Model HistoryDuring the war, as SS Cars Ltd concentrated on aircraft repair and other wartime projects, William Lyons formulated the company’s plans for peace-time. Uppermost in his mind was a new saloon, a 100mph car that would be superior to anything comparable produced anywhere in the world.
Accordingly, chief engineer William Heynes designed a completely new, immensely rigid chassis frame, carrying a new Citroen-inspired torsion bar independent front suspension. Destined for this frame was an entirely new engine...
