Teenage Spirit

SS = Stainless Steel or something? Its just that the letters SS and their association with things German can be interpreted in quite a different way by many.

G.Harman

: : SS = Stainless Steel or something? Its just that the letters SS and : their association with things German can be interpreted in quite a : different way by many. :

Indeed, many people don't realise that the Jaguar Car Company, before WW2, was actually called "SS Cars"...

I thought it was not quite as straight forward as that, the Jaguar name running alongside the SS name for about 10 years until about 1945 when finally the association with the German organisation became to much to ignore.

G.Harman

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: >: : >: SS = Stainless Steel or something? Its just that the letters : >SS and : >: their association with things German can be interpreted in : >quite a : >: different way by many. : >: : >

: >Indeed, many people don't realise that the Jaguar Car Company, : >before WW2, was actually called "SS Cars"... : I thought it was not quite as straight forward as that, the Jaguar : name running alongside the SS name for about 10 years until about 1945 : when finally the association with the German organisation became to : much to ignore. :

"Jaguar" was originally a name of a *product* (car) made by SS Cars Ltd. The abbreviation "SS" came out of the original name, "Sallow Sidecars".

: : "Jaguar" was originally a name of a *product* (car) made by SS : Cars Ltd. The abbreviation "SS" came out of the original name, : "Sallow Sidecars". :

Knew that 'looked' wrong! Swallow Side Cars Ltd.

It was never offically said that "SS" stood for "Swallow Sidecars Ltd." I think the reason for that was that they used Standard Motors motors and chassis so the possibility existed that "SS" stood for "Standard Sports". Lyons kept his supplier happy!

Greg.P.

Sorry G.Harman ( damduck ) yes SS = Stainless Steel

I'll assume it's a typing error but 'Sallow Sidecars' should read 'Swallow Sidecars' of Blackpool later to become Swallow Sidecar & Coachbuilding Company.

In a way they could have been called 'kit car manufacturers' in their early years as they produced vehicles using chassis etc. from other manufacturers like Standard, Austin & Fiat and produced new body shells.

Chris

It's not the size of the dog in the fight but the size of fight in the dog.

: > "Jerry" wrote in message : > news:gp6k86$glh$ snipped-for-privacy@news.motzarella.org... : > : : > : > : : > : "Jaguar" was originally a name of a *product* (car) made by SS : > : Cars Ltd. The abbreviation "SS" came out of the original name, : > : "Sallow Sidecars". : > : : >

: > Knew that 'looked' wrong! Swallow Side Cars Ltd. : >

: : It was never offically said that "SS" stood for "Swallow Sidecars Ltd." : I think the reason for that was that they used Standard Motors motors : and chassis so the possibility existed that "SS" stood for "Standard : Sports". : Lyons kept his supplier happy! :

They *were* called "SS cars Ltd." before the war, what the SS stood for is neither here nor there and it's not even relevant to the discussion in hand.

QUOTE " 'Jaguar' was originally a name of a *product* (car) made by SS Cars Ltd. The abbreviation 'SS' came out of the original name, 'Sallow Sidecars'. "

QUOTE " They *were* called "SS cars Ltd" before the war, what the SS stood for is neither here nor there and it's not even relevant to the discussion in hand. "

????????????? .... and can someone remind me WHO brought the subject of SS Cars up ?

I was once told by a vintage Jag owner SS stood for 'Standard Special' ?

Now back to model loco's .... Rail Express's last commission, a Calder Hall Power Station Class 31 looks a smart loco too.

On the subject of coal, sort off, I see from the Hornby.Com site they have bundled together the Skaledale Coal Drop etc. and reduced it in price by about 45%. Not selling too well ?

Chris

It's not the size of the dog in the fight but the size of fight in the dog.

No one is disputing that.

Remind me, who was it who first introduced "what SS stood for" to the discussion?

Have you never heard of thread drift?

MBQ

: Have you never heard of thread drift?

Yes thanks, but I don't think that you have ever heard of (never mind the meaning of) the phrase "in the context".

..and DB Schenker have just put it into storage due to the downturn in traffic levels.

Fred X

" ..and DB Schenker have just put it into storage due to the downturn in traffic levels. "

Better put my anorak & train spotters book away then :-) ( or give it back to 'JC' ).

QUOTE " Yes thanks, but I don't think that you have ever heard of (never mind the meaning of) the phrase 'in the context'. " I've got one for you ! " on the back foot "

( If you think someone MAY never have heard a phrase and then say "never mind the meaning of" what's the point in saying it ? D'oh )

Now, once again, back to model loco's .....

These special commissions / limited editions of loco's & rolling stock, based on past issues, are they a 'good' financial investment ie do you get at least you money back ?

The 'Teenage Spirit' is =A3100 incl p & p.

Chris

It's not the size of the dog in the fight but the size of fight in the dog.

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I know perfectly well what "in contect" means.

What is at issue the fact that you seem to think it's OK to introduce a theme (the meaning of SS), which may or may not have been relevant in the original context, and then slap down anyone who tries to follow it up.

Just another example of Jerry's character.

MBQ

You wouldn't know about context if it reared up and ripped you f*cking trolling bollox off - assuming that you're old enough to have any that could be found.

Standard employees were adamant it stood for "Standard Swallow". Not saying they were right, only that's what they said.

And the factory was always referred to as "Standard's", never "Triumph"!

(kim)