£7,336
1951 Jowett Javelin PC De Luxe
Brightwells • United Kingdom • 19 Jun 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1951 Jowett Javelin PC De Luxe has had a partial restoration, including paintwork, wiring, carpets and headlining. Recent brake overhaul and a lively engine contribute to the collectibility.
Condition
7
The car has been sympathetically restored with localized body repairs, new wiring, carpets and headlining. It has nice shiny paintwork and a pleasingly original brown leather interior. The car has been driven 3,000 miles since 2006.
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Manual
Transmission:
E1PC12650D
Chassis No:
Odometer:
77,000 miles
LXU480
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description A delightful example sympathetically restored about 20 years ago; De Luxe model with wooden dash and leather seats; few owners; recent brake overhaul; driven 25 miles to the sale The only car made in Bradford, the first Jowett made its debut in 1906 but the model that really put them on the map was the Javelin, a compact family saloon so far ahead of its UK-produced rivals that it had more in common with the best that Europe had to offer.
Designed by Gerald Palmer and launched in 1947, it was powered by an innovative 1.5-litre flat-four engine featuring an aluminium block and wet cylinder liners, developing 50bhp and giving the car a maximum speed of 77mph and a 0-50mph time of 13.4 seconds.
A four-speed gearbox with column change was used, feeding the power to the rear wheels and giving the Javelin performance that wouldn't feel out of place in a car 40 years' its junior.
To quote Georgano: "With its independent torsion-bar suspension front and rear, rigid unitary body-...
Points of note
£390
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£4,850
Median Price (Since 2020)
£11,097
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Aug 25 2012
Latest MOT Mileage
75,198 miles
Registration Date
1951-03-02
Recall Status
Unknown
MOT History
Passed
On Aug 26 2011 with 75,198 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Passed
On May 26 2010 with 75,073 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On May 21 2009 with 74,230 miles
There were 1 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed
On Jul 10 2007 with 74,220 miles
There were 1 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Passed
On Jul 10 2007 with 74,220 miles
Failed
On Jul 07 2006 with 74,220 miles
There were 1 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Passed
On Jul 07 2006 with 74,220 miles
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