The Bradford Van was launched in 1946 by Jowett Cars Ltd of Idle and proudly named after the city where it was made. In 1942, Gerald Palmer, a young ambitious chief designer was appointed and in 1944, the first prototype Jowett Javelin Saloon took to the road. An event at Shipley Glen Tramway, 2025A Jowett Car Club reunion at Bradford Industrial Museum*On Saturday August 8 Jowett Car Club hosts its 40th Annual Reunion at Bradford Industrial Museum from 11am to 3.30pm. Jowett Car Club celebrates the heritage of Jowett Cars. Visit the Jowett Car Club website jowetteer.com, for an introduction to Jowett Cars and for club news and events.