It is with great sadness that we report that Ken Bennett, a long-time member of this Register and of the Morris-Commercial Club, has passed away following a recent operation. We will write more fully when information comes in. He will be missed by all who knew him.
The date: 17th and 18th of June 2023.
The location: Wythall Transport museum.
How many vans? That’s up to you!
We’re hoping to bring together as many of our favourite light-commercials as possible. Not only vans, but fans as well as we celebrate this incredible milestone!
The previous record, achieved at the 50th Rally in 1998 and matched at the 60th Rally in 2008, is 29 vehicles, so, if you own one, why not bring it to the event? Driven or trailered, restored or rusty – any classic ‘J’ or ‘Austin 101’ will be most welcome!
We’ve got a bunch of surprises ahead for those of you that turn up with/in a van… but that would be telling! Please let us know (email jtyperegister@gmail.com) if you’re planning on bringing something along for display so you don’t miss out!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Although the recent hiatus may have given the appearance that the register has closed its doors, we’re still kicking! The truth is that when there’s still so much chaos in the world it feels strange to write about our hobbies, our beloved vans. How can we bang on about J-type matters when there is so much suffering?
The reality is that we can offer little to alleviate any of it but we are not insensitive to these issues! All we can do is muddle on and carry on with our goals as best we can. The J-type Register’s goals have always been to:
Gather and collate information about the history of the vans.
List known survivors.
Act as a central pool of information regarding spares and restoration.
Encourage the use of these wonderful light commercials for the maximum enjoyment of owners and enthusiasts everywhere.
The Register is not, nor has it ever been, a ‘club’. Over the years we’ve tried to impartially help anyone with a J-type problem of any nature. We run on a small Register membership fee which helps cover the ongoing costs of maintaining the website and other outgoings such as insurance fees for cover at Rallies that we attend.
In return for payment of the Register fee there are pages on the website that are password-protected and not available to the casual visitor. One of these pages contains an offer of discounted tickets for the Classic Motor Show in November!
We will be attending the show at the NEC and we’ve lined up quite an unusual collection to display this year, but that’s as much as we’ll let slip for now! We will add more Show info over the next few days.
Do try to join us there, and make use of the member’s discount!
