2010-12-22 05:11:48 | R writes:

For sale at Brian Classic & Co:

www.brianclassiccars.com/showroom/item/1937-jaguar-ss100-25ltr.html

"This particular 2 ½ litre car left the factory on the 1st July 1937 and was delivered through Henly’s London to a Mr. Head. Subsequently, the car was exported from England to the USA in 1955 by Don Schoenert of North Hollywood and would spend the next 55 years in California. Mr. Schoenert later sold the car to Bud R. Fisher of Burbank and by the time of the earliest Classic Jaguar Association SS100 register, published in 1971, the car was owned by Elliot Weiner of Escondido and described as being in restored condition in white with chrome wheels. Like many SS100’s the car’s engine was replaced at some stage in its’ life but the car’s current engine is a correct period-type 2 ½ litre, SS stamped unit. Whilst in Mr. Weiner’s hands the car was a regular show contender and in 1981 achieved a first place in the San Diego Concours ( copy newsletter on file ). Several show plaques are displayed under the bonnet along with, rather interestingly, a competitor’s plaque from the Stockton Road Races in 1956.

Although restored many years ago, this car has retained a delightful look of gently patinated condition. The paintwork, finished in ivory cellulose, is still very presentable today. All of the chromework is in excellent condition and is finished with period accessories such as mesh headlamp guards, 2 original factory spotlights together with a single screen pillar mounted one. At the rear, fishtail exhaust trims complement twin owl’s eye lamps and twin spare wheels, all of the wheels being chrome finished and fitted with classic ‘Dunlop Racing’ tyres. The interior is in black leather with a slight patina that is in keeping with sparing use and the cockpit sports an engine-turned dashboard with all correct instruments and an early wood-rim steering wheel.

The car behaves beautifully on the road and feels as fast as many 3 ½ litre derivatives. Steering is excellent, ride excellent and virtually rattle free for such an old car and would make an excellent tour and rally car, eligible and most welcome for the most important events such as the Mille Miglia, Colorado Grand, Tour d’Espana etc. It comes taxed & tested together with its’ Jaguar Heritage Certificate."

2011-06-09 13:57:30 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 6/11
www.rmauctions.com/FeatureCars.cfm

Auction description:
1937 Jaguar SS 100 2½ Litre Roadster
Chassis No. 18116
Estimate: £200,000-£230,000
AUCTION DATE:
To be auctioned on
Thursday, June 23, 2011
2,663 cc overhead valve six-cylinder engine with four-speed manual transmission, beam front axle, live rear axle and four-wheel finned drum brakes. Wheelbase: 98"

- One of only about 190 2½ Litre SS 100s built
- One of the great pre-war British sports cars
- A well-sorted, nicely presented example ideal for tours and rallies

Chassis no. 18116
This 2½-Litre SS 100 left the factory on the 1st July 1937 and was delivered through Henly's London to a Mr. Head. The car was subsequently imported into the USA in 1955 by Don Schoenert of North Hollywood and would spend the next 55 years in sunny, dry California. Mr. Schoenert later sold the car to Bud R. Fisher of Burbank. According to the earliest Classic Jaguar Association SS100 Register, published in 1971, the car was owned by Elliot Weiner of Escondido who owned it for the next 40 years and was described as being in restored condition and finished in white, the livery that the car wears today. Mr. Weiner was to own the car for the next 40 years.

Like many SS100s, the car's engine was replaced at some stage in its life, but the current engine is a correct period-type 2½ litre, SS-stamped unit. Whilst in Mr. Weiner's ownership, the car was a regular show contender and in 1981 was honoured with a first-place award in the San Diego Concours (a copy of the newsletter is on file). Several show plaques are displayed under the bonnet along with, rather interestingly, a competitor's plaque from the Stockton Road Races in 1956.

Although restored many years ago, the car has retained a delightful, gently patinated condition. The paintwork, finished in Ivory cellulose, is still very presentable today. All of the chrome-work is in excellent condition and is finished with period accessories such as mesh headlamp guards, two original factory spotlights together with a single screen, pillar-mounted light. At the rear, fishtail exhaust trims complement twin owl's eye lamps and twin spare wheels. All of the wheels are chrome finished and fitted with classic 'Dunlop Racing' tyres. The interior is upholstered in black leather with a slight patina that is in keeping with sparing use. The cockpit sports all correct instruments and an early wood-rim steering wheel.

The car behaves beautifully on the road and feels as fast as many 3½-litre derivatives. Steering is excellent, as is the ride quality, which is virtually rattle-free. Very nicely presented, this SS100 would make an excellent tour and rally car, eligible and most welcome for the most important events such as the Mille Miglia, Colorado Grand and Tour d'España, to name but a few. It comes taxed and tested together with its Jaguar Heritage Certificate.

2014-07-30 20:23:34 | pauls writes:

Did not sell High Bid of £170,000, lot 132

2018-02-09 21:36:30 | jrf writes:

Car to be at the RM Sotheby's Amelia Island auction 3/18

rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/am18/amelia-island/lots/r0062-1937-ss-100-jaguar-2-li ...

Lot Number 188

1937 SS 100 Jaguar 2½-Litre Roadster

$400,000 - $500,000

RM | Sotheby's - AMELIA ISLAND 2018 - Offered from the James F. Scott Collection

Chassis No. 18116

Engine No. P36

Body No. 4347

2018-05-06 15:06:17 | pauls writes:

Car to return to auction 5/18
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/MC18/Monaco/lots/r0065-1937-ss-100-jaguar-2-litre-roa ...

Auction description:
Lot Number 184
1937 SS 100 Jaguar 2½-Litre Roadster
€250.000 - €300.000
Offered without reserve
RM | Sotheby's - MONACO 2018 - Offered on: Saturday, May 12, 2018
Chassis No.18116
Engine No. P36
Documents: US Title

Among the most sought-after pre-war sports cars
Well-sorted example, cosmetically restored in 2013
Featured in the SS100 Registry since 1971

The car's previous owner undertook a cosmetic restoration, in which the coachwork was taken back to bare metal and refinished in deep black cellulose with a contrasting mid-blue leather interior. Chrome wire wheels are fitted, including twin spares, and as a result, the car looks quite stunning. All chrome is in excellent condition, and the car is fitted with such appropriate period accessories as mesh headlamp guards, two original factory spotlights, a single pillar-mounted spotlight and 'fishtail' exhaust trims, as well as an early wood-rim steering wheel.

This is a lovely example of the legendary sports roadster that begat the modern Jaguar. It would be ideal for the Mille Miglia Retro, the Colorado Grand and other rallies.

Addendum
Please note that contrary to the printed catalogue this vehicle will be offered with a US title.

Please kindly note this lot has entered the EU for this sale under a temporary import. The successful bidder must arrange for the bond to be cancelled either by exporting the lot outside of the EU on an approved Bill of Lading with supporting customs documentation or by paying the applicable VAT and import duties to have the lot remain in the EU.

2018-05-13 15:45:54 | Anonymous writes:

18116 Sold at RM Monaco 2018 and to be returned to the UK.

2018-05-26 10:39:48 | Anonymous writes:

#18116 Now resides permanently at Wappenbury Hall