Jowett Bradford
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| Manufacturer | Jowett Cars |
| Production | 1946–1953. 38,241 made [1] |
| Body style | van, estate |
| Engine | Jowett flat twin, 1005 cc |
| Transmission | 3-speed manual |
| Length | 144 inches (3658 mm) |
The Jowett Bradford was a British light van, also available as an estate car from 1947, that was produced from 1946 to 1953 by Jowett of Bradford, England.
The vehicle was based on the pre war Jowett 8hp and was the first Jowett to be re-introduced after World War II and in spite of being very basic appealed to the post war market because of its economy. The chassis featured half elliptic leaf springs front and rear with beam axles and the twin cylinder engine produced 19 bhp and drove the rear wheels through a three speed non-synchromesh gearbox. In 1947 the engine was updated to give 25 bhp and synchromesh was fitted to the top two ratios. This improved the top speed to 53 mph. The brakes were operated mechanically.
Initially only a van version was made but in 1947 it was joined by an estate car, but this was little more than the van with side windows and rear seats.
[edit] References
- ^ Sedgwick, M.; Gillies.M (1986). A-Z of Cars 1945-1970. Devon, UK: Bay View Books. ISBN 1-870979-39-7.
