Equipment
Chrome centerlock wire wheels, Dunlop tires, Lucas King of the Road headlamps with mesh stone guards, single Fogmaster fog light, windshield, Brooklands aeroscreens, tan cloth boot cover, dual rear-mounted spares.
Condition
Clean restored engine bay showing some use and road miles. Very good paint and good interior. One of 198 2 1/2-liter cars. Discovered as a disassembled barn find by the consignor, fully restored from 2001 to 2014. Fully and correctly but done without going over the top, a car that can be driven or shown as is.
Market commentary
A fourteen year restoration always involves some compromises if only by the deterioration of the initial work and materials until the final screw is turned. This SS 100 is rather better than most, but the bidders' observations led to reservations reflected in the price realized. It's a wonderful car, bought realistically and maybe even advantageously.