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Jaguar began in 1922 as the Swallow Sidecar Company., Ltd. Sir William Lyons - 'just plain Bill' - a motorcycle sidecar manufacturer, had ambitions to move up to cars. In 1927, he used his skills to make bodies for Austin Sevens as the Swallow Coachbuilding Company., Ltd., of Coventry, England. 1931 marked the beginning of SS cars. The SS cars were built on Swallow-designed frames to 'lower the standing height as much as possible,' as Sir William put it many years later. The exhibited a distinctive long hood and low silhouette, and was the first full-sized automobile produced by the company. The first SS1 tourers had a 15 horsepower, 2-liter side-valve engine, but were not very fast. In 1934 the SS1 model was fitted with a more powerful 2.5-liter, 6-cylinder engine.
This example represents the second series SS-1 and is the final configuration of this design. These cars were derived for having a long bonnet but a feeble engine; however, the price was about one third the cost of a similarly styled Bentley. This car is one of just six known to survive with all of its original running gear. Its interior features the Lyons-designed Sunburst door upholstery that actually replicated the archway leading into Lyons' original Swallow factory; this design only appears on the SS1 models. This car was restored in 2006, to its exact original condition by White Port Restorations and is currently on its fifth owner from new.
The SS moniker disappeared in 1936, and the company changed its name to Jaguar Cars.
This example represents the second series SS-1 and is the final configuration of this design. These cars were derived for having a long bonnet but a feeble engine; however, the price was about one third the cost of a similarly styled Bentley. This car is one of just six known to survive with all of its original running gear. Its interior features the Lyons-designed Sunburst door upholstery that actually replicated the archway leading into Lyons' original Swallow factory; this design only appears on the SS1 models. This car was restored in 2006, to its exact original condition by White Port Restorations and is currently on its fifth owner from new.
The SS moniker disappeared in 1936, and the company changed its name to Jaguar Cars.
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1934 SS Cars SS1 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the SS Cars SS1
(Data based on Model Year 1934 sales)
1934 S.S. Cars Ltd. SS 1 Chassis#: 247877 Sold for USD$224,000 2022 Broad Arrow Auctions : Monterey Jet Center Auction | |
1934 SS 1 2½-Litre Tourer Chassis#: 247877 Sold for USD$132,000 2020 RM Sothebys : Driving Into Summer | |
1934 SS1 2½-LITRE SPORTS SALOON Chassis#: 248788 Sold for USD$120,849 2015 Bonhams : The December Sale | |
1934 SS1 JAGUAR 20HP TOURER Coachwork by SS Cars Ltd Chassis#: 248110 Sold for USD$99,837 2013 COLLECTORS' MOTOR CARS AND AUTOMOBILIA | |
1934 SS1 2,143cc Sports Saloon Chassis#: 248082 Sold for USD$78,039 2009 Bonhams - RAF Museum | |
1934 Jaguar SS1 Saloon Chassis#: 248082 Sold for USD$101,094 2006 Coys Auction - Fine Motor Cars & The Jaguar Legend | |
1934 Jaguar SS1 Coupe Chassis#: 248082 Sold for USD$86,592 2005 Bonhams - Les Grandes Marques a Monaco | |
1934 Jaguar SS1 4-Light Saloon Sold for USD$88,000 2002 Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction |
SS Cars SS1s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1934 SS Cars SS1's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1934 SS1 16hp Fixed-Head Coupé | 248162 | 2019 Bonhams : Quail Lodge Auction | $100,000 | $110,000 | |
1934 Jaguar SS1 Tourer | 247991 | 2011 Shannons Auctions Australian International Motor Show Auction | $120,000 | $150,000 | |
1934 Jaguar SS1 Tourer | 247989 | 2009 Bonham Les Grandes Marques à Monaco | $80,000 | $100,000 | |
1934 Jaguar SS1 Tourer | 247989 | 2004 The Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction | $65,000 | $85,000 | $100,000 |
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