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[Ray White]

This is a "must see" video for anyone who has an interest in Jaguar history.

SS = Swallow Special... from the great man himself.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ8oLTEaYnM

[Penman]

Hi

LINK ?????
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Bristols should always come in pairs.

Any 2 from:-
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[Keith D]

Thank you Ray

A very enjoyable and interesting ten minute video. That man is a pleasure to listen to. The early Jaguar story from the horses mouth, so to speak.

How I wish I could still buy an SS100 for 12,500 pounds! Does anybody know when the interview took place?

Keith
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1950 Austin A40 tourer
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[troutrunner]

Thanks for sharing this Ray, an interesting and enlightening piece of history.

Keith, it says in the video title 1977 and it was put on YouTube by Thames television.
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1937 Ford Model Y.
1939 Austin 10.
1955 Austin A30.
1958 Ford 300E van.
1961 Austin A40.
1964 Wolseley Hornet.
1965 Series2a Land Rover.
1968 Wolseley Hornet.
1994 Peugeot 405 Est. 2of.
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[peter scott]

The same man (foreground) about to race Heynes left and Newsome centre at Donnington in 1938 in three identical SS100s.

Guess who won?


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1939 SS Jaguar 2 1/2 litre saloon

[Ray White]

(Without reference to the internet). Bill Lyons was first in SS100 (DHP 734, No.31) followed by Newsome (DDU 822, No.30) and Heynes (DHP 736, No.32)

It probably wouldn't do to beat the Boss at an SS Car Club "trade" race!

[peter scott]

Indeed. Even if you are an experienced racing driver racing again those who have never raced before.
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1939 SS Jaguar 2 1/2 litre saloon