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James History by B.H. Davies

Introduced in 1948, the Comet followed the ML and the Autocycle. Fitted with a Villiers 98cc 1F engine, it remained in production until 1966.

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The first James Motorised Bicycle with Werner Engine

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The first James Motor Cycle with loop frame and F.N. engine

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A James 1903 model, designed and ridden by F. A. Kimberley, present Managing Director

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The James 1903 Motor Cycle with Minerva Engine

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The first James Safety Model, produced entirely in the James Works in 1908

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The latest development of the James Safety Model, 1910 (note the first saddle tank)

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The first James with all-chain drive, gear box, clutch, kick-start, all enclosed transmission.

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Barmouth

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James 2¾ h.p. Two-stroke, 1920

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Director and Chairman

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F. A. Kimberley, Managing Director

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James 500cc V-Twin 1925

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James Single with Sidecar, c.1920

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James V-twin with Sidecar, c.1920

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James Lightweight 1922

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James 1933 B1 V-Twin 500cc OHV Super Sports

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James 1930 B11 172cc

 

 

 

 


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