LOT 517

1962 Matchless 348cc G3 Mercury Registration no. LAS 211 (see text) Frame no. A82307 Engine no. G3 41755

Sold for £3,450 inc. premium

Lot 517

1962 Matchless 348cc G3 Mercury
Registration no. LAS 211 (see text) Frame no. A82307 Engine no. G3 41755

The Winter Sale - including The National Motorcycle Museum Reserve Collection - Bicester Heritage|12 December 2020, 10:00 GMT|Bicester, Bicester Heritage

1962 Matchless 348cc G3 Mercury
Registration no. LAS 211 (see text)
Frame no. A82307
Engine no. G3 41755

In the current ownership since 2004, this 1962 Matchless G3 has been much loved and extremely reliable. The accompanying AJS & Matchless Owners Club dating certificate confirms that this is an all matching numbers example. The engine, a new more powerful short-stroke unit for 1962, has recently been treated to a major overhaul including valve guides and seats, rebuilt crank, small end, main bearings etc. (a rebore was not required). The tanks, tinware, and mudguards were resprayed around the same time. Accompanied by multiple invoices, a large quantity of MoT certificates from 1985 to 2013, and sundry old tax discs, it acquired its age-related number in 2002 (DVLA correspondence included). When consigning the machine in late February the owner told us that it was run only "last week". A change to 12-volt electrics is the only noted modification from standard.

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

There is a V5C offered with the lot. Please click the link to view the walkaround video of Lot 517: click here

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