
LOT 519 N
1941 Matchless 348cc G3L Project Frame no. illegible Engine no. 41/G3L 59964
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,400Lot to be sold without reserve
Lot 519N
1941 Matchless 348cc G3L Project Frame no. illegible Engine no. 41/G3L 59964
The Summer Sale - LIVE AND ONLINE - BICESTER HERITAGE|16 August 2020, 10:00 BST|Bicester, Bicester Heritage
1941 Matchless 348cc G3L Project
Frame no. illegible
Engine no. 41/G3L 59964
Frame no. illegible
Engine no. 41/G3L 59964
The outbreak of war in September 1939 found the British Army ill prepared for hostilities, not the least with regard to its transportation arrangements. The result was the wholesale commandeering of civilian motorcycles for despatch, reconnaissance, convoy patrol and other duties. Almost every major British manufacturer supplied machines to the Army, although these were invariably adapted pre-war roadsters rather than purpose-built military designs. Among the most popular was the Matchless G3, a relatively lightweight and sporty 350cc model that had first been assessed for possible military use in 1933. Updated with a single down-tube frame and telescopic front fork, the 'Matchbox' continued as the G3L from 1941. By the time hostilities ceased in 1945, more than 63,000 G3Ls had been delivered. An ex-military motorcycle, this incomplete G3L is offered for restoration. There are no documents with this Lot, which is sold strictly as viewed.
Footnotes
As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.
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This lot is withdrawn.

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| N | NOVA declaration |
| If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £350 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice. |
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