for sale on Goodwood Members Meeting

cars.bonhams.com/auction/31854/lot/138/1939-ss-100-jaguar-312-litre-sports-chass ...

Description:

This Jaguar SS100 was bought by the renowned aviation and motoring artist Michael Turner in September 1955 and owned by him until his death in December 2025 - just over 70 years. Apparently laid up during WW2, the SS had been enthusiastically campaigned in races and hill climbs by a previous owner, whose five pages of notes for the period 1948-1952 may be found within the history file. These notes detail competitive outings at Silverstone, Croft, Goodwood, Prescott and various other venues, as well as its specification and modifications made. There are invoices dated 1949 and 1952 detailing work done, including the fitting of cycle wings to improve competition performance. Also on file is an old-style logbook recording Michael Turner as new owner on 29th September 1955, and confirming the chassis and engine numbers. Invoices dating from 1955-1958 show that the engine, gearbox and front axle were rebuilt at that time.
'DTF 28' was Michael's daily driver (including trips to events such as the 1957 British Grand Prix at Aintree) until marriage in 1960 and the requirement for something more 'sensible' (realised in the form of an Austin A40) saw the SS100 set aside for special outings as a cherished member of the family. Over the years the car attended numerous events and rallies including the SS100 50th Anniversary in 1986, the 1998 Goodwood Revival (not as competitor!), Silverstone, Prescott, and in more recent years, an annual run at the Kop hill climb. Michael and 'DTF 28' became a well-known car and owner combination, written about in articles in magazines such as The Automobile and Octane (see file).
During 1982/1983 Antique Automobiles carried out various works including cleaning the cooling system, fitting new core plugs, cleaning and resealing the fuel tank, rebuilding the carburettors, overhauling the front suspension, rebuilding the brakes, rewiring the electrics, and completely retrimming the interior, etc, etc (invoices on file). In 1988 the radiator was reconditioned with a new element.
During 1996/1997, a complete strip-down and comprehensive restoration was undertaken by James E Pearce. The body was repaired and some ash frame members renewed. The cycle wings were replaced with standard SS100-style wings and correct headlamps fitted (the old cycle wings are available). The car was repainted in dark blue. Details of all other work undertaken during this comprehensive restoration are detailed in the accompanying invoices. There are photographs of the restoration work together with others taken, including those featured in this catalogue at Silverstone in 1997 and Goodwood in 1998, and of Michael and his Chipmunk aircraft. During 2001 the steering, water pump, cylinder head, valves, etc were rebuilt, while in 2016 the dynamo was overhauled.