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James Cadet J15. 150cc. 1955

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Frame numbering
Frame numbers were prefixed with a year code. (1955) 55J15-xxx

Model announcement
"Motor Cycling" 2 September 1954
(A Sextet of 1955 James Models) announced the J15 and showed a photo.

"The Motor Cycle" 18 November 1954 (James: Stand 85. Six attractive Lightweights, page 657) and an advert (page 67).  

"Motor Cycling" (same date) carried an advert with a photo of the J15.

Road tests
"Motor Cycling" for 16 June 1955
(Road Tests of Current Models, page 208) carried a roadtest - "A Lively Lightweight for Greet with Good Performance at Low Cost".

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