1939 SS Jaguar 2½ Litre Saloon
Result: PASSED IN
Specifications
| Engine | In line 6-cylinder,2664cc |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 4-speed manual |
| Body Work | Saloon |
| Colour | Black/Grey |
| Interior | Red |
| Trim | Leather |
| Wheels | Wire spoke |
| Brakes | Drums |
Description
The Swallow Sidecar company was founded by William Lyons and William Walmsley in 1922. By 1926 Lyons wanted to go into coach building and the company was re-named Swallow Sidecar and Coach building and a year later the 'Sidecar' name was dropped altogether although Swallow Sidecar Company continued. In 1934 the company was renamed S.S Cars Ltd., and in 1945 it was renamed Jaguar Cars Ltd.
Pre-WW2, the Jaguar name was used as a model badge for vehicles built by the Swallow Sidecar Company (SS for short). These vehicles included the famous SS 90 and 100 variants. Post-war it was decided to change the brand, given the 'SS' moniker gained notoriety being used during the war as a reference to the Schutzstaffel- otherwise known as Hitler's body guards. Known fondly as the 'litre-cars', being they were offered as 1.5, 2.5 or 3.5-litre variants, the smallest engine of the range was 1776cc capacity and had only four cylinders. The 2.5-litre straight-six actually displaced 2664cc, while the top of the range 3485cc six was a true 3.5-litre car, giving smooth and potent performance. Elegant four-door saloons and two-door Drophead coupes were the available body styles, both cutting graceful figures and really bedding down the Jaguar mantra of 'Grace, Space and Pace'
