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The Jaguar Company, started by William Lyons in 1922, began as the Swallow Sidecar Company. It initially offered small cars based on the Austin Seven. By 1933 the name had changed to SS Cars, and larger, sportier cars were being built. Always an excellent value, the SS 100 was the car to have in the late 1930s. Capable of going over 100 mph and going from zero-to-sixty in 10.5 seconds, it revolutionized the sports car market. This 3.5-liter SS 100 has been owned by Henry Petronis for over 40 years and is typical of the cars that led to Jaguar's enviable reputation throughout the fifties and sixties - affordable, fast, reliable sports cars that took on the world in sports car racing and won.
This SS 100 3.5-liter roadster was constructed in January of 1939, near the close of the limited 118-example run of the pre-war 3 1/2 Liter Jaguar. Today, the car retains its original engine. When it left the factory, it was finished in Pillar Box Red with red upholstery. The car was dispatched on January 28th of 1939 and distributed through Henlys Limited of London to its first owner.
By the 1960s, the car was in California. By that time, it was finished in black over red leather, equipped with leather hood straps and even external exhaust routing. It was around that time, the car came into the care of Mr. Petronis. It was enjoyed for a period of time in its unrestored state. Later, it was given a full restoration. The chassis was stripped and painted in its original red, as were the axles, springs, shock absorbers and steering components. The exterior was painted in British Racing Green. Trimmed with red leather and a black canvas top, the car currently wears the quintessential colors for the model.
In 2007, the freshly restored car was brought to the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, followed by the St. Michaels Concours in Maryland. Recently, the car was sold to a California collector of sport and racing cars. In 2011, it was sold to a collector in Florida.
The 3485cc single overhead cam six-cylinder engine is fitted with two SU carburetors and offers 125 horsepower. There is a four-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel Girling Mechanical drum brakes.
In 2012, the car was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company in Amelia Island, Florida. The car was estimated to sell for $350,000 - $450,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for $462,000 inclusive of buyer's premium.
This SS 100 3.5-liter roadster was constructed in January of 1939, near the close of the limited 118-example run of the pre-war 3 1/2 Liter Jaguar. Today, the car retains its original engine. When it left the factory, it was finished in Pillar Box Red with red upholstery. The car was dispatched on January 28th of 1939 and distributed through Henlys Limited of London to its first owner.
By the 1960s, the car was in California. By that time, it was finished in black over red leather, equipped with leather hood straps and even external exhaust routing. It was around that time, the car came into the care of Mr. Petronis. It was enjoyed for a period of time in its unrestored state. Later, it was given a full restoration. The chassis was stripped and painted in its original red, as were the axles, springs, shock absorbers and steering components. The exterior was painted in British Racing Green. Trimmed with red leather and a black canvas top, the car currently wears the quintessential colors for the model.
In 2007, the freshly restored car was brought to the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, followed by the St. Michaels Concours in Maryland. Recently, the car was sold to a California collector of sport and racing cars. In 2011, it was sold to a collector in Florida.
The 3485cc single overhead cam six-cylinder engine is fitted with two SU carburetors and offers 125 horsepower. There is a four-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel Girling Mechanical drum brakes.
In 2012, the car was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company in Amelia Island, Florida. The car was estimated to sell for $350,000 - $450,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for $462,000 inclusive of buyer's premium.
2012 Gooding & Company, Amelia Island, Fl
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $350,000-USD $450,000
Sale Price :
USD $462,000
1939 SS Cars SS 100 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the SS Cars SS 100
(Data based on Model Year 1939 sales)
1939 JAGUAR SS100 3 1/2 LITRE Chassis#: 39099 Sold for USD$427,078 2022 Gooding & Company : London Auction | |
1939 JAGUAR SS 100 CUSTOM ROADSTER Chassis#: 4CRDBC123NF00911 Sold for USD$11,000 2015 Barrett-Jackson : Reno Tahoe | |
1939 JAGUAR SS 100 ROADSTER RE-CREATION Chassis#: 1RMCA6119HF000206 Sold for USD$10,450 2013 Barrett-Jackson, Las Vegas | |
1939 JAGUAR SS 100 RE-CREATION ROADSTER Chassis#: 1RMBB6115HF000518 Sold for USD$7,150 2012 Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas | |
1939 Jaguar SS 100 3 1/2 Litre Chassis#: 39098 Sold for USD$462,000 2012 Gooding & Company, Amelia Island, Fl | |
1939 JAGUAR SS 100 REPLICA Sold for USD$3,500 2009 McCormick's Auction # 47 | |
1939 JAGUAR SS 100 REPLICA Sold for USD$3,500 2009 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions - November 22, 2009 | |
1939 JAGUAR SS100 REPLICA Sold for USD$4,000 2009 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions - February 2009 | |
1939 Jaguar SS100 Roadster Chassis#: 49057 Sold for USD$277,661 2009 Bonhams - Automobiles d'Exception à Retromobile | |
1939 JAGUAR SS100 REPLICA Sold for USD$4,100 2008 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions - November 23, 2008 | |
1939 JAGUAR SS 100 DUKE RE-CREATION Sold for USD$7,810 2004 Barrett-Jackson - Petersen Museum 2004 | |
1939 JAGUAR SS 100 REPLICA Sold for USD$4,800 2003 Kruse Auction - New Braunfels, TX |
SS Cars SS 100s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1939 SS Cars SS 100's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1939 JAGUAR SS 100 REPLICA | 2007 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions February 2325, 2007 | $11,250 |
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