
LOT 607
1960 James 199cc Captain Registration no. 3941 PX Frame no. CL20-597 Engine no. 20T-1829
Sold for £2,300 inc. premium
Lot 607
1960 James 199cc CaptainRegistration no. 3941 PX Frame no. CL20-597 Engine no. 20T-1829
The Autumn Stafford Sale – The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|16 October 2022, 10:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
1960 James 199cc Captain
Registration no. 3941 PX
Frame no. CL20-597
Engine no. 20T-1829
Registration no. 3941 PX
Frame no. CL20-597
Engine no. 20T-1829
James had begun concentrating on the manufacture of two-stroke lightweights in the 1930s, and continued the policy after WW2. They first adopted the 'Captain' name was for the (nominally) 200cc model for 1950 and both the cycle parts and the (originally Villiers) engine would be upgraded periodically as the years passed. By 1960 when the L20 example offered here was made, the Captain was being built with a swinging-arm frame and the AMC engine.
Somewhat unusual in retaining its original engine, this un-restored Captain comes with a large file of paperwork to include the original old-style buff logbook listing four owners up to 1973. Also in the file are period magazine road tests; assorted correspondence; a BMS reproduction instruction book; a V5C document; and two MoTs (most recent expired 2000). The machine was last started one year ago and is described by the vendor as in 'fair/good' condition.
Offered without key
Somewhat unusual in retaining its original engine, this un-restored Captain comes with a large file of paperwork to include the original old-style buff logbook listing four owners up to 1973. Also in the file are period magazine road tests; assorted correspondence; a BMS reproduction instruction book; a V5C document; and two MoTs (most recent expired 2000). The machine was last started one year ago and is described by the vendor as in 'fair/good' condition.
Offered without key
Footnotes
All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.
Saleroom notices
The motorcycle is believed to have been repainted.







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