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1938 Jaguar SS100 2.5 Roadster Cassis No 49029 with Heritage Certificate. One of just 198 built • with an estimated 120 • 140 still in existence. Historic classic with an attractive reserve price. The Jaguar SS100 is instantly recognisable. Its long-bonnet and low-slung profile give it a distinctive appearance that remains unmistakeable almost 90 years after its introduction. It was the car that firmly established Jaguar among the leading sports car manufacturers of its day, and the first of William Lyons. The "100" referred to its intended top speed of 100 mph - a figure that placed the SS100 among the fastest sports cars of the 1930s. An SS100 famous won the Alpine Trial ahead of Bugatti, while the model also agreed a number of impressionable results in contemporary competition. This elegant British sports car was not only knitting in appearance, but also offered the action and driving characteristics required to compete at the highest level. This particular car, chassis no. 49029, was completed on 5 January 1938 and sold to a Mr Brown with racing in mind. By 1952, it was registered in Texas, where it is documented as having undergone a thorough and high-quality restoration. In 2003, the current owner discovered the car among the other vehicles in the Strander Collection on Funen, Denmark. Since then, it has been driven only exceptionally, primarily in dry and fair weather. Through its current ownership, the car has been maintained by a local specialist, and this is reflected in the condition of its mechanicals. The engine runs smoothly and performs as it should. The car also presents well, with attractive paintwork and a well-preserved interior, although it is not intended to be a concours example. For those washing to further enhancement its cosmetic finish, some of the chrome could benefit from additional polishing. This would be a straightforward job, that would further enhance the car. It is not every day that a car of this rarity comes to auction - specifically one offered with a reserve price that makes it well worth following closely. Model: Jaguar SS100 Year: 1938 Engine: 2.5-litre, six-cylinder. Transmission: Manual Odometer reading: Unknown Purchased cars must be collected no later than 30 October 3 pm Please note: The item is subject to the Anti-Money Laundering Act. In the event of a hammer price of DKK 50,000 or more, including buyer ^s premium, the buyer must submit a copy of a valid photo ID and proof of address in order to collect the item.
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1938 Jaguar SS100 2.5 Roadster
1938 Jaguar SS100 2.5 Roadster, chassis No. 49029 with Heritage Certificate, one of just 198 built, attractive reserve price, historic classic with distinctive long bonnet profile.
Estimate
160.858 €(1.200.000 kr.)–214.477 €(1.600.000 kr.)
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Price checked 23/10/2026, 01:22:16
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4d 19h 3mLot Details
- Lot #
- 89
- Currency
- DKK
- Location
- Kongens Lyngby, DK
- Lot Ends
- 27 Oct 2026, 20:45:00
- Auction Ends
- 27 Oct 2026, 00:00:00
- Auction Started
- 27 Oct 2026
- Lots in Auction
- 98