1936 Jaguar SS100 2 5 Litre Two Seater Sports скачать в хорошем качестве

1936 Jaguar SS100 2 5 Litre Two Seater Sports

14th Jun, 2023 13:00 Imperial War Museum | Duxford, Cambridgeshire https://www.handh.co.uk/auction/lot/l... Notable period competition history 1937 RAC Rally winner 1937 Monte Carlo Rally entrant & RSAC Trophy winner Subject to a 10 year concours restoration Authenticated by the late David Davenport It is difficult to overstate the importance of the SS100 to the Jaguar legend. Forebear to the equally glamorous XK120 and E-Type, the two-seater was primarily marketed for competition usage which goes some way to explaining its tiny production numbers; 191 2½ Litre and 118 3½ Litre cars. To put those figures into context Bugatti made 710 Type 57s, while Bentley completed 2,422 3½ Litre and 4¼ Litre chassis. Accumulating silverware at both National and International level, the triumph of the SS100 programme helped convince Sir William Lyons to press ahead with the C-Type and D-Type ones during the 1950s (which netted five Le Mans 24-hours victories between them). Although ‘CVU 2’ did not enjoy another major win, it appeared in a variety of Jaguar brochures promoting the SS100 including a listing in the 1939 Martin got as far as shipping the SS100 back across The Pond and into the care of a dear friend in 1993 but the planned refurbishment never happened. Nevertheless, he insisted on flying over from California to interview the vendor about his intentions before agreeing to sell ‘CVU 2’ during 2010. True to his word, the seller spent the next ten or so years painstakingly returning the Jaguar to its rally winning specification. Major points of the restoration included the following: Engine thoroughly overhauled by an acknowledged specialist (the block is correctly endorsed with the ‘SS 100’ factory logo) • Gearbox professionally rejuvenated, and a new propshaft made using the original yokes • Chassis media-blasted and then hot zinc sprayed followed by three coats of specialist chassis paint • All joints of the ash frame were re-glued, with areas of ash replaced where required, then strengthened with ash gussets in critical locations; frame re-skinned; new plywood floors, all as original. New front wings fabricated using the originals as a pattern • Springs overhauled and new Silentbloc bushes fitted • Original Luvax shock absorbers overhauled and refitted; André Hartford shock absorbers replaced • Original brake shoes relined and all rods plated and refitted • Total electrical rewire using Autosparks (Lucas) wiring loom • All brightwork removed and refurbished (re-chroming undertaken by Derby Plating) • QK596 headlights restored by Vintage Headlight Restorations • Steering rack overhauled by Holman Engineering • Total interior re-trim with new leather throughout by restoration specialist John Foy using original trim patterns and detailing • New door cards, hood, tonneau cover, side screens and carpets. • All dashboard instruments overhauled and re-calibrated by a specialist The repaint was undertaken by a specialist coachwork sprayer in the original SS colour of Maroon. The car sits on its original rims refurbished by Turrino Wheels and shod with Blockley tyres. With the car are the restored SS 100 jack, tools, and a starting handle. During the restoration the car was inspected and verified by the late David Davenport of Davenport Cars Ltd (globally respected SS Jaguar specialists). Throughout the renovation the vendor was supported and advised by some of the world's leading SS Jaguar authorities such as: David Davenport, Alan Crouch, Alan Gibbons, and from Australia John Clucas and Ed Nantes. The end result is not only the nicest but also the most historic SS100 we have encountered. Surely worthy of a place in a major collection or museum, ‘CVU 2’ is testament to all that made Jaguar renowned in the first place. Worthy of close inspection and eligible for a host of prestigious events, chassis 18050 is offered for sale with a UK V5C Registration Document and compelling history file. For more information, please contact: Roy Hitchman roy.hitchman@handh.co.uk 07718 584216