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2014-11-16 12:22:44 | Lofty writes:

Data plate from 39022 listed for sale on Ebay 251717908971. No information as to fate of car.

2014-11-20 11:19:48 | pauls writes:

Nice find Lofty!
www.ebay.com/itm/251717908971
Said to be in the US but no location given. Has a buy it now price of $1,500.

Sellers description:
AN ORIGINAL AUTHENTIC JAGUAR SS 100 IDENTIFICATION PLATE

2022-06-04 13:39:25 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.autoscout24.ch/de/d/jaguar-cabriolet-oldtimer&accountid=1677639&backurl=%2Fautos%2Fjaguar%3Fyearfrom%3D1930%26ye ...

Seller's description:

Gasoline Kitchen GmbH

8888 Holy Cross, Heiligkreuz, Switzerland

vehicle data 12.1937

87,000km

127 hp

Manual gearbox

Direct/parallel import: Yes

Displacement: 3'485 cm3

Cylinder: 6

Last test: 06/22/2020

Exterior color: red

Interior color: black

Chassis NR.: 39022

Type certificate: X

Vehicle condition Antique car

Warranty and MFK New From MFK: Yes

accident vehicle: no

Rare beauty

Fitted with the more powerful 3.5-liter engine when new

Officially there are still 37 examples of the SS 100 with the 3.5 liter engine. And here we have one of them, the one with chassis number 39022. The car was not only a welcome guest at the Mille 1000, but was also thought to have been lost for many years. And this despite the fact that this Jag has also taken part in numerous classic car events and rallies over the past 36 years with its current owner. But if you want to transfer this car into your own possession, you don't have to worry about the fact that this is a garage queen with damage. In fact, this is one of those cars that has been driven often, with love, and above all, meticulously maintained. They were very well aware of the origin of the 38 and accordingly took responsible care of this almost sacred piece of automotive history.

The interior

What wonderful baroque fittings. It is a mixture between grandmother's grandfather clock and the curves of a sculpture. No compromises were made on this car when it was restored in the mid-1990s as far as originality was concerned. Seats, steering wheel, displays, indicator lights, decorative parts, carpets, the soft top, everything is as it was then and should be today. And by the way, you sit in this car pleasantly well for a vehicle concept that was created at the beginning of the last century far away from computers and ergonomic studies. You won't find any damage or defects.

Dynamics

125 horses from 3.5 liters and six cylinders. So much for the bare numbers. More important, however, is this absolutely unique driving experience with this car. The displacement is not only noticeable, but also audible. The sound of this six-cylinder is simply breathtakingly beautiful, inimitably sporty and absolutely honest. The propulsion is more than sufficient even by today's standards and you quickly get an impression of what it must have been like back then if you drove this car quickly over an Alpine pass. Mind you, on gravel and washed-out paths. Today, given its rarity, you would certainly not want to drive this car over the Gotthard at its limit, but you could if you wanted to. One must not forget that these cars are more than just solid despite their filigree shapes and this SS 100 also comes across as a castle at second glance at the technology. Solid steel wherever you look and plastics are non-existent anyway.

The steering can be described as tight and, if you want to call it that, the steering behavior is very direct and without a time lag. One is tempted to heave the car a little faster into a corner due to the virtually non-existent tendency to roll over, if it weren't for the very manageable tire dimensions. Of course, there are limits and it is good to slowly get to grips with the handling of the SS 100 and, above all, to get used to the operation of the transmission.

According to its original purpose, you can definitely move the SS 100 in a very sporty way, but its real parade discipline is the leisurely pace. Because there, too, the Jag not only gives its occupants a good feeling, but also those who perceive these shapes, which are absolutely unusual for today, and can hardly take their eyes off this fiery red roadster, at least until it has disappeared from view. The visual dynamics of this car are rightly so, absolutely legendary.

Condition

The rare 3.5 was completely rebuilt in Austria in the mid-1990s according to factory specifications in an absolutely first-class workshop for classic SS and Jaguars in Austria (Orlainsky, Bludenz). The color combination was reversed in favor of the sporty look, the car was factory black on the outside and red on the inside. Apart from that, the car corresponds to the configuration that was delivered to Spark Motors by Henlys in London on Saturday February 12th. This also applies to the combination of chassis, body and engine, the car is traceable matching #s (fresh Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate present).

