1934 SS Cars SS 1 Tourer
- Engine
- Inline-six, enlarged to near 3.0L with period-correct crank, new connecting rods, and modified carburetion
The SS 1 was the second production model from the company that would become Jaguar, and the first entirely designed by William Lyons, debuting at the 1931 Olympia Motor Show. This 1934 two-door tourer features an underslung chassis and sweeping fenders that presaged the SS 100. Following a multi-year, extensively documented restoration costing over AUD 350,000, the car has been shown at Victorian Jaguar Concours and Australian Jaguar National Rally events, winning the Concours d'Elegance outright at the 39th Rally.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$132,000
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownCurrent vendorfull documentation
Commissioned a multi-year documented restoration costing well above AUD 350,000, with the aim of producing an exceptional road car. Has driven the vehicle fewer than 1,300 miles since completion.
Competition
- 2007Victorian Jaguar Concours d'EleganceVictorian Jaguar Concours d'Elegance
One of three appearances at this event; years were 2007, 2009, and 2010.
- 2008Australian Jaguar National RallyAustralian Jaguar National Rally
First of three entries at this rally; subsequent appearances were in 2010 and 2015.
- 2009Victorian Jaguar Concours d'EleganceVictorian Jaguar Concours d'Elegance
Second of three appearances at this concours.
- 2010Victorian Jaguar Concours d'EleganceVictorian Jaguar Concours d'Elegance
Third of three appearances; the car also attended the Australian Jaguar National Rally in the same year.
- 2010Australian Jaguar National RallyAustralian Jaguar National Rally (39th)1st — Concours d'Elegance outright winner
Judged fully authentic by the Australian Council of Jaguar Clubs; took the top concours prize at the 39th running of the rally.
- 2015Australian Jaguar National RallyAustralian Jaguar National Rally
Third and most recent appearance at this national rally.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
Full multi-year restoration with documented expenditure exceeding AUD 350,000, aimed at producing a high-quality road-going car while retaining authenticity.
Accompanied by a detailed accounting of all restoration work carried out.
- —Engine rebuild
Engine fitted with a 3½-Litre crankshaft, new connecting rods, and pistons to raise displacement toward 3 litres; new sand-cast carburettors with Teflon-coated slides and enlarged jets installed to suit the revised capacity.
Work carried out as part of the broader restoration programme.
- —Mechanical
Drivetrain rebuilt and adjusted for touring use; new knock-off fasteners fitted to the chrome wire wheels.
Carried out concurrently with the engine and restoration work.
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