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July 14th 2013 - OPEN DAY 2013

A: JBA Motors, Willow Barn, Arminghall Lane, Arminghall, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 8SD

June 24th 2013 - OPEN DAY 2013

In less than three weeks time the JBA Motors workshop will be opening its doors to the public for the second annual JBA Motors Open Day. Please come and join us for a day of fun, food and of course the new JBA Falcon. We will be joined by the JBA Owners Club, so there will an inspiring display of original JBA Falcons and a wealth of build knowledge and expertise. The workshop will be open to walk around with cars and kits at different stages and there will be a BBQ and refreshments to re-fuel. Call us for more information and to see other guests please visit our facebook page

 

 

July 30th 2012 - Coutts Norfolk Polo Festival 2012

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July 9th 2012 - Goodwood Festival of Speed

Great News! The Goodwood Festival of Speed highlights will be shown on ITV! So if you didn't have time over the event weekend to sit down, chill out with a glass of champagne and watch the action on the track, then this is for you…

In the comfort of your own home, watch the highlights of this year's truly wonderful weekend of entertainment with the magnificent Moving Motor Show, the Formula 1 high profile drivers, the Forest Rally Stage, the Jubilee celebrations, air displays and the smart, relaxed and stylish Cartier 'Style et Luxe' to say nothing about the fabulous and breathtaking action on the hillclimb

The timings for the Festival highlights are as follows but please do remember that they are subject to change:

- ITV4 on Tuesday 10th July at 20:00

- ITV1 on Wednesday 18th July at 23:05

June 25th 2012

This coming weekend JBA Motors will be displaying the JBA Falcon at the Goodwood Festival of Speed for the very first time. The Festival of Speed is the largest motoring garden party in the world – a unique summer weekend that brings together an impossibly heady mix of cars, stars and motor sport 'royalty' to create the largest car culture event in the world. Held in the immaculate grounds of Goodwood House, this annual hill-climb event is a true celebration of motor sport and all things automotive

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June 5th 2012

The Jubilee weekend saw JBA Motors hoast its first Open Day at the Norwich factory

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June 2nd 2012 - OPEN DAY 2012

A: JBA Motors, Willow Barn, Arminghall Lane, Arminghall, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 8SD

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May 24th 2012 - OPEN DAY 2012

In less than two weeks time the JBA Motors workshop will be opening its doors to the public for the first time. Please come and join us for a day of fun, food and of course the new JBA Falcon. We will be joined by the JBA Owners Club, so there will an inspiring display of original JBA Falcons and a wealth of build knowledge and expertise. The workshop will be open to walk around with cars and kits at different stages and there will be a BBQ and refreshments to re-fuel. Call us for more information and to see other guests please visit our facebook page

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May 2nd 2012 - The National Kit Car Show 2012 - STONELEIGH

This coming Bank Holiday weekend we are proud to be attending The National Kit Car Motor Show at Stoneleigh Park for the second year running and are delighted to be showing the new BMW based JBA Falcon demonstrator. This show coincides with the JBA Owners Clubs' 25th Anniversary, where founding members will be honored and the club will be welcoming the first of the JBA Motors builders into the club

April 2nd 2012 - JBA Owners Club 25th Anniversary

Although JBA Motors is only in its first year of production of the BMW based JBA Falcon, we are very pleased to see the JBA Owners Club celebrating their 25th Anniversary this year. They are looking forward to a record turnout at Stoneleigh this year, with camping and a club BBQ on the cards. Following this, a two day tour of Wales on the 23rd and 24th of June. For more information on both events please check out the JBA Owners Club website - www.jbaoc.org.uk

March 30th 2012 - Detling and the JBA Motors Open Day 2012

Detling Kit Car Show 2012

Just a reminder that we will be attending our first kit car show of the year next weekend at the Kent kit car show, Detling. The Detling Kit Car Motor Show is the season's opener for 2012. The Show this year will be held in the NEW Exhibition Hall at the Kent County Showground, which has recently been completed. There will be over 35 manufacturers, 50 trade stands, 30 Kit Car Clubs and over 400 privately owned kit cars are expected at the show. All Kit Car Clubs are invited, which will ensure that the enthusiast can see plenty of private kit cars as well as clubs inside the halls

We are also pleased to announce that we are holding our first factory Open Day on Saturday the 2nd of June 2012. Please have a look at the events page for more details or call 01508 493 205

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March 13th 2012 - Detling & Stoneleigh 2012

Our second and third shows of 2012 will be Detling Kit Car Motor Show, Kent on the 7th & 8th April and The National Kit Car Motors Show, at Stoneleigh on the 6th & 7th May. For Detling 2012, JBA Motors will occupy Stands 77 & 78 and for Stoneleigh JBA Motors will be located in the centre of Hall 2, occupying the same stand as in 2011.

