Re: J.A.P. engines

[mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (John McEwen)]

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
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