c.1960 James Cadet, Project. Registration number not registe...

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c.1960 James Cadet, Project. Registration number not registered. Frame number GL15A8809. Engine number 8327.
James began 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 marques' 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'. Like Francis-Barnett, James used Villiers engines at first, though from 1957 many models used parent-company AMC's own power units. The 'Captain' name was first adopted for the (nominally) 200cc model for 1950. Both the Captain and the 125cc Cadet featured the newly developed rubber-suspended telescopic front fork, while plunger rear suspension was available on De Luxe versions that also featured battery electrics.
The engine with this lot has been rebuilt and has no oil in it.
There is no history with this machine that has been in long term storage.