Oxford Diecast 76JSS003

Maroon Jaguar SS 2.5 Saloon - 1:76 Scale

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Prototype Eras
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

Manufacturer description

SS Jaguar in maroon with the registration DYX 180 .

1:76 SCALE

William Lyons launched the 2.5 litre saloon at the Mayfair Hotel in September 1935 The model was the first to carry the Jaguar name and cost ?395. It was the first four-door car to come out of the SS Company and for the following two years, the Jaguars would have coach built bodies and wooden frames. By 1938, the car had been upgraded to include an all-steel frame - a Jaguar innovation amongst small specialist car manufacturers. The SS Jaguar 2.5 litre saloon remained in production until 1949, during which time 6777 had been produced for the discerning motorists of the period.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Maroon Jaguar SS 2.5 Saloon – 1:76 Scale

The model is supplied by Oxford Diecast with manufacturer part number 76JSS003. It represents a British Railways Early Crest period vehicle and is presented in a maroon finish with the registration number DYX 180.

The die‑cast model is produced to a 1:76 (OO gauge) scale.

The real SS Jaguar 2.5‑litre saloon was launched by William Lyons at the Mayfair Hotel in September 1935 and was the first car to carry the Jaguar name. It was initially priced at £395 and was the first four‑door model from the SS Company. For the first two years the cars had coach‑built bodies on wooden frames; in 1938 the design was upgraded to an all‑steel frame, a notable innovation among small specialist manufacturers. Production continued until 1949, with a total of 6 777 units built.