Read Jacks
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Last updated
02 August 2024
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Database For Vintage and Classic Read Vehicle Jacks
Other vintage British car jack databases:
George Radion in Australia has a database on Australian-made Jacks
This database is for vintage and classic Read vehicle jacks. Many of the photos and comments have been gleaned from Ebay and other sites. I would be pleased to add photos and comments from anyone who has information on these jacks.
Please note that this information is accurate to the best of my knowledge, but I make no claims about authority on this subject. Use your own discretion when evaluating the accuracy of the information.
All Read screw jacks are now very old. I would recommend that they are now used only for display purposes. If one is used for lifting a vehicle, the operator should never put them self underneath the supported area without additional load bearing equipment in place, such as block of wood. Never use bricks for this purpose.
The values are normally taken from auction sites world-wide, but exclude postage.
Request to vendors: Please feel free to use the information from these databases in your adverts. An acknowledgement of the source would be most welcome. However, please do not twist any of the information. Where I say along the lines: 'May be for car X' please make this clear in your advert. An altered statement saying: 'It is for car X' will create false facts and misinformation. If you know for certainty a jack's heritage please contact me so that I can amend the entry. Thank you.
Screw Jacks
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Description Single screw lift with hinged extension. Only other details as shown in the photos. Applicable Vehicles: Not known Jack Handle Type: As shown in the pictures Year Dates Noted:
Value: Average price paid in 2018 = £5.00 - 1 sale
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Description The jack is a single screw only. It is cast READ on both sides. No other markings. It measures 7.5" closed and 11.5" extended. The handle hole is 1/2" square. 3rd picture (green jack) courtesy of Jasper Nederhoed. The fourth picture shows an additional casting on the base; SF-2. (Another example was stamped SF-4). Picture courtesy of Michael Clayson. NewMoody noted that BDS, Ceandess and Prima produced very similar jacks, even down to the SF reference numbers on the base. See final photo Courtesy of NewMoody. Applicable Vehicles: Not known. Jack Handle Type: 1/2" square bar. length and handle type not known. Year Dates Noted:
Value: Average price paid in 2013 = £11.01 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2014 = £4.95 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2015 = £10.00 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2016 = £9.92 - 7 sales Average price paid in 2017 = £8.66 - 4 sales Average price paid in 2018 = £714,75 - 3 sales Average price paid in 2019 = £4.70 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2020 = £9.68 - 5 sales Average price paid in 2021 = £8.66 - 3 sales Average price paid in 2022 = £10.31 - 4 sales Average price paid in 2023 = £7.49 - 2 sales £7.50 paid on UK Ebay 2 July 2024 - NH
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Description The jack is a single screw. Unlike other Read jacks this one is a stamped casting with the maker's details. On one side it says READ and on the other is ENGLAND. The individual letters are 90 degrees rotated compared to the jacks above. Other details look the same as the entry above other than the jacking saddle. It measures 7.5" closed and 11.5" extended. Applicable Vehicles: Not known Jack Handle Type: 1/2" square bar. length and handle type not known. Year Dates Noted:
Value: Average price paid in 2016 = £10.00 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2017 = £5.49 - 2 sales Average price paid in 2018 = £12.50 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2020 = £10.00 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2022 = £12.49 - 2 sales Average price paid in 2023 = £10.75 - 2 sales £10.00 paid on UK Ebay 29 July 2024 - NH
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Description Two stage jack. No markings other markings than READ on both sides. It measures 6.25" closed and 11.75" open. Applicable Vehicles: Austin A30/A35. See also Smiths Austin A30, A35 for other jacks. Jack Handle Type: As shown in last photo. Year Dates Noted:
Value: Average price paid in 2014 = £12.81 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2015 = £7.50 - 2 sales Average price paid in 2016 = £14.00 - 2 sales Average price paid in 2017 = £0.01 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2018 = £20.00 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2019 = £6.00 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2020 = £12.80 - 2 sales Average price paid in 2021 = £8.49 - 4 sales |
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Read S421 Description The jack has READ cast on one side and S421 7.5CWT on the other. Closed it is 7.5" tall, and 12" extended. Applicable Vehicles: Not known Jack Handle Type: The jack handle is about 32" long and 3/8"square. The handle hole is 1" diameter. Year Dates Noted:
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Description The jack has a double screw and has READ cast on both sides. Closed it is 6.25" tall, and 12.5" extended. Applicable Vehicles: Not known Jack Handle Type: Not known Year Dates Noted:
Value: Average price paid in 2016 = £8.00 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2018 = £12.50 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2019 = £5.00 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2020 = £23.50 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2023 = £10.00 - 1 sale
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Description The jack has a double screw 6" closed and 10.5" extended. It is cast READ SF on one side of the barrel and READ on the other. Applicable Vehicles: Not known Jack Handle Type: One piece bar 25.5" long and with a wooden handle. Year Dates Noted:
Value: Average price paid in 2019 = £21.00 - 1 sale
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