Practically Classics Forum

So I need to progress the Bradford van but also just arrived is a 1952 Jowett Jupiter for a full body restoration - chassis has already been done by the owner - mainly alloy bodied on a chassis of ERA (English Racing Automobiles) design, all round torsion bar suspension, Jowett flat 4 boxer - water ...

Not that I want to rush it but it will get turned around within the week has I have other projects to concentrate on

So the work in the workshop needs to keep flowing so a little paint job on a Vespa scooter of early 1950's vintage - supplied to me shot blasted and in bits - Whilst solid there is not a straight panel on it

Well for all his front on Wheeler Dealers I can honestly say that Mr Brewer is somewhat a very different bloke in the flesh - Having now met him 3 times - he has twice presented an award to me and last Sunday both Mike & Ant came the Jowett Car Club stand and spent over 15 minutes with the team - ch...

Sunday evening arrives and it's time to pack up and head home - the Javelin is now back with one of my fellow members and will continue to be fitted up over the next few months - I will update on the progress as it happens - several of the team are still recovering from their efforts at the show and...

The Bradford engine rebuild continues and in order to prove the build the engine is actually started and run live at the show

Saturday evening arrives and our attendance at The National Car Club Awards is requested (held within the NEC) - Needless to say we were delighted to collect the award for The Best Large Stand display at the awards - competing against some other 132 car clubs - this is no mean feat has we are in the...

In goes the Javelin engine and the parts layout starts to dwindle

Meanwhile a couple of my fellow members commence to assemble / rebuild a 2 cylinder Jowett Bradford engine of 1948 vintage

Various bits happening & the back axle in