Beschreibung
Inspired by the looks of the iconic 1936 Jaguar SS100, but based on the engine and running gear of a 1973 Daimler Sovereign Saloon. These cars were built entirely to order, by The Steadman Motor Company / Ottercraft Ltd in Hayle, Cornwall, UK. This car was made around 35 years ago, one of only 28 produced, and was the factory demonstrator vehicle, featuring a personalised Steadman number plate. It cost over £30, 000 when new (over £200, 000 in today's money) Consequently, despite a limited production run of under 30 units, its first owners included some very wealthy buyers such as Peter de Savary - British entrepreneur and a former Chairman of Millwall F. C. and Sir Eric Pountain - Chief Executive of TARMAC Construction Company.
The lightweight TS bodywork is allied to a 4. 2-litre engine with full automatic gearbox, power steering and disc brakes all round, it offers handling and performance drivers could only dream of back in the thirties. Looks resplendent in Carmen Red with the optional black hide upholstery, 15" wire spoke wheels, folding windscreen, aero screens and double duck weather gear. The paintwork has slightly faded with the passage of time which gives it a pleasant period look of yesteryear. The new keeper is also eligible for (free) membership of the exclusive Steadman TS100 Enthusiast’s Club which holds an Annual Rally for its member's cars.
The car has been well looked after over the years, by its former Doctor owner who used the car to commute to work. There are a string of itemised bills for over £7, 000 in the history folder covering recent engine overhaul, heavy duty XJ6 springs, new TOYO tyres and inner tubes and lots more.
Although the Steadman was put together in the 1980s, it is tax? and MOT?exempt due to the age of its donor vehicle. That said, there is a current MOT valid until March 2022.
The car comes with a V5 and valuable transferable plate, comprehensive toolbag, bulging history file with maintenance history, Steadman owner’s handbook and promotional material, workshop manual, 2 sets of keys. We also have a nice pair of pre-war style Lucas King of the Road P80 chrome headlamps which would add to the authenticity of the car. (see last photo)
With original Jaguar SS cars changing hands for well over £350, 000, increasingly high quality cars such as the Steadman, Birchfield and Suffolk SS100's are starting to fetch strong prices so represent a good investment.
Car located in Lytham St Annes in Lancashire. Viewings available 7 days a week by appointment. Transport arranged at £1 pr/ mile (one way) For more info call John, anytime on the number quoted at top of the page..
History of the TS100
The TS100 was the brainchild of Bill Steadman who, like his father and grandfather before him, served his time as a coachbuilder and was associated with specialist vehicles all his life.
In the 1950’s Bill owned an SS 100 and 35 years on he wanted to recreate the graceful balanced lines of Sir William Lyons world famous Jaguar, the most beautiful sportscar ever made. The result was strikingly like the original, with its long lourvred bonnet, flowing wings and huge headlights, but using as it’s base, modern XJ6 (or Daimler Sovereign) components, making it a most practicable and usable classic
The cockpit layout is very similar to the original, with bucket seats and colour-coded dashboard with Smith’s instruments and old style switches. The windscreen folds flat to reveal two aero screens for true ‘wind in the face motoring’
The TS100 chassis reflects the pre-war twin rail design, with extra cross bracing to increase stiffness. The design of the upper sub assembly is a steel version of the 1930’s ash-framed body tub, which gives a very strong passenger cell in which the steering column, pedal box assembly and seat runners are all bolted on to the steel body/ chassis frame.
Spec includes - 245 bhp XK 6-cylinder engine, 3-speed automatic gearbox, seatbelts, full heating and demisting, 2-speed wipers/ washers, power steering, double duck weather gear, 15 inch wire wheels with power disc brakes. Production Daimler/ Jaguar reconditioned components used almost exclusively, so no problem with routine servicing.
The results of more up to date know-how and techniques, achieved something of which Sir William might have approved – a car that he would undoubtedly have produced himself in the 1930’s, if similar components and knowledge had been available to him at the time.