The chrome parts are free of oxidation and damage. The paint has a healthy depth all around and will be restored to an absolutely perfect condition before handover. The interior is impeccable, no scratches, split seams or torn carpets. The electrics work perfectly. Even when cold, the engine starts within a few revolutions and quickly drops to a stable idle state. Performance is definitely there. The transmission shifts with absolute precision and with normal effort. The steering has no noticeable play around the center position.

A few small signs of wear and tear have accumulated on the car in recent years, these are of course completely removed by a specialized and highly renowned specialist company before it is handed over to a new owner.

Original and original

As already mentioned, apart from the reversed color combination, the car is as far as can be traced as it was when it was delivered from the factory. Of course, the small, oval blinds are also included with the car. The engine is in its original condition (revised) apart from a later fitted heat shield above the exhaust manifold and an oil pan on the underbody. The veteran entry was extended to 2026 in June 2020 with no objections.

According to our research, this SS 100 took part in the Mille Miglia in 1987 with starting number 89. And his driver was none other than Terry Cohn, famous collector and owner of the Fine Motor Company. Cohn was a regular participant in the famous rally in Italy and a highly valued expert when it came to the very fine vehicles of the pre-war period. Cars from his hand are still considered highlights at various auctions and events many years after his death.

2022-11-14 07:57:40 | Georg writes:

Pity that the dataplate did not get reunited. It would have been good to have a photo of the plate as the link does not work anymore, naturally.

2025-10-02 12:34:10 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 11/25

www.broadarrowauctions.com/vehicles/dg25_r0027/1937-ss-jaguar-100-3-litre

Auction description:

The Zurich Auction 2025 Saturday, 01 November 2025

1937 SS Jaguar 100 3 ½-Litre

Estimate:CHF 325'000 - CHF 425'000

Chassis No. 39022 Engine No. M510E Body No. 4898 First built in 1935 by S.S.

Cars Limited, which would formally become Jaguar a decade later, the racy SS

Fitted with the more powerful 3.5-liter engine when new

One of a mere 118 examples ever produced

Matching-numbers chassis, engine, and body as confirmed by its Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate

Fully restored by Jaguar specialist Peter Orlainsky

Current long-term 31-year ownership

The pinnacle of pre-war Jaguar grace and pace

Jaguar 100 was among the marque's earliest true sports cars. The Jaguar Heritage Trust records that chassis number 39022 was assembled in Coventry on 31 December 1937, and delivered on 12 February 1938, through Henlys of London in Black exterior with a Red trimmed interior. Originally registered in North Yorkshire, it was later sold to a barrister in Middlesbrough. The high-powered SS 100 went on to race under a succession of notable drivers: John (Jack) Snowdon, Alan Ensoll—a passionate Jaguar enthusiast who also owned an aluminum-bodied XK120, C-Type, and D-Type—and finally John Coverdale, who sold it in 1958. Until then, the SS 100 retained its original English registration, GPF 170. Subsequently, the car is believed to have crossed the Atlantic to the United States. It is believed to have been owned by Jim D. Cox, who successfully presented it in classic cream white, earning a national concours award. Later, the car returned to Europe and, in 1987, took part in the Mille Miglia wearing number 89 and UK registration USV 969. It was driven by the late, esteemed collector Terry Cohn, renowned for his passion for pre-war automobiles and his commitment to driving them to rallies rather than trailering them. In 1994, it joined a Swiss collection—still retaining its original engine, body, and chassis—and underwent a complete restoration. The work was completed under the care of Jaguar expert Peter Orlainsky, based in Austria with no compromises made in terms of authenticity. Following his work, the rare Jaguar was held and maintained with meticulous attention by Orlainsky until his passing in 2021. The car underwent a service in 2022 at Oldtimer Zentrum Ostschweiz in St. Margrethen. This SS Jaguar 100 remains remarkably authentic, featuring the delightful peculiarity of its original color scheme reversed—bold red exterior with refined black leather interior. Celebrated for its history and performance, matching-numbers examples with excellent presentation such as this remain a welcome presence at the world's most prestigious concours, hill climbs, and classic motoring events.