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The sports car that earned Jaguar its name, this SS100 was built by Swallow Sports, SS Cars in 1937. When 'SS' became infamous under the Nazis, this was no longer acceptable after the war -thus a new name for the company in 1945 - Jaguar. The SS100 designation came from Jaguar founder Sir William Lyons for the recorded speed of 100 mph, a tradition later used to name the post-war Jaguar XK 120, XK 140 and XK 150. This SS100 bears the original license plate - BWX 243 from its Yorkshire delivery in April 1937. Production was brought to an end by World War II just a year later.
The Swallow Sidecar Company began its life building motorcycle sidecars. When partners William Walmsley and William Lyons began building bodies on the Austin 7, it became the Swallow Sidecar and Coachbuilding Company. Eventually, the sidecar business was dropped altogether. A new car was introduced in 1931, using a custom chassis from the Standard Motor Company, resulting in the SS1. By 1934, the firm was called S.S. Cars Ltd. The SS1 was followed by the SSII, and then the SS90, and finally the SS100, built between 1937 and 1941. Approximately 309 examples of the SS100 were built before the war ended production.
The SS100 'Jaguar' was a very capable performer. The 3.5-liter overhead valve engine was introduced in 1938, and many of the 2.5-liter cars were later uprated to this new engine.
This SS100 car still retains its North Yorkshire license plate, BWX 243, and documents dating back to the original owner, A.C. Crowther, of Harrogate, who bought it on April 13, 1937. Two more UK owners would care for the car before it was exported to the United States. The car was owned by a Mr. Brown of New Albany, Ohio, J.S. Volmer, of La Grange, Illinois, and George Stauffer of Blue Mounds, Wisconsin.
Kathy and Jerry Nell were the car's next owners. They had it restored in 1984 with the intention of showing the car. The Nells competed in 28 JCNA concours events between 1986 and 2000, winning national class trophies in the process. The car also appeared at Meadow Brook in 1988, Pebble Beach in 1999, the CCCA Grand Classic, the Chicago International Concours, and Masterpieces of Style and Speed in 2008.
The current owners acquired the car from the Nells. The car is powered by an overhead valve six-cylinder 3.5-liter engine with dual SU carburetors. There is a Moss four-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel mechanical drum brakes.
In 2012, this car was offered for sale by RM Auctions at their Monterey, CA sale. The car was estimated to sell for $300,000 - $375,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $352,000 inclusive of buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2012
The SS100 'Jaguar' was a very capable performer. The 3.5-liter overhead valve engine was introduced in 1938, and many of the 2.5-liter cars were later uprated to this new engine.
This SS100 car still retains its North Yorkshire license plate, BWX 243, and documents dating back to the original owner, A.C. Crowther, of Harrogate, who bought it on April 13, 1937. Two more UK owners would care for the car before it was exported to the United States. The car was owned by a Mr. Brown of New Albany, Ohio, J.S. Volmer, of La Grange, Illinois, and George Stauffer of Blue Mounds, Wisconsin.
Kathy and Jerry Nell were the car's next owners. They had it restored in 1984 with the intention of showing the car. The Nells competed in 28 JCNA concours events between 1986 and 2000, winning national class trophies in the process. The car also appeared at Meadow Brook in 1988, Pebble Beach in 1999, the CCCA Grand Classic, the Chicago International Concours, and Masterpieces of Style and Speed in 2008.
The current owners acquired the car from the Nells. The car is powered by an overhead valve six-cylinder 3.5-liter engine with dual SU carburetors. There is a Moss four-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel mechanical drum brakes.
