1939 Jaguar Saloon Street Rod Some of the loveliest automotive
shapes of the 20th century on a generation of cars carrying the
Jaguar nameplate and leaping-cat radiator ornament, are found here
bearing the rakish, classic lines of this striking 1939 SS Jaguar
Saloon. The car's timeless glamour attracted the attention of the
late Stan Pfost of Florida as the subject of a unique Street Rod,
staying faithful to the Jaguar lines, with one significant and
well-considered departure: Chevrolet power, in the form of a
fuel-injected 350/350 HP LT1 Corvette engine mated to a GM 700R4
automatic transmission. The frame-off restoration on the original
body incorporates such flourishes as shaved door handles and
brightwork and a frenched rear license plate housing over a custom
tail-light panel, while also retaining the Jaguar's signature large
headlights, chromed vertical-bar front grille and sweeping
high-crowned fenders. Custom two-toned white-on-cream paint
emphasizes the car's graceful lines, and the overall look of
elegance is underscored by chromed front and rear bumpers and wide
whitewall tires on chromed wire wheels that bear the classic "SS"
octagon badge. Jaguar interiors have always been a strength of the
breed, enveloping occupants in fine materials trimmed with
lacquered exotic woods and chromed brass trim. That approach too
has been sedulously observed here, again with well-chosen upgrades
whose presence only enhances the driving experience. The handsome
tan upholstery is handcrafted Connolly leather, accented with
matching deep-pile carpeting. Beautiful burled wood on the dash,
doors and window surrounds, and on the rim of the banjo-style
billet steering wheel, which is mounted on a tilting billet column
in front of Art Deco-look Classic Instruments gauges. Power windows
and air conditioning are also welcome additions, completing this
elegant vintage Jaguar's resurrection as a thoroughly modernized
premium automobile with classic lineage. GIVE US A CALL @
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