1953 Jowett Jupiter
Lot sold
USD 24 913 - 31 142
GBP 20 000 - 25 000 (listed)
Estimate
USD 24 913 - 31 142
GBP 20 000 - 25 000 (listed)
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Year of manufacture1953
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Car typeOther
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Chassis numberE1SA246R
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Engine numberE1/SA/246R16642
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Lot number16474
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DriveRHD
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ConditionUsed
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Location
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Exterior colourRed
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Performance99 PS / 73 kW / 98 BHP
Description
- Jowett's flagship sports car hand-built in Bradford between 1950 and 1954
- Chassis designed at ERA Ltd by the celebrated Austrian engineer Dr Ing. Robert Eberan-Eberhost
- Powered by a Jowett-designed 62bhp, 1486cc, OHV, flat-four
- We understand that this example was purchased from Jowett Motors after the company went into liquidation. Not registered until 06/02/1964
- Refinished in bright red in 1987. Purchased by our vendor on 28/03/1996
- 25 years current ownership during which period the engine has been rebuilt
- Fully retrimmed in cream leather piped in red. Mohair tonneau and soft top
- 731 Mk1s were built in total with about 300 remaining. Active and friendly Owner's Club
Silverstone Auctions Ltd
The Forge
Harwoods House, Banbury Road
Ashorne
Warwickshire
CV35 0AA
Contact Person
Kontaktperson
Title
Mr
First name
Rob
Last name
Hubbard
Phone
+44-01926691141
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