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[peter scott]

Now Sold.
https://www.a1classiccars.co.uk/jaguar-ss-25-1939-26850/
It's very far from concours but a very nice car to drive.











https://www.a1classiccars.co.uk/jaguar-ss-25-1939-26850/
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https://www.nostalgiatech.co.uk
1939 SS Jaguar 2 1/2 litre saloon

[badhuis]

We all know someone for this car! Come on Ray, you have been waiting for this to show up for sale. More stylish than a MkVI Bentley. Perfect for a nice drive to Scotland to meet Peter and his similar car!
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[badhuis]

[Ray White]

[peter scott]

[badhuis]

Where one assumes things and do not check before writing an answer

When you pointed out this car for sale I wrongly assumed you did so because you may knew the owner, and because it was similar to your car.
I did not check the number plates or the car in detail, and would have known it was not another car but your own!

So sorry to hear about the reason for selling it Peter. Wishing all the best for your health. Hope you find a good owner for it.
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[peter scott]

Hey! No worries and thanks for your kind wishes.

Peter
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https://www.nostalgiatech.co.uk
1939 SS Jaguar 2 1/2 litre saloon

[petelang]

Peter, what a great shame you have to consider parting with this beautiful car. I do hope it stays in the UK as the Americans are always eager to steal them away.
I hope your health improves. I too am finding the things I used to do without thinking are much more taxing and just wish for a younger apprentice to assist.
There are becoming fewer people that appreciate our pre war cars, or can keep them going without very deep pockets.
All the very best to you.
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Daimler Fifteen 1934 (now sold)
Armstrong Siddeley 15 Long 1933
Daimler V8 250 1969

[Rootes75]

Firstly, Peter I hope your health improves, I wish you all the best.

Secondly, such a superb car and I know thirty years in your ownership she has been very well looked after. I very much hope she finds a new owner who looks after her for the next thirty years.
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[peter scott]

Hi Pete and Rootes,

Thank you both for your kind words. I too would prefer that the car remained in the UK and if people are put off by the price I am willing to be flexible.

My health will not improve but so long as the drugs continue to work I should not get any worse. Apparently after a few years the cancer gets resistant to the drugs and my oncologist tells me that they can transfer me onto a different drug. Unfortunately they all have nasty side effects and the one I'm on is the least bad.

Peter
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1939 SS Jaguar 2 1/2 litre saloon

[Rick]

That's such a stylish car, sorry to read of the reasons for selling, I hope the sale goes smoothly although I'm sure it'll be a wrench to see it go after all this time. But if it going means one less thing to worry about, then that has to be a positive thing in a way.

Your support over the years for things here on OCC has always been appreciated and I hope that your health battles remain manageable for a long time to come.

RJ
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[peter scott]

Thanks Rick,

Be assured I'll still be using your excellent website and forum that has given me a lot of pleasure over the years.

I've not been doing more than about 200 miles / year in the SS in recent years and I just don't have the strength to maintain an old car any more as I discovered when renewing the clutch last year. Even routine jobs like tyre changing are beyond me although I made dozens of tyre changes on the SS in the past without much difficulty.

It's not just the lack of strength. About a year ago I had a really painful left knee and my lower leg and foot had gone numb. I told my oncologist about this and he sent me for an MRI scan in case the cancer had got into my spine. It hadn't but the report told us that I had a slipped disc. Apart from the knee pain I had to be careful walking and if I tried to run I would fall over. Anyway the disc problem has subsided but I don't doubt that it could easily return if I'm not careful. I really am an old crock.

Best wishes,

Peter
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https://www.nostalgiatech.co.uk
1939 SS Jaguar 2 1/2 litre saloon

[Keith D]

Peter,

I'm very sorry to hear of your health issues and am sad that it neccessitates selling your loved car.

However I can appreciate the problems of maintaining old cars as we get older.
My vehicles get used very little these days, and when repairs under the car are needed, I resort to throwing ever spanner I have onto the floor to make sure I don't have to struggle out from under to get a spanner or tool I forgot!

I hope you get a quick sale and that the lovely Jag goes to a loving and appreciating new owner.

Keith
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1926 Chrysler 60 tourer
1932 Austin Seven RN long wheelbase box sedan
1950 Austin A40 tourer
1999 BMW Z3
Its weird being the same age as old people.
You are either part of the problem or part of the solution

[peter scott]

Thanks Keith,

I know exactly what you mean about spanners on the floor. Getting out from under my car in a confined space is struggle and that plagued me no end with my recent need to solve an issue with my starter solenoid.


Getting the starter motor out requires both exhaust down pipes to be removed.



Peter
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https://www.nostalgiatech.co.uk
1939 SS Jaguar 2 1/2 litre saloon

[peter scott]

The new owner very kindly sent me photos to show that the SS had arrived safely in Exeter.



I had fitted the "parking" radiator cap before the carrier uplifted but be assured that the leaper cap also arrived safely.

Peter
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https://www.nostalgiatech.co.uk
1939 SS Jaguar 2 1/2 litre saloon