John McEwen wrote:
>
> Hi Don:
>
> J.A.P. stands for James A(lexander?) Prestwich. They were major engine
> suppliers during the pre-war years in Britain. J.A.P. engines were used in
> many large displacement motorcycles and in the 3-wheel Morgan among others.
>
> John McEwen
>
> >I've been reading about Morgans and the book says they used a "J.A.P."
> >engine. What does that stand for?
> >
> >Thanks--
> >
> >Don Mathis,Ph.D.
> >donmathis@lucent.com
> >'61 MGA
> >'37 Derby Bentley (B190KT)
I am working on a section in my website right now of old photos relating
to or taken by my family. You can find a nice shot of a J.A.P.
motorcycle at http://www.hdrogers.com/hdrhistory.html I just uploaded
it.
Enjoy,
Hal Rogers
H.D. Rogers & Sons
Import Auto Specialists
3418 Barksdale Blvd.
Bossier City LA 71112 USA
(318) 742-3651 phone (318) 742-5044 fax
http://www.hdrogers.com
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