Vehicle Description
1937 Jaguar SS100 Replica
In 1936 they produced the first SS100 Jaguar, its name relating to
the fact it was a 100 mile per hour sports car produced by the
Swallow Sidecar Company. Its 6-cylinder, 3.5-litre engine capable
of over 125 horsepower was a winner and its chassis clothed in a
beautiful swept winged body which remains a classic to this day, is
often reproduced by British replicators. The 8' 8? wheelbase
assured maneuverability with both speed and reliability. Only 116
of the 3.5 liter models were made. A team of works cars was
successful in a variety of national and international events such
as the Alpine Trials, the Monte Carlo Rally and the RAC Rally (the
premier rally event in Britain) during which they took the
Manufacturers Team Prize. In addition, a stock car could accelerate
from the standing start to 60 miles an hour in 10.5 seconds. This
car established Jaguar as a true sports car manufacturer, capable
of winning all kinds of road races. Sadly, the production of the SS
100 ceased, because of the war. However, Jaguar's direction had
been set and soon after the war the great XK 100/XK 120 cars soon
evolved for sportsmen and the C-Type, a further evolution, was
available for the true racing competitor.
PLEASE NOTE, THIS REPLICA IS TITLE AS A 1952 JAGUAR PK
For consignment a replica of the 1937 Jaguar SS100. Deemed one of
the most beautiful designs of the mid 1930's the originals go for a
very high dollar amount, so enter the repli-car. Built by Classic
Roadsters, Inc. the 'Duke' is an approximation in fiberglass of Sir
William Lyons' pre-war roadster. The Duke designation is in light
of the company's Dutchess MGTF replica. This classically designed
automobile definitely turns heads wherever it goes.
Exterior
As replicas go, this one definitely has some quality built in and
is amazingly very much like the original much more expensive
versions of the SS100's of the day. Fiberglass bathed in maroon
paint the car comes with a hardtop, and convertible top for year
round driving. Side panels are also available to totally enclose
the passenger cabin if needed. A long cowled hood is fronted by an
elegant radiator surround and flanked on either side by large but
stunning head lighting, also present in chrome. Black fiberglass
fenders which emulate hours of English wheel time, now painted
black, are to either side of the faux cowled hood. These run
rearward and gracefully drop to create a running board which has
low front opening "suicide" doors directly above. On back the
running boards flow into the rear curved fender, and more English
wheel action, framing the boxy rear trunk which doubles as the fuel
tank of this car. Paint on this car shows a few "spider spots" some
cracking and a few scratches but retains its shine overall. A black
canvas convertible top is in nice shape and moves up and down with
ease when you want to have some open air feel. The hardtop has a
few scratches and shiny lighted Landau bars mounted to the B
pillars. 15-inch chromed wire wheels present on all 4 corners as
well as a passenger front fender mounted spare with the same
chromed wire wheel. Dual horns lead the way upfront, and an all low
slung feel to this replica classic. The "leaper" hood ornament is
atop the radiator.
Interior
Tan leather abounds inside on the door panels, and seats which
include 2 simple bomber styled tuck and roll tan leather buckets.
Black carpeting floods the floors, and the rear stowage
compartment. Upfront a wonderfully dual curved walnut dash houses
the instruments and knob and pull controls, with some warning
lights on top. A rally drilled style wood rimmed steering wheel
fronts this dash and is in perfect reach of the driver. Built into
the bottom of the dash is a neatly paced Optimus aftermarket
digital AM/FM/Cassette player tuner. On top of this dash is one of
those nifty center mounted rear view mirrors which is definitely
decidedly British.
Drivetrain
Under the hood is a modern 2.8 Liter V6 with a simple 2-barrel
carburetor atop. A 3-speed automatic is behind this peppy mill, and
power gets pushed to a Jaguar style rear end. This menagerie of
power is all packed into a tight V shaped engine bay which is well
kept and neatly wired.
Undercarriage
Steel tubular framing and steel floorpans support this car and do
so very well with no rust and just some fine patina of age. The
front of this sports car is courtesy a Mustang II front suspension,
and the rear is double coil overs, which makes for a fun drive when
taking turns too fast! (pull the handbrake!!). Disc brakes are all
around with the rear brakes being inboard next to the pumpkin.
Stainless steel mufflers are a real plus as well.
Drive-Ability
This car is great to go out for a cruise and if you desire throw it
through some corners and around sharp curves, and it can definitely
handle it. Surprising power, great handling, and snappy
acceleration, all functions were working at the time of my drive.
The hardtop is a plus, along with the side curtains to keep the
temp decent inside during a British winter. The only thing I see
not decidedly Jag is the Mustang shift lever on the hump!
OOPS!!
In keeping with the Jaguar tradition, a nice performer and
definitely a fun low mileage driver. Decent paint with a few faults
over fiberglass attached to square steel structure, and a V6 engine
shoehorned under the bonnet, and I'm ready for some leather seat
time and the activity of pushing the accelerator to the floor and
enjoying the next upcoming curve with little or no regard as to my
ultimate safety! Hey it's a Jaguar, well sort of, but definitely an
"A" ticket ride, and you will not be out of pocket for 7
figures.
PLEASE NOTE, THIS REPLICA IS TITLE AS A 1952 JAGUAR PK
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.