2017-01-17 14:21:25 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 2/17
www.rmsothebys.com/pa17/paris/lots/1941-ss-100-jaguar-2-litre-roadster/1087368

Auction description:
Paris
Lot 138
1941 SS 100 Jaguar 2½-Litre Roadster

Chassis no. 49061
Engine no. L 985 E
Body no. 5014

€385.000 - €445.000
To be auctioned on Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Only six SS100s were delivered during 1941, and these are believed to be the very last made; as noted on its JDHT Certificate, chassis number 49061 was despatched via Henly's of London in March 1941 and registered later that year on 3 October 1941 with registration 'GLB 300', which it still carries today. The original owner is believed to be Captain George David Rollinson, who was the first registered keeper on its buff logbook from 24 April 1950. Later in 1950, it was sold to Reginald Rogerson Burton, who kept it for only 15 months, but clearly cherished his car as noted in correspondence with a later owner. He also provided period photos of his SS 100 in its original colours of black with brown leather. Burton sold chassis number 49061 to its next owner, Ronald D. Hadley, on 18 September 1951 and would keep it for another two years as recalled in characterful letters with Grahame Bull.

The SS100's life took its most interesting turn in July 1953 when an American student, Carl Avery Bross, became its new owner and registered it at his residence, the Cavendish Hotel, on Jermyn Street. Bross would later be credited as one of the first Ferrari collectors in North America, mainly collecting important Grand Prix and sports cars during the 1960s. Bross had Jaguar carry out mechanical work and had the colours changed to white and red trim during his ownership. Following this work, Bross took his SS 100 with him back to Michigan. He almost immediately ended up selling 49061 to fund another purchase. Thereafter, Dr Russell Atchison became its first long-term owner, keeping his SS 100 for 34 years.

Chassis number 49061 would enjoy a very active life with Atchison, being used in SCCA time trails and road rallies. Most importantly, Atchison lent it to the Henry Ford Museum's 'Sports Cars in Review' exhibition from 1955 to 1957, where it sat alongside D-types and other great competition cars of the time. Atchison kept his SS100 until 1989, when it was reimported back to the United Kingdom by Mr Shah of the Messenger Group, who had a considerable amount of sympathetic mechanical and cosmetic work carried out with specialists. The next custodian was marque enthusiast Grahame Bull, who went to extraordinary lengths to research and compile its three large history files, which contain a huge number of period documents and are a great credit to this SS 100. The current owner acquired chassis number 49061 in 2012 and has since spent several thousand pounds on maintenance whilst being driven gently; an RM Sotheby's specialist has been driven in this SS 100 and can report that it performs extremely well.

The current mileage stands at 52,200 miles, which is believed to be genuine.
Presented in very fine condition and with all numbers matching, including its original 2½-litre engine, this very late SS 100 can be considered as one of the finest survivors of the marque. Ready today to be enjoyed by its next owner on rallies or roads, this SS 100 would greatly complement any collection.

2018-07-15 02:44:09 | pauls writes:

Now offered at:
www.prewarcar.com/236604-jaguar-ss100

Sellers description:
Jaguar SS100
Mileage: 52,350 miles
Body Style: Convertible
Transmission: Manual
Engine Capacity: 2663cc
Fuel: Petrol
Chassis No. 49061

One of the most original, correct and unmolested SS 100's in existence. Freshly prepared for sale by marque specialist Classic Motor Cars (CMC) who went through every detail and carried out such items as installing a complete new wiring loom, rebuilding the carburettors and fuel pump, overhauling the fuel system, rebuilding the front and rear braking system mechanisms, overhauling the suspension plus much more. The sixth-to-last SS100 built, still retains its original engine, is believed to have only covered 52,350 miles from new and is complete with one of the most comprehensive history files we've ever seen which includes its original buff logbook. Previously displayed in the Henry Ford Museum at least three times plus in 2017 was invited to attend the prestigious Concours of Elegance at the Hampton Court Palace hosted by Prince Michael of Kent.

2019-07-22 16:56:50 | Richard Atchison writes:

My father Dr. Russell Atchison owned SS-100 49061 until 1988. We have a few additional pictures and some historical data if the current owner would like them. VR R.M. Atchison