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The SS100 was introduced in 1936 and it featured a newly developed Weslake overhead-valve engine that displaced 2663cc and created the SS marque their first real high performance machine. In 1943 the SS Company under the direction of William Lyons would change its name to Jaguar, the legendary automaker that has prospered and survived to modern times.
The 'SS' designation stood for the Swallow Sidecar & Coach building Company. It was founded by William Walmsley in Blackpool, England. The company was later relocated to Coventry.
The SS90 first appeared in 1935 and was based on a shortened SS1 chassis. It featured a long bonnet, flowing wings, cut-away doors and a short rear. It promised a top speed of 90mph but its Achilles heal would prove to be the sidevalve engine. The SS100 followed the same basic design as its SS90 sibling but rested on a 102-inch wheelbase and powered by the Standard Six with twin SU carburetors. The engine was capable of producing 104 horsepower.
One of the SS100's earliest successes came at the hands of Tommy Wisdom who won the International Alpine Trial in 1936. What was to follow was a slew of class wins in the RAC events of 1937 and 1938.
In total there were around 190 examples of the 2.5-Liter and 118 of the later 3.5-Liter cars. Production ended at the outbreak of war.
This example carries chassis number 18075 and was sent to its original in 1937 and first registered on March 29th of that year. J.M Charters of the UK was its first owner. The car later made its way to the United States and spent time in an Ohio museum as a static display for over 30 years. In recent years, it was treated to a complete restoration in Great Britain and finished in its original black livery.
The car has its original all-aluminum body, steel fenders, and optional dual spares installed.
In 2007 it was brought to Carmel, California where it was offered for sale at Bonhams auction, An Important Sale of Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia. The lot had an estimated value of $380,000 - $430,000. It failed to find an interested buyer willing to satisfy the vehicles reserve and left the auction unsold.
This was the first of the 49 Jaguar SS100s to be exported to the United States in the 1930s and the second of the 3.5 litre cars to be built. This as also the first car to bear the name Jaguar. Initially the company that William Lyons started in 1922 was called Swallow Sidecars. It because SS Cars when car production began, and in 1935 the cars were named SS Jaguars. The name reversed for all of Lyons cars in 1940, and the 'SS' was dropped after the war for obvious reasons. Jaguar's sporting tradition started with the prewar SS100, which laid the foundation for one of Britain's premier marques. During its lifetime this SS100 Jaguar has had owners in both the United States and in Europe. It now lives not far from its Coventry birthplace.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2009
The 'SS' designation stood for the Swallow Sidecar & Coach building Company. It was founded by William Walmsley in Blackpool, England. The company was later relocated to Coventry.
The SS90 first appeared in 1935 and was based on a shortened SS1 chassis. It featured a long bonnet, flowing wings, cut-away doors and a short rear. It promised a top speed of 90mph but its Achilles heal would prove to be the sidevalve engine. The SS100 followed the same basic design as its SS90 sibling but rested on a 102-inch wheelbase and powered by the Standard Six with twin SU carburetors. The engine was capable of producing 104 horsepower.
One of the SS100's earliest successes came at the hands of Tommy Wisdom who won the International Alpine Trial in 1936. What was to follow was a slew of class wins in the RAC events of 1937 and 1938.
In total there were around 190 examples of the 2.5-Liter and 118 of the later 3.5-Liter cars. Production ended at the outbreak of war.
This example carries chassis number 18075 and was sent to its original in 1937 and first registered on March 29th of that year. J.M Charters of the UK was its first owner. The car later made its way to the United States and spent time in an Ohio museum as a static display for over 30 years. In recent years, it was treated to a complete restoration in Great Britain and finished in its original black livery.
The car has its original all-aluminum body, steel fenders, and optional dual spares installed.
In 2007 it was brought to Carmel, California where it was offered for sale at Bonhams auction, An Important Sale of Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia. The lot had an estimated value of $380,000 - $430,000. It failed to find an interested buyer willing to satisfy the vehicles reserve and left the auction unsold.
This was the first of the 49 Jaguar SS100s to be exported to the United States in the 1930s and the second of the 3.5 litre cars to be built. This as also the first car to bear the name Jaguar. Initially the company that William Lyons started in 1922 was called Swallow Sidecars. It because SS Cars when car production began, and in 1935 the cars were named SS Jaguars. The name reversed for all of Lyons cars in 1940, and the 'SS' was dropped after the war for obvious reasons. Jaguar's sporting tradition started with the prewar SS100, which laid the foundation for one of Britain's premier marques. During its lifetime this SS100 Jaguar has had owners in both the United States and in Europe. It now lives not far from its Coventry birthplace.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2009
2007 Bonhams, An Important Sale of Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $380,000-USD $430,000
Lot was not sold
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 |
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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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