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Introduced in 1936, the SS100 3.0-Litre sports car represented the pinnacle of prewar performance from the Coventry-based British automaker SS Cars Ltd. - the marque that would later become Jaguar Cars. The SS100 united a powerful 3.0-liter sedan engine with a lightweight roadster body weighing just 2,610 pounds - thereby creating a high-performance, ultra-lithe sports car. The model's name hinted at its theoretical top speed of 100 mph, and zero to 60 mph was possible in a brisk 10 seconds.
This particular car was originally sold to a bicycle company, Parker's of Bolton, in England, then exported to the United States in 1962 by Eugene Faust. It was sold to the well-known antique dealers, the Keno family, and remained in their care for 40 years. Eventually, this splendid SS100 was purchased by K. Clendenning, an active member of the Jaguar Club, and it found its way to Tom and Gwen Price in 2021.
This particular car was originally sold to a bicycle company, Parker's of Bolton, in England, then exported to the United States in 1962 by Eugene Faust. It was sold to the well-known antique dealers, the Keno family, and remained in their care for 40 years. Eventually, this splendid SS100 was purchased by K. Clendenning, an active member of the Jaguar Club, and it found its way to Tom and Gwen Price in 2021.
This SS 100 was delivered through the Parker's Bolton agency in Manchester, England, in 1938. It would spend the first 24 years of its life in the United Kingdom, before coming into the care of Eugene Faust, who brought it to New York in 1962. It remained with Faust for seven years and during that time received a restoration. Its original engine, number M 545 E, had been replaced with number M 499E earlier in its life. During the restoration, Faust replaced the original fenders, but they are still with the car as spare parts.
Ron Keno of Mohawk, New York purchased the car in 1969 and kept it for many years, driving it only during the summer and fall seasons.
The car was painted gunmetal gray for much of its life. It has recently been repainted a dark blue with a red leather interior.
In 2009, this SS 100 Roadster was offered for sale at the Sports & Classics of Monterey auction presented by RM Auctions. The car was estimated to sell for $250,000 - $350,000 and offered without reserve. As the gavel fell for the third and final time, the lot had been sold for the sum of $341,000, including buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2009
Ron Keno of Mohawk, New York purchased the car in 1969 and kept it for many years, driving it only during the summer and fall seasons.
The car was painted gunmetal gray for much of its life. It has recently been repainted a dark blue with a red leather interior.
In 2009, this SS 100 Roadster was offered for sale at the Sports & Classics of Monterey auction presented by RM Auctions. The car was estimated to sell for $250,000 - $350,000 and offered without reserve. As the gavel fell for the third and final time, the lot had been sold for the sum of $341,000, including buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2009
2021 RM Sothebys : Arizona
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $500,000-USD $600,000
Sale Price :
USD $415,000
2014 RM Auctions at Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $850,000-USD $1,100,000
Sale Price :
USD $852,500
2011 RM Auctions - London
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $310,000-USD $380,000
Sale Price :
USD $423,752
2009 Sports & Classics of Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $250,000-USD $350,000
Sale Price :
USD $341,000
1938 SS Cars SS 100 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the SS Cars SS 100
(Data based on Model Year 1938 sales)
1938 SS 100 Jaguar 3.5-Litre Roadster Chassis#: 39016 Sold for USD$434,000 2022 Broad Arrow Auctions : The Passion for the Drive | |
1938 SS 100 Jaguar 3½-Litre Roadster Chassis#: 39032 Sold for USD$415,000 2021 RM Sothebys : Arizona | |
1938 SS 100 Jaguar 3½-Litre Roadster Chassis#: 39048 Sold for USD$474,500 2018 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1938 SS 100 Jaguar Roadster Chassis#: 49049 Sold for USD$572,000 2016 RM Sotheby's : Monterey | |
1938 Jaguar SS100 3½-Litre Roadster Chassis#: 39064 Sold for USD$462,375 2016 Bonhams : The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale | |
1938 SS 100 Jaguar 3½-Litre Roadster Chassis#: 39010 Sold for USD$583,000 2015 RM Sotheby's : Monterey | |
1938 Jaguar SS100 2½ Liter Roadster Chassis#: 49049 Sold for USD$231,000 2015 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours | |
1938 SS 100 Jaguar 3½-Litre Roadster Chassis#: 39032 Sold for USD$852,500 2014 RM Auctions at Monterey | |
1938 SS 100 Jaguar 3½-Litre Roadster Chassis#: 39010 Sold for USD$451,000 2014 RM Auctions - Amelia Island | |
1938 SS 100 Jaguar 3½-Litre Roadster Chassis#: 39039 Sold for USD$852,500 2014 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona | |
1938 SS 100 Jaguar 2½-Litre Roadster Chassis#: 49028 Sold for USD$396,142 2013 RM Auction - London | |
1938 SS100 Jaguar 3½-Litre Roadster Chassis#: 39065 Sold for USD$402,737 2012 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor cars and Automobilia | |
1938 Jaguar SS 100 3.5-Litre Roadster Chassis#: 39032 Sold for USD$423,752 2011 RM Auctions - London | |
1938 Jaguar SS100 3.5-Liter Roadster Chassis#: 39048 Sold for USD$687,500 2011 RM Auctions at Monterey | |
1938 Jaguar SS100 3.5 Roadster Chassis#: 39058 Sold for USD$242,000 2010 RM Auctions - Sports & Classics of Monterey | |
1938 Jaguar SS Coupe Chassis#: 30182X Sold for USD$385,000 2010 RM Auctions - Sports & Classics of Monterey | |
1938 Jaguar SS100 3.5 Litre Sold for USD$368,500 2010 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auctions | |
1938 SS100 Jaguar 3½-Litre Roadster Chassis#: 39051 Sold for USD$330,313 2010 Bonhams - Les Grandes Marques a Monaco | |
1938 SS Jaguar 2½-Litre Drophead Coupé Chassis#: 46131 Sold for USD$154,408 2010 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia | |
1938 Jaguar SS 100 Chassis#: 39032 Sold for USD$341,000 2009 Sports & Classics of Monterey |
SS Cars SS 100s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1938 SS Cars SS 100's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1938 Jaguar SS100 2 ½ L Roadster | 49044 | 2024 Artcurial : Retromobile | $200,000 | $300,000 | |
1938 SS100 Jaguar 3½-Litre Roadster | 39083 | 2022 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | $400,000 | $500,000 | |
1938 Jaguar SS100 2½-Litre Roadster | 49028 | 2018 Bonhams : Goodwood Members Meeting | $250,000 | $300,000 | |
1938 Jaguar SS 100 3 1/2 Litre | 39067 | 2017 Gooding & Co. : Scottsdale, AZ | $450,000 | $525,000 | |
1938 JAGUAR SS100 3½ LITRE ROADSTER | 39083 | 2015 Bonhams : The Frederiksen Auction | |||
1938 Jaguar SS100 2½ Litre The Kuala Lumpur SS100 | 49034 | 2013 Coys Techno Classica | $265,000 | $285,000 | |
1938 Jaguar SS Coupé by Graber | 30182 | 2011 RM Auctions Villa d'Este | $210,000 | $300,000 | $400,000 |
1938 Jaguar SS 100 | 39027 | 2010 Bonhams Automobiles d'Exception á Rétromobile | $200,000 | $250,000 | |
1938 Jaguar 1.5-Liter | 2007 Christie's Exceptional Motor Cars at the Monterey Jet Center | $50,000 | $60,000 |
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