SS 1

SS 1
1935 Airline Saloon
Overview
Manufacturer
Production1931–1936
Body and chassis
ClassSports saloon
Body styleIn order of introduction —
2-door 4-seater:
  • Fixed head coupé
  • Tourer
  • Sports saloon
  • Airline sports saloon
  • Drophead coupé
LayoutFront engine rear wheel drive
RelatedStandard Flying Sixteen/Twenty
Chronology
PredecessorSwallow bodied Standard Fifteen
Successor4/5-seater SS Jaguar 2½ litre

The SS 1 (the top of its radiator says 'SS One') is a British two-door sports saloon and tourer built by Swallow Coachbuilding Company in Foleshill, Coventry, England. It was first presented to the public at the 1931 London Motor Show.[1] In slightly modified form, it went on to be manufactured between 1932 and 1936,[2][3] during which time 148 cars were built.

  1. ^ "The Lyons share – interview with WL". Motor. 19 February 1972. pp. 18–21.
  2. ^ 1934 Jaguar SS1 Bonhams- The December sale 2015 www.classicdriver.com, accessed 5 October 2019
  3. ^ Cliff Chambers/ Ellen Dewar: SS1 Saloon Review 08.10.2017 www.tradeuniquecars.com.au,, accessed 5 October 2019