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'''AJS''' was founded by '''Albert John Stevens''' (hence the name) in Wolverhampton around 1900. AJS won the Junior TT in 1914, but their greatest racing accomplishments came later, memorably when '''[[Les Graham]]''' won the first ever 500cc world championship on the Porcupine twin in 1949. By 1931 AJS held 117 motorcycle world records. | '''AJS''' was founded by '''Albert John Stevens''' (hence the name) in Wolverhampton around 1900. AJS won the Junior TT in 1914, but their greatest racing accomplishments came later, memorably when '''[[Les Graham]]''' won the first ever 500cc world championship on the Porcupine twin in 1949. By 1931 AJS held 117 motorcycle world records. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Joseph Stevens (senior) was born in Wednesfield in 1856 and became a self employed engineering blacksmith in 1874. His company was called J. Stevens & Co. with premises in Cross Street, Wednesfield. He undertook all kinds of metalwork from making horseshoes, parts for a horses harness and bridle, to repairing or making garden tools. He also worked on such diverse things as bicycles and locks, and soon gained a reputation as a highly skilled craftsman. Joe and his wife had nine children. All of them in time would be involved in the family business. | Joseph Stevens (senior) was born in Wednesfield in 1856 and became a self employed engineering blacksmith in 1874. His company was called J. Stevens & Co. with premises in Cross Street, Wednesfield. He undertook all kinds of metalwork from making horseshoes, parts for a horses harness and bridle, to repairing or making garden tools. He also worked on such diverse things as bicycles and locks, and soon gained a reputation as a highly skilled craftsman. Joe and his wife had nine children. All of them in time would be involved in the family business. | ||
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*[[AJS 7R|7R]] | *[[AJS 7R|7R]] | ||
*[[AJS ISDT|ISDT]] | *[[AJS ISDT|ISDT]] | ||
*[[AJS Stormer 250|Stormer 250]] | |||
*[[AJS Scertre|Scertre]] | |||
*[[AJS FB 250 Trails|FB 250 Trails]] | |||
*[[AJS CSR 650 Hurricane|CSR 650 Hurricane]] | |||
*[[AJS Model 185|Model 185]] | |||
*[[AJS Model 120|Model 120]] | |||
[[List of motorcycles from Great Britain]] | [[List of motorcycles from Great Britain]] | ||