Solved - NEH 3899: "Willment" Jowett Jupiter by Adams & Robinson

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Carnut

February 11, 2015, 07:23:37 AM Last Edit: April 02, 2015, 06:12:22 AM by Carnut
I find it hard to believe this one hasn't been puzzled here, but I can't find it.  If anyone else can then I can change the picture.
In the meantime, what is it, by whom - for 1 point?:

Remember - solving puzzles using 'Google Search by Image' is BANNED on AutoPuzzles!
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Carnut

#1
February 25, 2015, 04:32:25 AM
Giveaway Expert point...
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richard cuyler

#2
March 22, 2015, 07:22:15 PM
Is this a British car?

Carnut

#3
March 23, 2015, 06:46:58 AM
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datsone

#4
March 24, 2015, 03:37:27 PM Last Edit: March 24, 2015, 04:38:58 PM by datsone
Aston Martin? Nah . . .

Carnut

#5
March 25, 2015, 12:24:13 PM
Quote from: datsone on March 24, 2015, 03:37:27 PM
Aston Martin? Nah . . .

You're right, it's not!
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richard cuyler

#6
March 25, 2015, 01:00:45 PM
Is it from a well known company?

magnette

#7
March 26, 2015, 03:00:40 PM
Is this a Jowett - in which case I think it is the Jupiter bodied or re-bodied by Adams & Robinson of Sudbury-on Thames.

Carnut

#8
March 27, 2015, 07:05:17 AM
Quote from: magnette on March 26, 2015, 03:00:40 PM
Is this a Jowett - in which case I think it is the Jupiter bodied or re-bodied by Adams & Robinson of Sudbury-on Thames.

yes indeed, that's the car, although I'm looking for another name that it's usually known by now (suppose the person for whom it was built).
Locked for you to say.
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Carnut

#9
April 01, 2015, 05:07:54 AM
Unlocked..
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kwgibbs

#10
April 01, 2015, 11:32:01 AM
was it John Willment and John Wyer?

Carnut

#11
April 01, 2015, 02:07:16 PM
Quote from: kwgibbs on April 01, 2015, 11:32:01 AM
was it John Willment and John Wyer?

John Willment is the name I was looking for as I believe it was built for him; if not I'm sure barrett will correct me!
It seems to be generally known as the Willment Jowett Jupiter.
Another point for you.
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autospeurder

#12
April 01, 2015, 05:06:18 PM
Coachbuilder was Robinson (GB)

Carnut

#13
April 01, 2015, 06:31:35 PM
Quote from: autospeurder on April 01, 2015, 05:06:18 PM
Coachbuilder was Robinson (GB)

Yes, actually it was Adams & Robinson as per Magnette's post #7.

Incidentally what's happened to your points autospeurder?  I'm sure you had some before?!
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barrett

#14
April 02, 2015, 04:47:30 AM
The car was built by Adams & Robinson initially, but work progressed at a snail's pace and the car was eventually purchased, unfinished, by John Willment, who had the work completed and then used the car for a couple of years (I seem to remember the car took five years from purchase to completion!).
I can't remember the name of the client who originally ordered the car off the top of my head, I can check later. Although often known as the Willment Jupiter, this is slightly disingenuous I feel as the vast bulk of the work and the design was by Adams & Robinson. Perhaps the topic title should be 'Willment' Jupiter by Adams & Robinson.

Paul Jaray

#15
April 02, 2015, 04:59:40 AM
In a recent book about Jowett Jupiter's special bodies, this car is described quite well and with many info.
(I must confess I had high expectations on that book... :-\ )
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