Jupiter special bodies

[David Kemp]

Many years ago (35) I was offered a Farina Jupiter, I loved that car it was gorgeous! But at the time could not buy it. I always dreamed of this car as I believed it was the only coupe Jupiter, & the most beautiful Jupiter.
My problem is I have bought Ed Nankivells book on special bodied Jupiters & now want a Beutler as well!!! & also now dream of some of the cars no one has seen for years.
Any one in love with Jowett's or bespoke bodies , buy this book. It is a fascinating look at a period of handcrafted bodies, some you need to be their mother to love . But many are true works of art.

[Andrew Henshall]

David, I agree with you 100% that the Stablimenti Farina Jupiter displays a total understanding of style, and is the best looking of all the coachbuilt Jupiters. I laughed when I read your post about the cars that "only their mothers could love", as some of the special bodied Jupiters do indeed challenge the eye.

One of our Australian members has recently imported a Richard Mead bodied Jupiter (convertible) which exhibits a more modern interpretation of convertible style than the standard bodied Jupiter in my opinion. Which convertible version do I like best; the standard bodied veresion of course, as per our E1SA433R!

We also have a couple of members rebuilding a Jupiter bodied with a JWF Italia body from 1974. This Jupiter will definitely turn heads in its bright red paint! Not quite as pretty as the JWF Milano convertible version they manufactured, but it still displays great style.

Cheers,

Andrew

[David Kemp]

Thanks for your view, I realise styling is very personal , I probably wear suits others wouldn't be buried in! However I feel good styling is timeless ,the Farina & Beutler still look good 60 years after production.
Many years ago I was picking up an A frame from Brian Wyatt the owner of the Farina, I had a group of mates all non Jowett young guys. Their ideas of good styling were hot escorts, cortina's mini's or Humber 80's in racing grey. When they saw the Farina all went "WOW unbelievable!!! "what a beaut car!". Brian could have sold that car many times over that day, it's impact was that great. At that time mid 70's that car was not restored just a good daily driver. A restored Jowett Jupiter now always gets a WOW from onlookers , but mid 70's a daily driver would have got a "nice to see these old cars still on the road " comment. Such was the difference of impact on the young mens minds.