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Readers' Photos # 92: JBA Falcon


When these photos first hit the Upper Middle Petrol Head in-box, I assumed that they were of some sort of replica early TC-era MG, possibly one of the Nissan twin-spark powered kit versions from the 80s or 90s.  I was wrong, though; it's actually a British JBA Falcon, which the manufacturers describe as being more Morgan-like, referring to it as being "[r]eminiscent of the 1930's roadsters and built with the same integrity, using an all aluminium body, doors and rear sloping section ..." (http://www.jbamotors.co.uk/heritage.html, accessed 29/01/21).


JBA go further, explaining that post 2008 Falcons were 3 Series BMW based and able to accept either four- or six-cylinder engines from that lineup.  However, it seems that earlier versions were based on less exotic underpinnings, with some using Cortina mechanicals, Sierra engines or even Ford V6 or Rover V8s.


It's probably easier - and better - for readers to go to the JBA website, as provided above, for further info.  It lists all the cars JBA have made, plus their specs, etc, and the brand's history.  Sadly, it also reveals that despite some short-lived revivals, the JBA is species deceases as an ongoing concern.


It has to be said that today's example - photographed by the G-Man in North Hobart - was a particularly handsome looking car.  It beautifully combines 1930s exterior elegance with a comfortable, rather more contemporary interior, all on a chassis that's almost certain to have evolved significantly over that of the models after which it was styled.









U M P H

(uppermiddlepetrolhead.blogspot.com.au.)

Photos by the G-Man.







 

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  1. Unknown20 July 2021 at 11:02

    Having.huge trouble registering similar vehicle in tasmania?????

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