Maximilien Gagnebin
Senior Specialist
LOT 122 *
1952 Jowett Jupiter Drophead Coupé Chassis no. E2/SC/964R Engine no. JUR 25627N (see text)
Sold for €25,875 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 122*
Offered from Les Belles Endormies - The Pierre Strinati Collection
1952 Jowett Jupiter Drophead Coupé
1952 Jowett Jupiter Drophead Coupé
1952 Jowett Jupiter Drophead Coupé
Chassis no. E2/SC/964R
Engine no. JUR 25627N (see text)
Chassis no. E2/SC/964R
Engine no. JUR 25627N (see text)
• First registered to the Jowett Car Co
• Known ownership history
• Present ownership since 1966
• Professionally restored in Switzerland circa 1993
• Requires recommissioning
This Jowett Jupiter was registered new in the UK as 'JAK 592' on 1st December 1952, at which time it was painted British Racing Green. The Jupiter was first registered to the Jowett Car Co and then to one Leonard Chambers of Surrey in January 1953. From June 1961 it was owned by one J Batt of London, and from 24th October 1962 by Richard Hamlett of Reading, Berkshire. On 3rd October 1966 Mr Hamlett sold the Jowett to Mr Strinati, who imported it into Switzerland. Mr Strinati paid CHF 3,000 (purchase receipt on file). Mr Strinati had owned a new 1951 Jupiter with unique Ghia coachwork, given to him by his father. Information on how to maintain those cars was scarce, so he sold the Jupiter but later regretted it, hence his acquisition of this example (the unique Ghia was undoubtedly destroyed).
The Jowett sat unused until December 1993 when Mr Strinati had it restored by Geneva BMW specialists Pius Buch SA. The engine was rebuilt and the bodywork and hood were redone. The car has rarely been used since the restoration and still appears quite fresh. Nevertheless, recommissioning will be required following a period of inactivity. The car comes with various instruction manuals and plentiful correspondence with the Jowett Car Club. It should be noted that documentation on file records the original engine number as 'E2/SC/964R'.
Please note that if this vehicle is sold to a French private buyer or an EU private individual the reduced rate of Import VAT at 5.5% will be charged on the hammer price. The Import VAT will be invoiced to you by our custom broker who will also charge a clearance fee. If you buy as a Trader or Company however, the Finances Publiques will charge you directly (based on our customs broker clearance) and the French VAT Import Charges will not appear on your Bonhams invoice. Please note that if you purchase as an EU Company, you are required to pay the VAT in your registered country at the relevant rate. Import rates to other EU Countries may vary and an administration fee will be charged to prepare the necessary customs clearance. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Bonhams Motorcar Department or our recommended shippers.
• Known ownership history
• Present ownership since 1966
• Professionally restored in Switzerland circa 1993
• Requires recommissioning
This Jowett Jupiter was registered new in the UK as 'JAK 592' on 1st December 1952, at which time it was painted British Racing Green. The Jupiter was first registered to the Jowett Car Co and then to one Leonard Chambers of Surrey in January 1953. From June 1961 it was owned by one J Batt of London, and from 24th October 1962 by Richard Hamlett of Reading, Berkshire. On 3rd October 1966 Mr Hamlett sold the Jowett to Mr Strinati, who imported it into Switzerland. Mr Strinati paid CHF 3,000 (purchase receipt on file). Mr Strinati had owned a new 1951 Jupiter with unique Ghia coachwork, given to him by his father. Information on how to maintain those cars was scarce, so he sold the Jupiter but later regretted it, hence his acquisition of this example (the unique Ghia was undoubtedly destroyed).
The Jowett sat unused until December 1993 when Mr Strinati had it restored by Geneva BMW specialists Pius Buch SA. The engine was rebuilt and the bodywork and hood were redone. The car has rarely been used since the restoration and still appears quite fresh. Nevertheless, recommissioning will be required following a period of inactivity. The car comes with various instruction manuals and plentiful correspondence with the Jowett Car Club. It should be noted that documentation on file records the original engine number as 'E2/SC/964R'.
