Description
James Handyvan
In 1929 the James Cycle Company launched the James Handyvan. This was a 5 cwt van based on the James motorcycle, with a 247cc engine. The vehicle was continually updated and in 1933 the James “Samson” Handyvan was introduced, powered by an air-cooled V-twin 1096cc engine. The Samson had an aluminium body and a new welded steel chassis. The rear of the body provided a 12 cwt load space and also carried two petrol tanks, one of which acted as a reserve tank while the other was in use. The Samson Handyvan was available in two body styles, the panel van and the open truck. The company ceased production in 1939.
