Equipment
RHD. Maroon painted centerlock wire wheels, sunroof, rear-mounted spare, pop-out windshield, rear interior courtesy light, dash clock, suicide doors, semaphores, single SU carb, hidden modern radio.
Condition
Very good paint and chrome. The gaps are a little erratic. The sunroof doesn't fit quite right. Tidy and restored underneath. The rear upholstery is original and lightly cracked, but the rest of the interior has been restored and features good leather up front and attractive wood. Represented as one of seven known survivors. A really rare piece of early Jaguar history and a sure conversation starter even if it isn't a concours car. Would be a highlight of any big Jag collection and, relatively speaking, it isn't even that expensive.
Market commentary
There can be no argument about the attractiveness of this SS Jaguar with its long hood and low roof close-coupled 4-seat passenger compartment set back on the chassis. This is a rare example with a sound and usable British restoration and it's not surprising that the consignor liked it better that the reported high bid.