Highlights

Very attractive car in Jaguar silver metallic with burgundy leather
One of just 400 Jaguar SS100 completed in December 2016
Single keeper and only 1,895 miles since build
Comprehensive history file documenting construction
4.2-litre straight-six Jaguar XK engine and 4spd synchro box
All-round independent suspension and disc brakes
Voluntary MOT with no advisories

The Appeal

Often the most wonderful things are the things in shortest supply. Like paintings by Renoir, eggs by Faberge and SS100s by Jaguar. Lyons built just 315 of his sleek, low sports car, and nearly 100 years on, demand to own one still far exceeds that limited supply.

Step forward, Suffolk Sportscars. Widely regarded as the benchmark for classic evocations, the firm’s SS100 is so similar to the factory car that it resulted in a court case that forced the firm to close.

Just 400 Suffolk SS100s were built. This is chassis number 10235, and it was completed in 2016. It has covered less than 1,900 miles since in the hands of a single keeper, who is a retired aircraft engineer. It is finished in Jaguar Silver metallic with burgundy leather and is a truly lovely example. The array of neat Suffolk details is evident, including the branded chrome and ‘SS’ retro-style dials.

As with all Suffolk recreations, this car is built on Jaguar running gear and takes its identity from an early 1962 MkII 2.4. The engine is the firm’s 4.2L XK straight six mated to a 4-speed fully synchromesh manual box. Usefully supplied with a voluntary MOT valid to October 2025 with no advisories, this is a beautiful example of a carefully wrought evocation of an equally beautiful car.

The vendor says:

“The car runs faultlessly and the 4.2 engine performs very well indeed

“With just 1 owner and having completed less than 2,000 miles since build, a complete history file which includes the original Suffolk build invoices accompanies this wonderful example, which drives equally as well as it looks.”

History and Paperwork

Commissioned by the current keeper from Suffolk Sportscars in 2009
Built on a donor 1962 Jaguar MkII 2.4 with chassis number 110458DN
Completed in 2016 with full details below
Same keeper through build and completion, a retired aircraft engineer
This keeper remains the registered owner
MOT valid until 10th October 2025 with no advisories
1,881 miles on MOT test and 1,893 miles showing in photos
V5C logbook registered as a historic 1962 Jaguar with registration 330 XPB
Large history file documenting the car’s creation
This includes original order/specification details from Suffolk Sportscars
Build history documented with various order letters, invoices and two photographic build albums
Suffolk Jaguar SS100 Build Manual included
Detailed build history with invoices dating from October 2009 through to completion in December 2016
Service history includes rolling road testing at CCK Historic in October 2017
New distributor, coil, performance leads and battery fitted in May 2022 at 1,808 miles

SS100 maintenance record and timeline:

09/10/2009 – Deposit for Build No: 10235 from Suffolk Jaguar (Invoice £2800.00)
15/10/2009 – Jaguar 4.2 engine supplied by Suffolk Jaguar (Invoice £2285.00)
20/10/2009 – Donor Jaguar Mk2 purchased for identity (Invoice £2285.00)
12/12/2009 – Donor Jaguar XJS purchased for mechanicals (Invoice £2285.00)
22/12/2009 – Chassis parts by Suffolk Jaguar (Invoice £15407.70)
31/03/2010 – SS100 replica wire wheels & Brockley tyres by Suffolk Sportscars (Invoice £4104.27)
11/06/2010 – Parts by Suffolk Jaguar (Invoice £7200.00)
21/07/2010 – Engine/Gearbox parts by Suffolk Jaguar (Invoice £12415.05)
01/03/2011 –Body paint by Suffolk Jaguar (Invoice £10,000)
24/03/2011 – Bodywork/Parts by Suffolk Jaguar (Invoice £14541.00)
06/05/2011 – Parts by Suffolk Jaguar (Invoice £8119.20)
06/10/2016 – Post build work carried out by Suffolk Jaguar (Invoice £587.93)
14/10/2016 – Post build work carried out by Suffolk Jaguar (Invoice £1174.99)
21/10/2016 - Post build work carried out by Suffolk Jaguar (Invoice £1092.89)
27/10/2016 – Post build work carried out by Suffolk Jaguar (Invoice £884.80)
08/11/2016 - Post build work carried out by Suffolk Jaguar (Invoice £938.00)
17/11/2016 – Post build work carried out by Suffolk Jaguar (Invoice £1262.09)
24/11/2016 – Post build work carried out Suffolk Jaguar (Invoice £584.52)
Build completed December 2016
09/12/2016 – MOT at 5 miles
10/12/2016 – Work carried out by Suffolk Jaguar (Invoice £1293.50)
15/12/2016 – Work carried out by Suffolk Jaguar (Invoice £574.20)
26/07/2017 – Inspection carried out by Suffolk Jaguar (Invoice £440.34)
03/10/2017 – Rolling road at 1,332 miles by CCK Historic (Invoice £240.00)
10/05/2018 – MOT at 1,402 miles
12/05/2022 – New distributor, Coil, Performance leads & Battery by Andersons (Invoice £546.56)
12/05/2022 – MOT at 1,808 miles
11/10/2024 – MOT at 1,881 miles

