Topic: Solved NIC#1173 - Kitcher Special based on SS1

[D-type]

  Not Colin Chapman it's too big and heavy.  Not John Tojeiro - he was a chassis man.  Not Charlie or John Cooper - again they built their own chassis.  Not Sydney Allard as he liked Ford V8, or Steyr engines. 
Could it be Oscar Moore? 

[nicanary]

Not Colin Chapman it's too big and heavy.  Not John Tojeiro - he was a chassis man.  Not Charlie or John Cooper - again they built their own chassis.  Not Sydney Allard as he liked Ford V8, or Steyr engines. 
Could it be Oscar Moore?

Not Moore. This builder is much less well-known. Nothing to do with motor sport.

[D-type]

If he's nothing to do with motor sport, I haven't a clue where to go from here.  Please unlock it so others can have a try.

[nicanary]

OK. Unlocked.

[Allan L]

Rather than hunting for the builder, let's find which SS it was. From bonnet length which looks about right for a four-cylinder and a few other clues I'd say it was an SS2 of about 1935.

[nicanary]

Rather than hunting for the builder, let's find which SS it was. From bonnet length which looks about right for a four-cylinder and a few other clues I'd say it was an SS2 of about 1935.

No point in beating about the bush - donor car was an SS1.

[Allan L]

Rather than hunting for the builder, let's find which SS it was. From bonnet length which looks about right for a four-cylinder and a few other clues I'd say it was an SS2 of about 1935.

No point in beating about the bush - donor car was an SS1.

I had the idea there was not room under that bonnet for the SS1's six-cylinder engine. A hunt for SS1 specials on t'internet doesn't help, as the only possible one is offered for sale on a website that seems suspect. . . and gives Error 522 if I try to look.

[D-type]

I found a website that calls this a "Jaguar SS1 Kitcher Special."  But  the SS1 was before SS adopted the Jaguar name. so I'll go for "Kitcher Special"

[nicanary]

I found a website that calls this a "Jaguar SS1 Kitcher Special."  But  the SS1 was before SS adopted the Jaguar name. so I'll go for "Kitcher Special"

That's it! I agree it shouldn't be called a Jaguar. Rowley Kitcher built 14 Rover specials of this type, but also on other chassis, including Talbot and Riley. This is maybe the only SS Kitcher Special. Here's a front view.

[D-type]

Allan L,
My apologies for stealing your point

[Allan L]

That's a point I am really happy to concede, if yer see wot I mean!
I still think it's SS2-based anyway . . .

[nicanary]

That's a point I am really happy to concede, if yer see wot I mean!
I still think it's SS2-based anyway . . .

To add to the confusion, the vendor claims it's fitted with a Rover engine, though a 1.5 litre SS1 engine is available (??!!.)

[D-type]

That's a point I am really happy to concede, if yer see wot I mean!
I still think it's SS2-based anyway . . .

The SS2 was a four rather than a six wasn't it?  That would explain the bonnet length.

[Allan L]

That's a point I am really happy to concede, if yer see wot I mean!
I still think it's SS2-based anyway . . .

The SS2 was a four rather than a six wasn't it?  That would explain the bonnet length.

That's why I think SS2 and I'm also confused that a 1½ litre SS1 engine is available, as it never was in period.

[nicanary]

That's a point I am really happy to concede, if yer see wot I mean!
I still think it's SS2-based anyway . . .

The SS2 was a four rather than a six wasn't it?  That would explain the bonnet length.

That's why I think SS2 and I'm also confused that a 1½ litre SS1 engine is available, as it never was in period.

Hence my question and exclamation marks....