Suffolk SS100
Year
1983
Fuel
Petrol
Transmission
Manual
Engine Size
3.4L
Description
“SS is the name of a new car that is going to thrill the hearts of the motoring public and trade alike….” wrote Autocar in 1931, quoting the celebrated designer William Lyons of Jaguar fame. The “SS100” gained its name from the 3 litre engine option made available in 1938 which could achieve the magic 100mph figure, spectacular in its day. Suffolk Sportscars was originally established with the exp...
Vehicle History
Important information about the vehicle's history and condition
Insurance write-off record
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Technical Data
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What this car costs to run
Modelled over 7,100 miles a year (DfT National Travel Survey, England). Ranges, not quotes — a figure marked exact is set by law for this car; everything else is an estimate.
- Vehicle tax (VED)exactHistoric vehicle class (40+ years) — VED exempt (owner must apply)
- £0
- FuelOur real-world economy data does not yet cover a 3.4-litre petrol engine, so fuel is left out rather than guessed
- Not estimated
- Insurance (UK average)The UK average premium actually paid for comprehensive cover, £566 in Q2 2026 (ABI) — an average across every driver, postcode and car, not a quote for this one. Yours turns on your age, postcode and record and on the car’s insurance group. A 17–20-year-old new driver typically pays more than this average: see our guide to the cheapest cars to insure as a new driver, or the ABI figures
- £566
- ServicingAutoza's rough estimate for this make, not survey data. Routine servicing only — excludes repairs and tyres
- £200–£450
- MOT testFirst registered more than 40 years ago, so it does not need an MOT unless it has been substantially changed in the last 30 years (GOV.UK). Owners can still choose to test it
- Not required
- Total of the figures aboveLeaves out fuel, which we could not estimate for this car, so the real yearly cost is higher
- £750–£1,050
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Questions about this Suffolk SS100
- Where can I view this 1983 Suffolk SS100?
- This Suffolk SS100 is located in Rudgwick, UK. Contact Driving Classics Ltd directly through Autoza.co.uk to arrange a viewing appointment.
- What is the asking price for this Suffolk SS100?
- The asking price is £55,000. You can contact the seller directly on Autoza.co.uk to enquire or negotiate.
- What fuel type is this Suffolk SS100?
- This Suffolk SS100 runs on petrol.
- Is this Suffolk SS100 automatic or manual?
- This Suffolk SS100 has a manual gearbox.
- Is this Suffolk SS100 MOT tested?
- Ask the seller for this Suffolk SS100's MOT certificate, service records and registration number. With the registration you can check its full MOT history free on GOV.UK.
- Has this Suffolk SS100 been an insurance write-off?
- Autoza does not check write-off records. Ask the seller, read the description in full, and run an HPI check on the registration before you buy.
- Can I get finance for this Suffolk SS100?
- Finance options may be available through the dealer. Use the free Autoza.co.uk car finance calculator to estimate monthly repayments for this Suffolk SS100 at £55,000.
- How much does this Suffolk SS100 cost to run per year in the UK?
- Modelled annual running cost (leaving out fuel, which we could not estimate for this car) is roughly £750–£1,050. That breaks down as: road tax (VED) £0 (Historic vehicle class (40+ years) — VED exempt (owner must apply)); insurance £566 (the UK average premium actually paid, ABI — not a quote for this car); servicing £200–£450; no MOT due (First registered more than 40 years ago, so it does not need an MOT unless it has been substantially changed in the last 30 years (GOV.UK). Owners can still choose to test it). Assumes 7,100 miles per year (DfT National Travel Survey, table NTS0901a, all cars, England, 2025). These are estimates, not quotes — insurance in particular varies widely with the driver's age and postcode.
- What is the annual road tax (VED) on this Suffolk SS100?
- Annual road tax (VED): £0 per year. Basis: Historic vehicle class (40+ years) — VED exempt (owner must apply). Tax it online at gov.uk before you drive it.
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