2015-06-16 02:42:52 | Larry writes:

This is the most famous Dave Garroway ss100. It is white in color with brown alligator skin upholstery. It is and was fitted with the XK twin cam motor by Mr. Garroway and campaigned on many east coast race tracks.It spent many years in Denver Colorado in the custody of Steve Sim Roberts, an avid collector and Jaguar enthusiast.

2015-08-24 10:17:35 | M A Scott writes:

There is a reference to this car in "The Automobile" magazine of May 1983 in a letter from the then owner Steve Sim ROBERTS of Denver U.S.A

He mentions that it is a 1939 car and there is a photograph. This shows an attractive young lady in a swimsuit draped over the wing and the caption to the photo says "Never has the beauty of the SS100 wing-line been so well illustrated" !!

2016-12-10 19:45:53 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 1/17
www.goodingco.com/vehicle/1938-jaguar-ss100/

Auction description:
Lot 000
Scottsdale 2017
1938 Jaguar SS 100 3 1/2 Litre

2016-12-27 16:48:02 | pauls writes:

Additional description added by auction:
Lot 144 Scottsdale 2017
1938 Jaguar SS 100 3 1/2 Litre
Estimate: $450,000 - $525,000
Chassis: 39067

On September 20, 1938, this SS 100, dressed in Gunmetal Grey with Silver interior, was sold new to H.P. Terry of England, with the registration CNP 947. Mr. Terry immediately raced the car in a Jaguar-sponsored event, where it placed first - the beginning of the car's illustrious race history. Subsequently, the car was shipped to the US and in 1948 was acquired by broadcaster Dave Garroway, who a few years later became the first host of NBC's Today show. Mr. Garroway repainted the SS 100 in off-white and fitted the engine with a Roots Blower. In 1951, the car developed mechanical problems and the original 3.5-litre engine was retired.

Mr. Garroway persuaded Jaguar to send him what is thought to be the first independently sold DOHC XK120 engine from England. Requiring some bespoke adjustments, the new engine was fitted along with racing camshafts, twin H8 SU sandcast carburetors, and special ported and polished manifolds, which together facilitated a top speed of 118 mph. Between 1949 and 1952, Mr. Garroway raced the car and built an impressive competition history. In 1954, he purchased six full alligator skins and covered the seats, steering wheel, and dash in the rich brown hide, as can be seen today.

Jaguar collector Steve Sim Roberts purchased the SS 100 in 1978 and campaigned relentlessly to chronicle its history, resulting in a staggeringly comprehensive automotive file including more than 70 magazine articles featuring the car.

Eventually, the SS 100 was shipped back to the UK and acquired by Henry Pearman of Eagle E-Types and then by Luay Allawi, an investment banker and classic car collector. In 2010, Mr. Allawi obtained the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate for the car and assigned the SS 100 to DK Engineering for a comprehensive yet sympathetic recommission costing more than £40,000. The car has since been driven sparingly while receiving regular maintenance, and it is offered a correct SS 100 3.5-litre engine and gearbox.

Since its restorative work, this unique SS 100 has been used sparingly and is ready for the next phase of its history to commence under its next owner - perhaps a Jaguar connoisseur with a deep passion for the marque as well as an appreciation for this unique car's history and driving event potential.

2017-01-23 15:20:51 | Newdl writes:

I believe the high bid on this car was around $380,000. It seems it did not sell.