The Condition

Finished in Jaguar Silver Metallic with bright and consistent paintwork
Some small areas of parking damage on one rear arch
Some signs of micro blistering on the GRP panels as shown in photos
Burgundy leather interior appears in smart condition for its age and low mileage
Burgundy carpets in good order with quality materials
One small area of damage to driver's seat back reportedly caused by a family cat
Features a black mohair hood, side screens and tonneau cover
Equipped with stainless steel folding windscreen and aero screens
Turned alloy dashboard with SS instruments and Mota-Lita 4-spoke wood rim steering wheel
Silver painted 18" SS100 replica wire wheels with SS eared spinners
Classic Brockley tyres in good order as shown
No advisories for structural on last MOT

Specification:

Stainless steel SS folding windscreen
Aero screens
Turned alloy dashboard
SS instruments
Mota-Lita 4-spoke wood rim steering wheel
Heater
Burgundy carpets
Wind wings
Stainless steel mirrors
Black mohair hood
Black mohair side screens
Louvred alloy bonnet
Union Jack scuttle badges
Chromed radiator shell & grille
SS radiator-mounted badge
Jaguar luggage rack
Black mohair tonneau cover
Headlamp bar with ‘100’ logo
Type 40 headlamps
Headlamp stone guards
Badge bar
Lucas side wing lamps
Lucas ‘Owl’s eye’ rear lamps
Removable stainless steel luggage rack
Silver painted 18” SS100 replica wire wheels
SS eared spinners
Brockley tyres

Many have tried to evoke the original SS100, most notably Panther with the J72, but compared to the Suffolk Sportscars model, they are obvious and notable failures. We challenge even the most fastidious SS100 enthusiast to spot the differences between this car and an original. Thanks to the attention to detail, right down to SS-branded chromework and dials, plus the dimensionally accurate GRP body, it is a tough ask.

This car adds a fetching silver over burgundy colour scheme to that appeal. Thanks to its paltry sub 2,000-miles covered since completion, it is in very good order. There are a couple of minor trim marks and some light microblistering to note, but nothing requiring immediate attention.

The Mechanics

4,235cc Jaguar XK straight six engine
4spd Jaguar fully synchromesh manual transmission
New distributor, coil and performance leads fitted in May 2022
New battery installed in May 2022
The vendor states the car runs faultlessly
The 4.2 engine is reported to perform very well
Most recent MOT carried out in October 2023 at 1,881 miles with no advisories

Specification:

4.2 litre straight-six Jaguar XK engine
4spd manual fully synchromesh gearbox
Twin SU carburettors
3:54 diff
Independent adjustable suspension
Disc brakes
Stainless steel exhaust system

Suffolk Sportscars’ attention to to detail extends to the running gear, which is all-Jaguar. This car, as with all of these evocations, has the 4.2L XK straight six engine mated to a 4spd fully synchromesh manual gearbox. All of the work was done by Suffolk, and the car has covered only 1,893 miles since completion.

The joy of the SS100 evocation is that it has all the aesthetic appeal and great details of the original, but with considerably improved running gear that is still Jaguar-sourced. The engine and gearbox deliver more power and make progress easier, while the independent suspension and disc brakes provide a more engaging and surefooted drive.

This car is said to run and drive very well and comes to market with the added reassurance of a voluntary MOT that contains no advisories. The car has barely covered 15 miles since the MOT test.

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