Notes on some of the rarer British marques
This page lists brands for which we currently have only an historical precis.
For a more complete listing visit the British Index.
J. Marston, Ltd.
135. J. Marston, Ltd., Hove. Trailers shown here, the special feature of which is that the basketwork is woven on to the framework itself, thus obviating the risk of the basket breaking away from the frame, adjustable arm and adjustable ball and socket clip, all being fitted with a lamp clip to show a rear light. Prices from £8 10s.
1902 Stanley Show in Motor Cycling, November 26th, 1902. Page 275
N.B. Unrelated to John Marston of Sunbeam.
James H Smith
Built by bicycle manufacturer James H. T. Smith at 9 (or 11) London Road, Camberley, Surrey in 1904 by an engineering firm which was still operating in the 1950s, only one motorcycle survives.
Sources: The Bikesheds archive; vmcc.net.
JMB 1933-1935
JZR
Manufactured since 1988 by John Ziemba Restorations of Nancy Street Yard, Lancaster Street, Darwen, Lancashire, these were three-wheeler kit cars which included a Morgan-inspired machine.
Many had V-twin engines from motorcycle manufacturers (Honda CX, Moto Guzzi, HD), and some had four cylinder engines. In addition to the kit cars, Ziemba at times built complete three-wheelers for customers..
Some 300 JZR kits were produced up to 1998 when changes to UK registration regulations paused output. In the year 2000 production of the kits recommenced.
Sources: jzr-threewheeler.de, 3wheelers.com, et al.
Rarer British Marques
