1936 Jaguar SS100

In 1936 SS Cars Ltd. began producing an open two-seat sports model called the SS Jaguar 100.  Along with the saloon (sedan) version, this was the first car to bear the Jaguar name, later ad-opted for the entire marque.  Very much a hand built car, it was treated as a showcase model by the manufacturer and not more than 300 were produced.  Its rarity makes it one of the most desired sports cars.  

It has all the design features typical of and English sports car of the 1930s, sweeping curved fenders, long hood, large headlights and grille and huge wheel radius. No wonder a magazine called the SS100 “the cad’s car”. The car is powered by and overhead-valve, in-line, 2,664 cubic centimeters, six cylinder engine producing 102 horsepower.  Coupled to the four-speed transmission the car has a top speed of 90 mph and sold for about $2,000 in 1936.

Taken at the 2013 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance.

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