Posted on February 24th, 2023
At present there are three J-types for sale – two at Mathewson’s Auctions here in the UK and one in Australia.
The two at Mathewson’s are an ice cream van and a standard van.
The ice cream van is a good restoration carried out by Tartaglia’s of Gloucester and is certainly something that an enthusiastic purchaser could use to make good money over the summer months.
Anyone interested in any of these vehicles should check out the two auction sites.
The Australian auction closed on the 28th February 2023, with the van unexpectedly failing to reach its reserve. The van has been put back on Gray’s auction site for another try:
Posted on November 10th, 2022
Yes, the J-type Register stand is set up and ready to go, except for a little dressing that will be carried out in the morning.
We have two Austins on display, which is quite unusual, and we have two coach built pick-ups on display, a very rare treat.
Plus a half-scale model of one of the pick-ups and a quarter-scale model of the Herritt’s fleet J/B.
Posted on November 6th, 2022
It’s nearly time for the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with discovery+ at the NEC Birmingham, Fri 11 – Sun 13 Nov. Here’s a sneak preview of the Show Guide to get you in the mood!
https://joom.ag/MD1d
Members can save ££s on tickets if booked by midnight on Thurs 10th at www.necclassicmotorshow.com quoting the club code in the members’ area of the club website.
Posted on October 26th, 2022
Only a little over a fortnight to go ’til the doors open on the UK’s biggest and best indoor Classic Car show!
Why not join us, we will be in Hall 4, stand 4-490.
Members get discounted tickets if booked in advance at www.necclassicmotorshow.com quoting the club code published in the members-only section of our website, if you’ve failed to access this contact us to check membership and code.
Posted on October 11th, 2022
It is with great sadness that we report that Bill McMahon, a long-time Register member, passed away recently.
Bill was passionate about all things J. He attended many Register get-togethers in his van JJW 109, believed to be the oldest surviving standard steel-bodied van in England. He was also a regular helper on our stands at the Classic Car Show at the NEC.
We send condolences to his family at this sad time.
Bill will be mourned and missed by all who knew him.
Posted on January 2nd, 2022
Posted on November 11th, 2021
We’re there! Stand 4-650 in Hall 4, right next to the Restoration Theatre.
Sit and watch demonstrations of panel beating and spraying etc, then nip over to our stand to see the lovely Austin 101 and the Morris J/B tipper.
There is another J/B on display in Hall 3, a sister vehicle to the J-tipper on our stand.
We look forward to chatting with you!
Posted on October 12th, 2021
At last, something that we can ‘blog’ about that maybe signals the world getting back to some kind of normality. We have accepted the offer of a last minute stand at this year’s Classic Motor Show.
I had a phonecall from the organisers offering a smallish stand – room for two vans only – so ideal really. The stand offered (4-650) is right next to the Restoration Theatre which could make for a really interesting time and hopefully lots of additional interest in our vehicles. It certainly looks like there should be enough room for a table and a couple of well-spaced chairs, plus a couple of display boards.
I contacted a couple of relatively local members – Mike Herritts and Mike Bell – to see if they’d like to participate. Both said “yes”.
Which means that all being well we’ll have the Herritts’ ex-Dennis Bradley tipper (undergoing restoration which will see it emerge in the Herritts’ brown/red livery) and Mike Bell’s British Rail-liveried Austin 101.
So I’ve said a big “yes” to the stand, and can confirm that all is approved. Having this stand should stand us in good stead in advance of the 2023 Anniversary, when we’d definitely hope to get a stand offer.
We will be putting up a discounted ticket offer from the organisers over the next day or so, so do check this out.
A level of caution still makes sense. I’ve hardly been anywhere this past 18 months, but at some point we all have to start adjusting to this ‘new old life’…
Regarding COVID precautions, Clarion have stated: Clarion is committed to running the show this year and we ask that you be willing to work with us to present a safe and successful event. This may require us all to be a bit flexible in our planning, depending on the Covid situation. The event industry’s All Secure Standard document is currently being reviewed to reflect new government guidance. Full details about measures and procedures that will be in place at the show and further guidance for clubs will be issued soon.
Posted on April 8th, 2021
It is with great sadness that we report that Ken Cooke, a long-time Register member, passed away on the 7th April after a long illness.
Ken was passionate about all things J. The fount of all knowledge regarding the J-type and its Austin 101 variants, he was always happy to pass on this expertise, acquired down the years, to any owner or enthusiast.
His favourite van was undoubtedly XRH 885, the Austin 101 that he had owned for 56 years. Fellow owners and enthusiasts got together with Ken to celebrate the 50 year-milestone at Gaydon in 2014.
Ken kept XRH in immaculate condition and attended many Register get-togethers in it.
He will be sorely missed on the Rally scene.
We send condolences to his son Kevin and daughter Debbie. Debbie has vowed that the 101 will remain in her possession, and that it will be seen at rallies as and when possible.
One of life’s true gentlemen, Ken will be mourned and missed by all who knew him.
Ken and his van featured in the book, ‘The J-type’ by David Allison and Harvey Pitcher, and was a regular sighting on the TV series Heartbeat.
Ken and his daughter Debbie with presentation plaque
XRH 885 information board
Posted on February 26th, 2021
We have heard from the organisers at Gaydon’s British Motor Museum that a new date has been scheduled for the 2021 Classic Van and Pickup Show, in conjunction with the Classic and Vintage Commercial Show. It is now scheduled for the weekend of August 14th/15th. This is in line with the latest government announcements about the timings for changes to the current Covid lockdown.
STOP PRESS: 03/03/21: The organisers have announced that the Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, with Discovery, will not run on 11-13 June 2021 as planned. The next edition of the show will now take place 18-20 March 2022.
