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49031

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 2.5 SS-100 
 Open Two Seater Red
 Right Hand Drive 
   Henlys London
 49031 19 February 1938
 L1022 E 
 4903 
  
 16 February 1938 United Kingdom
 
 1938 Dark Blue
 2013 Red
 Rest: Nice 
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United KingdomEEL181

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Record Creation: Entered on 21 December 2010.

 

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2010-12-22 14:39:31 | SSJAGUAR Data writes:

The record was updated:

  • Current Color was added: dark blue
  • Current Interior was added: red
  • Current Country was added: United Kingdom
  • 2013-04-24 13:02:29 | SSJAGUAR Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Body Number was added: 4903
  • Engine Number was changed from 1022 to L1022 E
  • Factory Interior Color was added: red
  • Original Distributor was added: Henlys London
  • Original Owner Country was added: United Kingdom
  • Notes From Heritage Record was added: Exterior Rust Red Metallic, interior red to match.
  • Replacement Engine was added: original
  • Last Seen was changed from 2010 to 2013
  • Factory Dispatch Year was added: 1938
  • Factory Dispatch Month was added: 02
  • Factory Dispatch Day was added: 19
  • Factory Build Year was added: 1938
  • Factory Build Month was added: 02
  • Factory Build Day was added: 16
  • Heritage Notes

    Exterior Rust Red Metallic, interior red to match.

    Photos of 49031

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    Exterior Photos (10)

    Uploaded May 2013:

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    Uploaded December 2010:

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    Details Photos: Exterior (1)

    Uploaded December 2010:

    2010-12-22
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    Detail Photos: Interior (1)

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    2013-04-23
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    Detail Photos: Other (1)

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    2013-04-23
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    2010-12-21 00:13:31 | Roger writes:

    Seen on motorbase:



    Coy's auction result:

    "Today's example was manufactured on the 16th February 1938, dispatched to Henlys of London on 19th February, and purchased by J M Saunders on 7th April. This beautiful SS100 has resided with the vendors since 1979, undergoing a full restoration between 1980 and 1981 by a celebrated marque expert. The matching numbers engine (1022) was reconditioned and balanced by Gordon Smith Ltd. and received little use initially as it was a spare with the car using another engine; the correct 2.5 litre engine is now fitted however, and is described as being in excellent condition.

    A detailed file including a photographic record of the restoration and engine rebuild as well as photographs of various rallies and club meetings are included along with news paper cuttings from the Guernsey Evening Star featuring the car as it was driven to the owners God-daughter's wedding in 1983. Also included in the file is an original-type buff log book, V5 document, Heritage Trust certificate and 11 old MoT certificates.

    This is a well-presented example of an exceptionally desirable model, attractively finished in blue with a contrasting red hide interior, a truly iconic British sports car. The SS100 is one of those cars which was recognized as a true classic almost while still in production and remains infinitely desirable almost seventy five years later. "

    2010-12-22 11:54:03 | pauls writes:

    Car was at auction 12/10
    www.coys.co.uk/fpA207.php

    Description above.

    2011-01-23 00:00:15 | pauls writes:

    Outcome SOLD
    Hammer Price -
    Hammer Price (inc premium) £237000

    2013-04-23 20:44:03 | pauls writes:

    Car to return to auction 4/13
    www.coys.co.uk/auction.php

    Auction description:
    Lot 429 - 1938 Jaguar SS100 2½ Litre Roadster - Original delivery engine
    Estimate: £265,000 - £300,000
    Registration Number: EEL 181
    Chassis Number: 49031

    Today's example was manufactured on the 16th February 1938, dispatched to Henlys of London on 19th February, and purchased by J M Saunders on 7th April. This beautiful SS100 has resided with the previous owners since 1979, undergoing a full restoration between 1980 and 1981 The matching numbers engine (1022) was reconditioned and balanced by Gordon Smith Ltd. and received little use.

    A detailed file including a photographic record of the restoration and engine rebuild as well as photographs of various rallies and club meetings are included along with news paper cuttings from the Guernsey Evening Star featuring the car as it was driven to the previous owners God-daughter's wedding in 1983. Also included in the file is an original-type buff log book, V5 document, Heritage Trust certificate and 11 old MoT certificates.

    This is a lovely matching numbers example of an exceptionally desirable model, attractively finished in blue with a contrasting red hide interior, a truly iconic British sports car.

    Most recently the car has been extensively overhauled by British specialists including Robert Thredder Engineering and Oakfields in Hampshire and in all respects is difficult to realistically fault.

    This is an example of one of the great pre-war two-seater sportscars built by a leading international manufacturer. It has perfect history, first-class documentation, all its original components, including the all-important original engine, and is in unrivalled condition. Cars of this quality are very hard to find in the historic car world of 2013.

    2013-08-08 16:04:53 | pauls writes:

    Car to return to auction 8/13
    www.coys.co.uk/showrooms.php

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