Jowett Javelin

Jowett Javelin
Jowett Javelin
Overview
ManufacturerJowett Cars Ltd
Production1947–1953; 23,307 made[1]
AssemblyGreat Britain
Australia[2]
DesignerGerald Palmer
Body and chassis
ClassExecutive car (E)
Body style4-door fastback saloon
Powertrain
EngineJowett flat four, 1486 cc
Transmission4-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase102 in (2,591 mm)[3]
Length168 in (4,267 mm)[3]
Width60 in (1,524 mm)[3]
Height61 in (1,549 mm)[4]
Curb weight2,120 lb (962 kg)[3]

The Jowett Javelin was an executive car produced from 1947 to 1953 by Jowett Cars Ltd of Idle, near Bradford in England. The model went through five variants coded PA to PE. The designation changed to coincide with the London Motor Show in November but actually engineering design changes occurred frequently during the total production run, as and when required. The car was designed by Gerald Palmer during World War II and was intended to be a major leap forward from the relatively staid designs of pre-war Jowetts. Just over 23,000 units were produced.

  1. ^ Robson, G (2006). A-Z of British Cars 1945-1980. Devon, UK: Herridge. ISBN 0-9541063-9-3.
  2. ^ New Car Prices, Wheels magazine, May 1953, page 38
  3. ^ a b c d Culshaw; Horrobin (1974). Complete Catalogue of British Cars. London: Macmillan. ISBN 0-333-16689-2.
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference Motor1953 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).