February 17th 2012 - Complete Kit Car Magazine

JBA Motors is proud to receive the first magazine review from Complete Kit Car. Thank you to Adam Wilkins for coming to our Norfolk factory to take the new BMW based JBA Falcon out for a test drive. The March 2012 edition of Complete Kit Car magazine is widely available throughout the UK, but for more information please visit their website at www.completekitcar.co.uk

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February 16th 2012 - Original JBA Falcon For Sale

We are pleased to be advertising a professionally finished Original JBA Falcon TSR (Tourer) - this is a stunning example of an original JBA Falcon, with a subtle and well executed finish. Please - CLICK HERE - for more information

January 16th 2012 - Magazine Test Drives

Less than 24hrs back from the fantastic Autosport International 2012 at the Birmingham NEC and we are pleased to have both Complete Kit Car and Total Kit Car at the Norfolk factory to test drive the new BMW based JBA Falcon

January 12th 2012 - Autosport International 2012

Day 1 at Autosport International 2012 at the Birmingham NEC

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January 3rd 2012

Two weeks to go until Autosport International 2012, check out our latest video on YouTube.com/JBAMotors

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December 24th 2011

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of the team at JBA Motors!

December 20th 2011

We are pleased to be advertising a professionally finished Original JBA Falcon Coupe - this is a stunning example of a very high specification model. Please click on a photo below to take you to the advert page

JBA Falcon Coupe £37,950

 

December 6th 2011

Test Drive the New JBA Falcon

The New, BMW based JBA Falcon is now ready to Test Drive!

Following 18 months of full-time development work, the New JBA Falcon is finally on the road. Last week welcomed our first clients for a test drive of the new car and we are now excited to be offering test drives to all interested parties. To book in, or find out more information, please call the Main Office on +44 (0) 1508 493 205

Above is an example of one of the 1/4 page adverts that is going into Complete Kit Car magazine, scheduled for January 2012.

November 10th 2011

*** WEBSITE UPDATES ***

The whole website is currently being worked on so please keep an eye on originally unpopulated pages. Apologies for the length of time this has taken but it is only now that we have launched the New BMW based JBA Falcon that we have an increase in content for the site. The CLUBHOUSE and SHOWROOM sections will remain largely unpopulated for the time being, but this will change in due course. The main area of focus for this update is on the GALLERY, EVENTS and PARTS STORE

Thank you for your patience

November 7th 2011

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Following the success of the launch of the BMW based JBA Falcon in 2011 we are very happy to announce that we will be attending AUTOSPORT INTERNATIONAL 2012 on January the 12th - 15th at the Birmingham NEC. If you like cars and any kind of Motorsport then this is the perfect day out for you. From Karting up to Formula One and from supercars to iconic classic cars, AUTOSPORT INTERNATIONAL is the best place to start your season!

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November 4th 2011

Following a fantastic reception at The Kit and SportsCar Show 2011 at Exeter Westpoint, orders for the BMW based JBA Falcon Kit from JBA Motors are taking off. There were some fine examples of original JBA Falcons on show from the JBA Owners Club and we enjoyed great support from the Club over the weekend

Many thanks to Steve Hole at Total Kit Car Magazine for the accolade of 'Best in Show', awarded to JBA Motors' recently finished JBA Falcon. This was the eagerly-anticipated debut for the BMW based car, and is currently being tested in the lab and on the road and track, ready for customers to test drive at the factory at the end of this month

Please call to be put on the test drive list as November and December places are limited

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October 14th 2011

With one week to go until The Kit and SportsCar Show 2011 at Exeter Westpoint, the first ever BMW based JBA Falcon from JBA Motors is days away from completion. Between Now and Stoneleigh 2012, JBA Motors will only be producing a limited number of Kits so please call if you are interested in a Starter Pack or Full Kit Pack as soon as possible **Main Office: +44 (0) 1508 493 205**

We look forward to seeing you at Exeter and launching the New JBA Falcon

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August 11th 2011

We can confirm Stands M85-M86 for JBA Motors at The Kit and SportsCar Show 2011 at Exeter Westpoint

JBA Motors is pleased to announce that we will be attending The Kit and SportsCar Show 2011 at Exeter Westpoint on October the 22nd and 23rd. We have a double stand, where we will debut the brand new, fully finished, BMW based JBA Falcon

From the 22nd of October 2011, Starter and Full Kit JBA Falcon packages will be available to order. Full video, photographic and written, comprehensive build manuals for the new JBA Falcon will be going live between now and December 2011

 

August 9th 2011

It was initially mentioned that the first BMW based JBA Falcon would be on the road for the end of July 2011. Following three months of solid developmental work since Stoneleigh 2011, the completion of the first car is in sight. Sadly taking longer than expected due to the ongoing design processes. This involves the manufacturing of the tooling and new jigs as well as carefully designing and selecting parts that comply with every aspect of IVA to ensure builders have a methodical and enjoyable build process

** The car will undoubtedly be launched in full at the Exeter Kit and Sports Car Show 2011, as well as preceded by a factory Open Day**

July 29th 2011

Gallery Update - JBA Falcon Progress July 2011 gallery

June 14th 2011

Press Release by Dave Turnbull (PR for Auto Trader)

Classic Convertibles on the Rise this Summer

The hottest April on record prompted huge growth in searches for classic convertibles as the nation gears-up for summer. Cars from British-based JBA Motors, the circa 1950's Porsche 1500, and the iconic Buick LeSabre all featured in Auto Trader's Top 10 fastest growing searches last month

