2012-03-30 22:17:46 | Anonymous writes:

THIS 1936-37 SS JAGUAR SALOON IS AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE CAR! With a complete photograghic history of its restoration available, the car was featured in the 50th anniversary edition of the "Vintage Sports Car Club of Victoria (1995)".

Fully restored 1936-1937 SS Saloon are quite rare, particularly the small 1.5 litre models. The number # 22172, engine number 60576, body 4784 was despatched from the factory on 5th July 1937 to order number A222/12/1, and was shipped to Australia through Toyer, Kemsley to Melbourne later that year.

It has had various owners but it was Engineer Barry Frost of Murwuillimbah (registered in South Australia, "SS Jag") who deserves full credit for its final restoration. The car was also featured in the "Forerunners of Jaguar in Australia" book.

A device has been added to allow the vechicle to run on premium unleaded, without having to use lead replacement additives.

ONE OF ONLY TWO IN AUSTRALIA - ONE OTHER RESIDES IN THE TRANSPORT MUSEUM IN COVENTY, ENGLAND.

Lots of original history and pictorial records of restoration available.

Inspection strictly by appointment only!

Prospective buyer must provide current owner proof that they have the means to look after and maintain this car.

Currently for sale in Australia A$98,000

2012-04-03 01:10:53 | terry mcgrath writes:

hard to say what is exceptionally rare but there would be somthing like 50 of these cars in the world in both
1 1/2 and 2 1/2 litre and 1936 and 1937 models. On this basis I would suggest that this would not make it "exceptionally rare" ?