1937 Jaguar SS 100 3 1/2 liter Sports Roadster
Chassis number 18106
Ask any motoring enthusiast to nominate 20 cars for a Fantasy Collection and you would not bet at long odds against there being an SS100 on the list. It was one of those rare cars which epitomizes a period. It is not just its looks that were remarkable, it was also an exceptional performer and its distinguished list of competition successes would have been even longer had not the war intervened.
When the 2 l/2 litre SS100 was announced in 1936 it was the most beautiful car in the world. The body is one of the loveliest ever designed, everything about it, from its long louvered bonnet to details such as the stone guards over the headlights, are perfect.

This is one of those rare cars which is right from every angle. The model had an exceptionally competent chassis and was soon making a name for itself in competition, it featured so often in competition results, one would be forgiven for thinking they were built in large numbers, but in fact only 314 of all types were made. The company's main preoccupation was with its saloon car range - the sports cars were intended merely to draw attention to the 'Jaguar' saloons. Until 1939 Jaguar was the name of a range of models, but the name struck a chord with the public and therefore Sir William Lyons renamed the company Jaguar in 1945.

This excellent example of these immortal pre-war sport cars was delivered new in the summer of 1937 and first registered on the 11th of June to an S. Duckworth with the registration number ABT 274. In later years as with so many of the greatest British sports cars 18106 found its way to the United States and into the long term ownership of Mr. Hugo Molnar of Palm Springs - California. During this very long period of over 30 years Mr. Molnar was known to have evented the car at the famous California racetrack - Laguna Seca.

The car has obviously benefited immeasurably from being in such a perfect climate for virtually half its life and this can be immediately seen upon inspection. The car has a three and a half litre engine with magneto ignition and a pre war SS two and half litre is also offered with the car. In recent times the car has also benefited from a thorough service by Doc's Jags specialist engineers and brand new set of Blockley tyres. The car has been newly painted its current silver color in 2005. Maroon hides grace the interior.

These landmark cars acted as the mainspring for the development of a remarkable line of post war Jaguar sports cars and 18106 is sure to provide its next custodian with much touring pleasure and if required is ready to be entered for a number of the most elite international events to be held in this season's calendar of historic motorsport.

Mechanically reliable, with unbelievable handling, sticking to any of the back roads like glue; she is fully Eligible for every major world vintage event, including, the Mille Miglia in Italy, the Colorado Grand, the Great America race, the California Mille, the Sicilian "Targa Floria", and the LeMans Retro, etc.

Doc will use her this September in the Euro "Jaguar Challenge" with 55 other classic Jaguars, through seven countries, starting in Holland and ending in Monte Carlo. Doc also intends to tour Tuscany, and Positano, Italy afterwards with this, one of the finest, most beautiful and fastest of prewar race machines ever built. Then its off by night "car train" to Budapest. (Watch for the photos and video records of this journey in October, 2005)

Nearly 70 years old, better looking than nearly all newly built sport cars, and most amazing, still better handling and faster than most. Imagine owning such a piece of historic art ! REMEMBER YOU CAN'T DRIVE A CD !
Very fairly priced @

$498,000

1937 Jaguar SS 100 2 ½ liter, magneto driven. Important and historical Jaguar recently having undergone a complete restoration in Great Brittan for Doc’s Jags. One of the best of only a few of these famous cars left. They drive and handle better than any prewar sports car. The SS100 had a very formidable race history. These cars are finally coming into their own and are being recognized for every vintage event worldwide………………

$498,000