2017-01-21 16:14:58 | Rob Reilly writes:

Olympia Motor Show 1935
Listed in the 2007 CJA SS100 Register

2020-03-21 10:04:51 | Chris Yent writes:

Has anyone seen this car since 2007?

2026-07-16 00:05:25 | Graham writes:

2026-07-16 00:14:02 | Graham writes:

The car still exists. It was in a feature story in Jaguar World January 2016. “The 1935 Olympia Motor Show held in October heralded a new beginning for SS Jaguar, which quite naturally concentrated efforts on the new saloons. A single SS Jaguar 100 graced the stage, overshadowed by the saloons. That sole SS 100 was the first to be delivered and bore chassis number 18002, finished in black with green trim. Photos included.

2026-07-16 01:01:39 | Graham writes:

The first SS100 delivered — chassis 18002 — debuted at the 1935 Olympia Motor Show, finished in black with green trim. It left the factory on 30 April 1936 for Mr D. G. Bird of Glasgow. Almost nothing is known of his ownership, though he appears to have kept the car until 1971, when John Tattershall acquired it. Tattershall retained it for 21 years before selling it to William Ainscough in 1992.

Later that year, Paul Skilleter prepared FIA papers noting a restoration. The car was driven in Europe, including at Spa in 2005. It then passed briefly to M. J. Hekenkamp of Belgium before returning to the UK with Gregor Fisken. Derek Hood of JD Classics bought it for his private collection in 2007, sold it, bought it back, and finally sold it again in 2015.

Like many SS100s, 18002 has lived a colourful life — cherished, raced, restored, traded, and always admired.