Hello Gordon,
There are several clubs who can help with information: the Vintage Motor Cycle Club, British Two Stroke Club, National Autocycle, and Cyclemotor Club, East Anglian Autocycle, and Cyclemotor Club, and I believe there is a James register, but my personal advice is to get yourself a new set of tyres before you start spending money on the bike. I believe lack of suitable tyres for these machines may well be a problem in the future for those of us with Auto Cycles. . Tony Etheridge 01923 231699 sometimes has them, and Bitzforbikes.co.uk might be able to help.
Alan
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From: GordonSent: Thursday, May 07, 2009 9:17 AMSubject: [pip_squeak_and_wilfred] NewbyHi All,
My name is Gordon I live in Plymouth and have been into motorcycle since 1947. I've just bought a 1942 James Autocycle which is a new type for me. I'm looking for any one with a similar machine as I intend a bare metal restoration. Any help in sourcing parts, tyres, literature etc. will be most welcome.