Jowett

Jowett
JOWETT JAVELIN

Saloon.

A great car for its day; all-torsion-bar springing, rack and pinion steering, and a bearable four-on-the-column. 80-plus mph, but engine and gearbox reliability problems. Full hydraulic brakes from '52, also the stronger Series III engine which most survivors have.

Technical Specifications
Engine
1486cc (HO4 OHV)
Configuration
Front engine, rear-wheel drive
Production dates
1947 to 1953
Number produced
23,307 incl CKD
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