The JBA Falcon is a Kit Car or
Component Car. The car is a sports car and the style dates back to
the 1930's. It is hand built from a kit of all new parts, supplied
by JBA Engineering Ltd. Using parts from a Ford car, this is
called a Donor car. The main parts of the JBA Kit consist of :-
An
immensely strong 4"x 2" (100 x 50 mm.) chassis. A GRP Central Body
Unit, Wings and Rear Boot. Aluminium Bonnet Panels and Stainless
Steel Radiator Grill.
How many models
are produced by JBA Engineering Ltd.
Two Models
These are
The JBA Sports SRi. ( Ford
Sierra Based ) A two seater 12' 6" long. 3810 mm.
The JBA Falcon TSR. A
tourer with either two or four seats.
( Ford Sierra Based ) 13' 9" long. 4191 mm.
What is the difference between a Sports
model and a Tourer
The Sports is strictly a two seater 12'
6" long.
The Falcon TSR is 13' 9"
long and can be either a large two seater
Tourer version or a four seater Tourer version. The choice is up to the individual.
Some Sports models are named SR
and others SRi.
SRi Denotes a Fuel injected engine,
with a fuel management system fitted.
What Engines can be Used
All the Ford engines, including fuel
injection. The Rover V8.
Fiat Twin Cam. All these engines have been fitted to date, just advise
the factory and they will fit the correct engine mounts to the
chassis for your chosen engine.
I only have a License to drive
Automatics
Yes. The Falcon can be fitted with an
Automatic gearbox.
I live Abroad is the Falcon
available in Left hand drive
Yes.
The JBA has a hood, is
it waterproof.
Totally waterproof. JBA
have done Test Drives with prospective customers in some atrocious
weather. They are amazed that there are no water leaks.
The Car is 1930 style are there
any storage spaces.
Yes. Unlike most 30's style of kit
car. All JBA models have a lockable boot as standard. Centre
consuls and other storage compartments, including a glove box,
door pockets etc. can be built into any JBA.
Can I Spread the Cost.
Yes. The Kit can be purchased in
Three Stages.
Can JBA supply a Donor Package.
Yes. A donor package is a Sierra stripped down by JBA.
Can any Ford Donor be used.
No. The only models that can't
be used are the Sierra Estate and 4 x 4 models. All other models are OK.
Can JBA Supply a ready
made car.
Yes. These are made to order and
built to the standard that the customer specifies.
Does JBA supply second hand
models.
Yes. But only occasionally.
Are second hand models available
elsewhere.
Yes. The Secretary of The JBA Owners
Club maintains a list of cars for sale.
What is SVA.
SVA is Singular Vehicle Approval and
is a test carried out on kit cars and imported cars at Goods
Vehicle Test Stations operated by the Department of Transport and
called the Vehicle Inspectorate.
How does a JBA fare with an SVA
test.
All JBA Cars are fully compliant with
the SVA.
If I decide to buy a JBA is there
any other help available.
Yes. JBA Cars
has a Builder Support Service accessible by E-
Mail.
The JBA Owners Club will
give you all the help they can, through their members and local
representatives.
Is Insurance Expensive.
No. In fact it can be cheaper than
normal insurance through specialist Insurance Brokers dealing in
Kitcars.
What do the letters JBA
stand for.
They are the first
letter of the surnames of the three partners who founded the
firm.
Ken Jones,
John Barlow
and Dave Ashley.
Only two directors remained with the firm, Ken Jones and Dave
Ashley until end of July 2004.
The factory was bought by Tim Banwell on 1st August 2004 and now
runs the factory from Standish today.