Please note that if this vehicle is sold to a French private buyer or an EU private individual the reduced rate of Import VAT at 5.5% will be charged on the hammer price. The Import VAT will be invoiced to you by our custom broker who will also charge a clearance fee. If you buy as a Trader or Company however, the Finances Publiques will charge you directly (based on our customs broker clearance) and the French VAT Import Charges will not appear on your Bonhams invoice. Please note that if you purchase as an EU Company, you are required to pay the VAT in your registered country at the relevant rate. Import rates to other EU Countries may vary and an administration fee will be charged to prepare the necessary customs clearance. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Bonhams Motorcar Department or our recommended shippers.
Footnotes
Les Belles Endormies – Collection Pierre Strinati
1952 Jowett Jupiter Drophead Coupé
Chassis no. E2/SC/964R
Engine no. JUR 25627N (see text)
• Immatriculée neuve auprès de la Jowett Car Co, au Royaume Uni
• Historique entièrement connu
• Même propriétaire depuis 1966
• Restauration en Suisse en 1993
• Nécessite une remise en route
Immatriculée en Angleterre le 1er décembre 1952 sous l'immatriculation « JAK 592 », cette Jowett Jupiter était peinte dans la traditionnelle livrée British Racing Green. Initialement immatriculée au nom de la Jowett Car Co, elle fut ensuite enregistrée au nom d'un certain Leonard Chambers, résident de la province du Surrey, en janvier 1953. À partir de juin 1961, elle fut possédée par un certain J. Batt de Londres, puis, à compter du 24 octobre 1962, par un certain Richard Hamlett, de Reading, dans le Berkshire. Le 3 octobre 1966, M. Hamlett vendit la voiture à M. Strinati pour CHF 3 000 (reçu au dossier), qui l'importa en Suisse. M. Strinati avait été le premier propriétaire d'une Jupiter de 1951 avec une carrosserie unique réalisée par Ghia : un cadeau de son père. A l'époque, les notices et les centres d'entretien se faisaient rares pour ces autos en Suisse, ce qui contraignit Pierre Strinati à vendre cette voiture, pour plus tard le regretter, d'où l'acquisition de cet exemplaire (la Ghia fut sans doute détruite).
La Jowett qui nous occupe ici est restée inutilisée jusqu'en décembre 1993, lorsque M. Strinati la fit restaurer par un spécialiste BMW, le Garage Pius Buchs SA à Genève. Le moteur fut révisé, la carrosserie repeinte et la capote refaite. Une remise en état mécanique sera néanmoins nécessaire après une longue période d'inactivité. La voiture est vendue avec de nombreuses notices d'utilisation et une pléthore de correspondance avec le Jowett Car Club. Nous attirons l'attention de nos lecteurs sur le fait que la documentation du dossier montre que le numéro de moteur d'origine est « E2/SC/964R ».
Veuillez noter que, si ce véhicule est vendu à un acheteur français privé ou à un particulier membre d'un pays de l'UE, le taux réduit de TVA d'importation de 5,5% sera appliqué au prix d'adjudication. La TVA d'importation vous sera facturée par notre courtier en douane qui vous facturera aussi des frais de dédouanement. Toutefois, si vous achetez en tant que marchand ou que société, les Finances Publiques vous factureront directement (sur la base du dédouanement effectué par notre courtier en douane) et la TVA française d'importation n'apparaîtra pas sur la facture que Bonhams vous délivrera. Veuillez noter que, si vous achetez en tant que société de l'UE, vous devez payer la TVA dans votre pays d'immatriculation, au taux en vigueur. Les taux pour importation dans les autres pays de l'UE peuvent varier, et il vous sera facturé des frais administratifs relatifs à la préparation des opérations de dédouanement. Pour toute question relative au dédouanement, veuillez contacter le département Motorcar de Bonhams ou les sociétés de transport que nous recommandons.
Saleroom notices
Please note that the correct Chassis number for this vehicle is 56 S 6964 31. Veuillez noter que le numéro de châssis pour ce véhicule est 56 S 6964 31.
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