
LOT 202
Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection 1955 Matchless 348cc G3LS Registration no. YAS 934 Frame no. A340009 Engine no. 55/G3LS 26927
Estimate: £4,000 - £6,000
Lot 202
Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection, 1955 Matchless 348cc G3LSRegistration no. YAS 934 Frame no. A340009 Engine no. 55/G3LS 26927
Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection
1955 Matchless 348cc G3LS
Registration no. YAS 934
Frame no. A340009
Engine no. 55/G3LS 26927
1955 Matchless 348cc G3LS
Registration no. YAS 934
Frame no. A340009
Engine no. 55/G3LS 26927
Associated Motor Cycles announced its post-war range of AJS and Matchless heavyweight singles in June 1945. Coded Model 16 and G3L respectively, the two 350cc models shared the same 93mm stroke as their 500cc brethren, coupled to a 69mm bore. Housed in a rigid frame with Teledraulic front fork, the ruggedly built overhead-valve engine drove through a four-speed gearbox. Hairpin valve springs were adopted for 1949 and a swinging-arm frame introduced: the latter initially for export only but available in the UK from 1950, machines so-equipped being suffixed 'S'.
This Matchless G3LS had already been restored some years previously when it was purchased by the Museum in January 2004. Accompanying documentation consists of old and current V5Cs and SORN paperwork. The machine's mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to its condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding.
This Matchless G3LS had already been restored some years previously when it was purchased by the Museum in January 2004. Accompanying documentation consists of old and current V5Cs and SORN paperwork. The machine's mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to its condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding.
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.
Saleroom notices
The frame number is A34009. Please click the link to view the walkaround video of Lot 202: click here



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