2015-08-18 10:14:14 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 9/15
www.bonhams.com/auctions/22724/lot/117/

Auction description:
Lot 117
1937 SS Jaguar 2½-Litre Roadster
Registration no. YXG 173
Chassis no. 12538
Engine no. L1612E
£50,000 - 70,000
US$ 78,000 - 110,000

Auction 22724:
The Beaulieu Sale
Collectors' Motor Cars & Motorcycles
5 Sep 2015 13:00 BST

This SS Jaguar was delivered on 1st January 1937 to the distributor P J Evans of Birmingham and sold new to a Mr Beavon Clayton. It was originally delivered with engine number '252253'. The original four-door saloon the body was removed approximately 40 years ago and this stylish roadster body built and fitted to the original un-shortened chassis, thus retaining the longer frame's excellent handling characteristics. The steering column was extended to facilitate the creation of a long bonnet and a beautiful flowing wing line, while the body is coach built in the traditional manner, consisting of aluminium panels on a timber frame. The exterior is polished rather than painted, and the interior is trimmed in black leather. All mechanicals are said to be in good order. The engine emits a delightful Vintage-style deep burble from its 3" exhaust pipe and the SS is said to be very exciting to drive. The car is supplied with a fold-flat windscreen that can be easily refitted if required. The history file contains a V5C registration document, Jaguar Heritage Certificate, recent restoration invoices and an MoT certificate valid until August 2016.