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LOT 127

1948 AJS Model 18 Frame no. 10414 Engine no. 48/18 6559

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Lot 127

1948 AJS Model 18

1948 AJS Model 18
Frame no. 10414
Engine no. 48/18 6559

Many riders were introduced to AMC, parent company of both AJS and Matchless, by the lowly Matchless G3L single, a 350cc WWII military bike, many of which were sold off as surplus after hostilities ended. Needing to quickly get back into peacetime production, AMC created a new civilianized version of the bike, the AJS Model 16. Soon a full 500cc model was sold alongside, the Model 18, still a fairly simple rigid-frame design. As prosperity returned to the British Isles and companies began to export products, AJS added features. Rear suspension became available, as did an alloy engine, leading to the sporty Model 18CS – C for competition, S for suspension.

Economy was the Model 18's prime calling card, though, as driven home in company literature: "Motorcycling is one of the most economical and pleasurable modes of transport. It is our sincere wish that every AJS owner should obtain from his mount the service, comfort and innumerable miles of low-cost travel that we have earnestly endeavored to build into it," read the AJS owner's manual.

This particular 18S model presents in fine condition, having had a partial restoration and repaint some time ago. In its present state, it will require recommissioning prior to enjoying the thump of its big single cylinder engine on the road again.

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