Beschrijving
H&H Classic Auction @ National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
15th November, 2023 13:00
1963 James Commodore
Very original
Estimate
£1, 500 - £2, 500
Registration No: CAS 363A
Frame No: 3597
Engine No: 20785
CC: 250
MOT: Exempt
A very original James Commodore
In good running order
Old cardboard logbook
Current V5C
James were prolific bicycle and motorcycle manufacturers from 1897 to 1966. The company was taken over by Associated Motor Cycles in 1951 and combined with Francis-Barnett in 1957. The James Commodore 250 was a standard motorcycle produced by James between 1957 and 1962. It was equipped with a single-cylinder, two-stroke engine with a displacement of 249cc and weighed-in at 300 pounds. The bike had a 4-speed transmission and came with a hydraulic telescopic front suspension and a swingarm-two shocks rear suspension. The front and rear brakes were expanding drum brakes.
This little James is a very original machine and is believed by the vendor to have never been painted and with mostly original components. Sold new by Claud Rye Ltd London for the grand sum of £167 17/- , it was sold to a Mr Richard King of Staines in Middlesex. Mr King moved to Devon and following his death the machine stood until 1985 when it was purchased by Mr. King from Ilminster Devon, then onto a Mr Keane from Budliegh Salterton in 1991. In Mr Keane?s possession, it was looked after very well. Since in the current ownership it has had new points light bulbs and a battery. It comes complete with a current V5C old cardboard logbook.
