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ian Howell
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What is /was it?

Post by ian Howell »

Whilst I was putting the Xmas decorations back in the loft, I found a box of Jowett oddments that included a chassis plate. (I think I got it at a car boot sale).

It is 1 1/2" x 2 1/2" and has very plain engraved lettering as follows: -

MADE BY ( with a big gap in between), with the words JOWETT CARS, LIMITED in a curve across, below and between the above words, and then IDLE and BRADFORD in two lines below that.

Then below that again it says: - CAR No.41803 and TYPE D.

What was a 'Type D'? When was this car built? Is this label of special interest to anyone?
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george garside
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Post by george garside »

Ian
1924 model year but not sure what the type D stands for. Is it a designation used for long chassis vehicles (assuming shorts were type C) and pre ww1 A & B or is the D for delux - but this is pure guesswork.
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Tony Fearn
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Post by Tony Fearn »

Hi Ian,

Perhaps the wider Jowetteering fraternity through the medium of the 'Jowetteer' could give a definitive answer if there's nothing in 'The Complete Jowett History'.

Regards,

Tony.
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ian Howell
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Joined: Thu Feb 09, 2006 10:46 am
Your interest in the forum: From 1962 to '63, CA Bradord LLG 125 (Repaired and used).
From 1966 to '67 Black deLuxe Javelin LDF 738 (Scrapped with broken chassis)
From 1967 to '87 Black de Luxe Javelin MKC 1 (later 6469TU). (Sold as non-runner with tons of spares, 1987)
From about 1980 to '87 ex WD Jowett stationary engine. (Sold on)
From 1966 to present, 1930 Long Four Fabric Saloon, Dark Blue / Black.
Taken in a part-repaired state to the 2010 Centenary Rally, returned to a roadworthy state by 2013.
Given Name: Ian
Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex, England
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Post by ian Howell »

Sadly I do not have a copy of 'The Complete Jowett History' (even after the last Xmas!). Can anyone shed more light?
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george garside
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Post by george garside »

have now managed to have a look in the complete jowett history & my guess was right. The D was the long four.

"the 1922 motor show saw the introduction of the long four, or full four seater,designated type D".

complete jowet history page 30

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ian Howell
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Joined: Thu Feb 09, 2006 10:46 am
Your interest in the forum: From 1962 to '63, CA Bradord LLG 125 (Repaired and used).
From 1966 to '67 Black deLuxe Javelin LDF 738 (Scrapped with broken chassis)
From 1967 to '87 Black de Luxe Javelin MKC 1 (later 6469TU). (Sold as non-runner with tons of spares, 1987)
From about 1980 to '87 ex WD Jowett stationary engine. (Sold on)
From 1966 to present, 1930 Long Four Fabric Saloon, Dark Blue / Black.
Taken in a part-repaired state to the 2010 Centenary Rally, returned to a roadworthy state by 2013.
Given Name: Ian
Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex, England
Contact:
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Post by ian Howell »

George: -

Many thanks for the information. Bit of a coincidence that I also have a Long Four!

Does anyone have a better claim than me to ownership of the plate?

Negotiable transfer but no cash involved.
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