STARMAKER COTTONS
THE SPECIALIST
This guide focuses on Cotton motorcycles fitted with Villiers’ Starmaker engines. The Gloucester manufacturer had benefited from access to early prototype engines. We thank Paul Powell, Cotton parts specialist, for his in-depth marque knowledge. Note that Paul’s website also lists parts for other makes and models as, like the guide, much is relevant to other end users of the Villiers units, officially the Type 225H.
■ Paul Powell: 07831 421455; cottonvilliersspares.co.uk
■ Cotton Owners’ and Enthusiasts’ Club: cottonownersclub.wordpress.com
MODEL HISTORY
In the early 1960s, Cotton was one of many makers of lightweight motorcycles for road and sporting use dependent on Villiers for engine supplies. Villiers dominated the sporting market, but an increasing number of manufacturers were fitting their own heads and barrels to
