The Morris Eight was a small car inspired by the sales popularity of the similarly shaped Ford Model Y. The success of the car enabled Morris to regain its position as Britain's largest motor manufacturer.The car was powered by a Morris UB series 918 cc four cylinder side valve engine with three bearing crankshaft and single SU carburettor with maximum power of 23.5 bhp (17.5 kW). The gearbox was a three speed unit with synchromesh on the top two speeds and Lockheed hydraulic brakes were fitted. Coil ignition was used in a Lucas electrical system powered by a 6 volt battery and third brush dynamo. The body which was either a saloon or open tourer was mounted on a separate channel section chassis with a 7 feet 6 inches (2.29 m) wheelbase. The tourer could reach 58 mph (93 km/h) and return 45 miles per imperial gallon (6.3 L/100 km; 37 mpg-US), the saloons were a little slower. The chrome plated radiator shell and honeycomb grille were dummies disguising the real one hidden behind. In September 1934 the bare chassis was offered for ?95. For buyers of complete cars prices ranged from ?118 for the basic two seat tourer to ?142 for the four door saloon with sunshine roof and leather seats. Bumpers and indicators were ?2 10 shillings (?2.50) extra. Production 1935–1937 164,102 produced Body style(s) 2-door saloon 4-door saloon 2-seat tourer (convertible) 4-seat tourer (convertible) 5 cwt van Engine 918 cc Morris Type UB Sidevalve Straight-4 Transmission(s) 3-speed manual Wheelbase 90 in (2286 mm) 81 in (2057 mm) (swb tourer) Width 54.5 in (1384 mm)[ Height 60 in (1524 mm) Fuel capacity 5.5 imp gal (25 L; 7 US gal)

Built by Jowett Cars Ltd at Idle, near Bradford, West Yorkshire. Body built by Briggs Motor Bodies Ltd at Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The Jowett Javelin was designed by Gerald Palmer, during WW2, and was made from 1947 until 1953. A total of 23,307 vehicles were built. The engine was a flat four, overhead valve, water cooled unit of 1486cc. Saloon models type PA / PB had hydraulic tappets. Two Zenith carbs were fitted. The radiator was fitted behind the engine, at a time when most car manufacturers fittted the radiator at the front of the engine. Suspension by tortion bars. Early models Girling hydraulic / mechanical, later models all Girling hydraulic. Early models had a four speed column change gearboxe, made by Henry Meadows Ltd. Later cars had Jowetts own gearboxes. It was later gearbox developement that brought on the closure of Jowett Cars. The Motor 1953: top speed 82.4 mph ( 132.6 kmh ) Length: 168" ( 4267mm ) Width: 60" ( 1524mm ) Height: 61" ( 1549 ) Curb weight: 2120lbs ( 940kg ) The Jowett Javelin won it's class in the 1949 Monte Carlo Rally.