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Notes on some of the rarer Spanish marques
This page lists brands for which we currently have only an historical precis. For a more complete listing visit the Spanish Index.
Jimbell
Jimenez Bello imported, probably without the knowledge of the authorities, British Bown and Sun lightweight two-strokss which he rebranded. Based in Málaga in 1953, most of the machines were sold in the Levantine region.
Source: OTTW
Joyca Menorca, 1950s
JP
Manufactured by Albert Juvanteny and Quico Payà who had been team riders with OSSA. Based on the Ossa MAR and fitted with a Villa engine, they were built from 1987 to 1991.
Sources: wikipedia.es
JV
Manufactured by José Vázquez, a motorcycle dealer from Zaragoza. These were powered by Barbaci engines, and later models designated JV Special were fitted with modified OSSA powerlants. Some 72 of the Specials were built.
An example was displayed at the Sala Santy Collection
Source: amoticos.org
J.Y.M.B.
J.Y.M.B. of Plaza Sagrada Familia, 9, Barcelona, built a miniature sidecar combination along the lines of a pre-war American motorcycle, powered by an Iresa 53cc engine. Designed for children, only three were produced.
J.Y.M.B. Motocicleta Infantil con Sidecar, 1951
Source: ca.wikipedia.org
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