2017-01-21 19:14:07 | Rob Reilly writes:

Listed in the 2007 Classic Jaguar Association SS100 Register

2026-02-20 15:35:23 | pauls writes:

3/26 car to be at auction:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1937-ss-100-jaguar-2-litre-8lzYJn

Seller's description:

1937 SS 100 Jaguar 2½-Litre

Colour Beige

Odometer 12,740 Miles

Engine size 3500cc

Transmission Manual, 4 speed

Steering position Right Hand Drive

Fuel type Petrol

Seller Type Private

Victoria, Australia

One of just 126 2½-Litre SS 100s in the first series built for 1936/37

First owned by Lord Charles Hector Fitzroy MacLean, 27th Chief of Clan MacLean, who later became Chief Scout of the Commonwealth

Notable Australian racing history and was later owned by John Bradman, son of Sir Donald Bradman

Comprehensively restored between 2012 and 2015, with the car returned to the road by mid-2015

Upgraded to 3½ litre specification with new crankshaft, pistons and engine components

Offered with full weather equipment including side screens

UK RHD car first registered in January 1937

First owner was Lord Charles Hector Fitzroy MacLean, 27th Chief of Clan MacLean, purchased new at age 20

Lord MacLean was later knighted by the Queen in 1971 and served as Chief Scout of the Commonwealth

Exported to Australia in late 1937 after covering 8,000 miles

Racing history including Rob Roy Hill Climb in June 1938 and several other events

Owned by John Bradman, son of Sir Donald Bradman, from April 1961 to 1964

Stored by Don Brown in Melbourne from 1964 to 2007

Restoration commenced by John Clucas in 2007

Current ownership since 2012

Restoration completed and car back on the road by mid-2015

Photographic record of the restoration work included

Driven to club events including Orange, NSW in September 2016 and The Barossa, SA in November 2017

Offered with Australian registration, exempt from technical inspection due to age

The Condition

Dispatched new in cream with blue upholstery

Body removed and chassis inspected for straightness, then painted body colour

Frame and aluminium body panels remade by Viv Horian at Art on Wheels

Body and guards painted by Art on Wheels

Detailed items as fitted when new, except indicators and left-hand number plate for rear number plate light

Hood made by Grant White Motor Trimmers

All new wheels, hubs and tyres fitted

The SS 100's low-slung body set the blueprint for Jaguar's design language, a feature of all its models throughout the 20th century. It is undoubtedly one of the prettiest cars of the pre-war era, and our example looks particularly fine in this colour scheme.

A beautiful example of the marque. The standard of the restoration, evidenced in the photo record, was evidently very good, and the car has clearly been well-kept ever since. For inclement weather, the SS 100 comes with a full hood and side screens by Grant White Motor Trimmers.

The Mechanics

2½ litre (2,663cc) engine

New 3½ litre crankshaft supplied and fitted by Crankshaft Rebuilders

New pistons and assorted engine parts supplied by Crankshaft Rebuilders

New aluminium radiator and all hoses

Four-speed manual gearbox with synchromesh on the top three ratios

Previously modified by Geoff Inglis to produce 132bhp at the flywheel at 5,500rpm with top speed of 104mph

Electric fan fitted for Australian hot weather conditions

Beyond the stunning looks, the SS 100 boasted serious performance. In period testing, Autocar recorded a 95 mph top speed, but it should be remembered that our car has been somewhat 'hot-rodded' with a 3½ litre powerplant, and is therefore reportedly capable of 104mph. Described by the vendor as being exceedingly good to drive, this early Jaguar is among the most usable pre-war sporting motorcars on the market today.

2026-03-21 19:47:25 | Capt RD writes:

Winning bid £150,0000

3/21/2026