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Rising from relative obscurity, JBA models received a mere 17 searches in March but saw over 3,000 in April, a staggering 18,500% month-on-month growth! The Porsche 1500 also received 17 searches in March, growing to over 1,600 in April, whereas the Buick LeSabre grew from 4 searches to nearly 400 in the same period

Classic Convertibles on Autotrader.co.uk

Type of car Total March searches Total April searches Growth
JBA Motors 17 3,169 18,540%
Porsche 1500 17 1,674 9,747%
Buick LeSabre 4 354 8,750%

Celebrity Classic Convertibles

Classic convertibles have been given the stamp of approval from several high profile celebrities, including Simon Cowell with his slick Jaguar E-Type, Kate Moss and her much-loved MG Midget, and Jonathan Ross' magnificent Morgan Plus 8. Auto Trader's search data also reveals impressive growth for all three of these star-studded examples

Celebrity Type of car Total March searches Total April searches Growth
Simon Cowell Jaguar E-Type 20,561 22,858 11.17%
Kate Moss MG Midget 13,584 12,991 4.5%
Jonathan Ross Morgan Plus 8 566 579 2.3%


"Convertibles are always a popular choice at this time of year and nothing epitomises the summer more than a classic car with the roof down on a country road." said Matt Thompson, Group Marketing Director, Auto Trader, "Classic cars have really found a place at the forefront of everyday motorists' minds and our data shows that there is huge demand for these vehicles. Popular events, such as the Goodwood Moving Motor Show, also demonstrate the growing level of interest in classic cars, as they continue to capture the public's imagination generation after generation. Auto Trader is proud to present the Moving Motor Show at Goodwood this year."

 

May 10th 2011

Following on from the success of the JBA Motors' debut at The National Kit Car Motor Show 2011, the factory will be holding an open day at the end of July this year. This will give all interested parties a chance to see the factory where JBA Motors manufacture JBA Falcon Kits as well as factory built cars. The most important part of this day being the launch of the new, BMW based JBA Falcon, which will be available for all to test drive. All Members of the JBA Owners Club will also be invited to show their Original JBA Falcons, giving drivers new and old the chance to share their love of this classic car

Please e-mail or call in to receive an invite to this event and to be kept up to date with events at JBA Motors open day

May 9th 2011

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May 3rd 2011

First day back in Norfolk, after a very successful weekend at The National Kit Car Motor Show, Stoneleigh. We had very good feed back from both the Members of the JBA Owners Club, as well as many new Kit Car enthusiasts eager to test drive the new BMW based JBA Falcon. Check out the Shows & Events Gallery for pictures from the show

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April 14th 2011

These are the first images of the new, BMW based rolling chassis. At Stoneleigh this year, JBA Motors will be showing this rolling chassis as well as an original JBA Falcon Tourer, to show the public how the 2011 JBA Falcon will look. JBA Motors' show car and demonstrator are currently being built, but unfortunately will not be ready in time for Stoneleigh this year

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This week has also seen the birth of the JBA Motors YouTube Channel. This will provide Step-by-Step Build Tutorials for the JBA Falcon and a home for any other relevant video information. As well as providing information through YouTube, you can also find us on facebook, LinkedIn and twitter

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Knowledge is the most powerful tool individuals have, and we aim for a community where knowledge is shared between designers, manufacturers and builders alike

March 17th 2011

JBA Motors' first press release in the Complete Kit Car April 2011 Issue, available now

 

March 1st 2011

With 8 weeks until The National Kit Car Motor Show held at Stoneleigh, its all hands on deck to refine every aspect of the first ever JBA Motors, BMW based Falcon. The re-moulded CBU will be arriving early this month, and with all areas of the build pre-planned for ease of factory built and customer built cars, we will see the first car swiftly take shape

Equally as exciting as the new car is the interest and support we have been receiving from the JBA Owners Club, all of the kit car magazines as well as many past and present JBA Falcon and JBA Javelin owners. Our aim over the next few years is to ignite a new breed of kit car and classic car enthusiasts, but will always be on hand to help any JBA owner

February 1st 2011

Following on from the arrival of the new chassis, this month has seen the integration of the BMW running gear, the new chassis and the Central Body Unit (CBU). Moulds can now be taken from the re-designed CBU, ready for the very first JBA Motors Falcon body to be made in the early part of March

We are also very proud to see our first feature for JBA Motors in the news from totalkitcar.com

January 1st 2011

Happy New Year from JBA Motors. This month has seen the arrival of the new BMW based JBA Falcon Tourer chassis. Re-designed and engineered by a renowned racing and kit car chassis manufacturer, which has provided us with a cutting edge platform for the new car

December 1st 2010

Since 2008, JBA Motors has been re-engineering the JBA Falcon and 2011 will see the re-launch of this classic 1930s car at the Stoneleigh Kit Car Show. The new edition will be primarily based on a BMW 3 Series, and will be better to drive, safer and more fuel economical than previous models. Initially JBA Motors will be producing one model, which will be available both in kit form and as a factory built car

 
 
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