James had begun concentrating on the manufacture of two-stroke lightweights in the 1930s, and continued the policy after WW2. In 1951 the company became part of the Associated Motor Cycles group, joining Francis-Barnett, and from then on the two marque’s model ranges became ever more similar until the transfer of Francis-Barnett production to the James factory in 1962 ushered in an era of unashamed ‘badge engineering’. James models were powered by Villiers engines at first, though from 1957 many used AMC’s own engine. Described by the vendor as retaining original cycle parts and paintwork, this Villiers-engined Captain is reported as in good mechanical condition and offered with road fund licence to June 2005, MoT to 24th November 2004 and Swansea V5 registration document.
James had begun concentrating on the manufacture of two-stroke lightweights in the 1930s, and continued the policy after WW2. In 1951 the company became part of the Associated Motor Cycles group, joining Francis-Barnett, and from then on the two marque’s model ranges became ever more similar until the transfer of Francis-Barnett production to the James factory in 1962 ushered in an era of unashamed ‘badge engineering’. James models were powered by Villiers engines at first, though from 1957 many used AMC’s own engine. Described by the vendor as retaining original cycle parts and paintwork, this Villiers-engined Captain is reported as in good mechanical condition and offered with road fund licence to June 2005, MoT to 24th November 2004 and Swansea V5 registration document.
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