This 1947 Jaguar SS 1.5 Litre (chassis 413776) is offered as a partially finished restoration project and seems to be in pretty decent condition. These cars were offered in three flavors of which this four cylinder model was the least powerful–other options included 2.5 and 3.5 liter Standard-produced six cylinders. Find this one here on eBay in Santa Maria, California with reserve not met. Special thanks to BaT reader Troy W. for this submission.

Overall the car doesn’t look bad, though some bodywork, paint and trim restoration will be in order. Glass is intact as is most trim, however the seller does mention some rust in the driver’s door as well as towards the rear, lower body.

The dash’s condition remains impressive with good wood and gauges, however upholstery, headliner and carpet will all need further attention according to the seller.

Leather actually doesn’t look too bad, and with repeated and intense moisture treatments it might even be salvageable. Some might consider it too far gone, but we’re fans of old, rich-smelling and glove soft hides–especially in old British cars.

Here’s the little Standard four. Though seized, the seller has let it set for more than a year with ATF fluid inside the cylinders in an attempt to free it up–no recent attempts to turn it over have been made, however. Recent mechanical work included repair and powder coating of the exhaust manifold, rebuilt rocker arm assemblies, rebuilt carb, distributor and generator. With all that time and money invested, it certainly sounds as if the seller has faith that trans fluid would do the trick.

Rebuilt rear shocks, restored wheels and working mechanical brakes are also mentioned. If the motor is well and truly dead we think a Lotus Twin cam would make for a very interesting conversion.