In 2012, this car was offered for sale by RM Auctions at their Monterey, CA sale. The car was estimated to sell for $300,000 - $375,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $352,000 inclusive of buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2012
2012 RM Auctions - Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $300,000-USD $375,000
Sale Price :
USD $352,000
2010 RM Auctions - Sports & Classics of Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $225,000-USD $275,000
Sale Price :
USD $286,000
1937 SS Cars 100 SS Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the SS Cars 100 SS
(Data based on Model Year 1937 sales)
1937 JAGUAR SS100 2 1/2 LITRE Chassis#: 18051 Sold for USD$218,455 2023 Gooding & Company : London Auction | |
1937 JAGUAR SS 100 ROADSTER RE-CREATION Chassis#: NY30877 Sold for USD$5,720 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1937 JAGUAR SS 100 ROADSTER RE-CREATION Chassis#: 1RMBB6114HF000476 Sold for USD$11,000 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1937 JAGUAR SS 2½-LITRE DROPHEAD COUPÉ Chassis#: 46001 Sold for USD$90,852 2022 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris | |
1937 SS Jaguar 2½-Litre Tourer Chassis#: 19098 Sold for USD$201,600 2020 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction | |
1937 SS 100 Jaguar 3½-Litre Roadster Chassis#: 39011 Sold for USD$277,165 2020 RM Sothebys : Paris | |
1937 SS 100 Jaguar 2½-Litre Roadster Chassis#: 18114 Sold for USD$242,000 2019 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |
1937 Jaguar SS100 2½-LITER ROADSTER Chassis#: 18072 Sold for USD$329,500 2019 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1937 Jaguar SS100 3½-Litre Roadster Chassis#: 39007 Sold for USD$823,824 2018 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | |
1937 SS 100 Jaguar 2½-Litre Roadster Chassis#: 18116 Sold for USD$294,885 2018 RM Sothebys : Monaco | |
1937 Jaguar SS Saloon (2½ litre) Chassis#: 13198 Sold for USD$54,418 2017 Historics at Brooklands-Motor Museum | |
1937 Jaguar SS 100 2 1/2 Litre Chassis#: 49026 Sold for USD$561,000 2017 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1937 SS Jaguar 2 1/2-Litre OHV Tourer Chassis#: 19098 Sold for USD$330,000 2017 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Pacific Grove Auction | |
1937 SS 100 Jaguar 2½-Litre Roadster Chassis#: 18124 Sold for USD$319,000 2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island | |
1937 Jaguar SS 100 2 ½ litre Chassis#: 18065 Sold for USD$500,446 2015 Coys Auction - The Spirit of Motoring, Ascot | |
1937 SS 100 Jaguar 2½-Litre Roadster Chassis#: 18107 Sold for USD$429,000 2015 RM Sotheby's : Monterey | |
1937 Jaguar SS100 Replica Roadster Sold for USD$3,900 2015 Leake Auction - Tulsa, OK | |
1937 Jaguar SS100 Replica Roadster Sold for USD$10,750 2015 Leake Auction - Tulsa, OK | |
1937 SS 100 Jaguar 2½-Litre Roadster Chassis#: 18114 Sold for USD$484,000 2014 RM Auctions at Monterey | |
1937 JAGUAR 2½-LITRE ROADSTER Chassis#: 18064 Sold for USD$355,635 2014 The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale |
SS Cars 100 SSs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1937 SS Cars 100 SS's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1937 SS 100 Jaguar 2½-Litre Two-seater Sports | 18050 | 2022 Bonhams : The Bond Street Sale | $450,000 | $550,000 | |
1937 JAGUAR SS 100 3½-LITRE SPORTS TOURER | 18066 | 2021 Bonhams : The Bond Street Sale | $200,000 | $300,000 | |
1937 JAGUAR SS100 2½-LITRE ROADSTER | 18109 | 2021 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival : Collectors Motor Cars and Automobilia | $320,000 | $380,000 | |
1937 SS 100 Jaguar 2½-Litre Roadster | 18116 | 2018 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | $400,000 | $500,000 | |
1937 SS 100 Jaguar 2½-Litre Roadster | 18114 | 2017 RM Sothebys : Monterey | $400,000 | $500,000 | |
1937 SS 100 Jaguar 2½-Litre Roadster | 18123 | 2014 RM Auctions Paris | $275,000 | $300,000 | $360,000 |
1937 Jaguar SS100 2 ½ Litre | 18084 | 2011 Coys Auction Blenheim Palace | $175,000 | $220,000 | |
1937 Jaguar SS 100 2½ Litre Roadster | 18116 | 2011 RM Auctions Salon Privé | $170,000 | $200,000 | $230,000 |
1937 Jaguar 100 SS | 2007 Bonhams, An Important Sale of Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia | $380,000 | $430,000 | ||
1937 Jaguar SS 100 Convertible Replica | 2002 Toronto International Fall Classic Car Auction | $15,000 |
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