
LOT 428
1968 Matchless 497cc G80CS Registration no. NHU 457F Frame no. C11540 Engine no. G80CS/ 5559
Sold for £7,475 inc. premium
Lot 428
1968 Matchless 497cc G80CS Registration no. NHU 457F Frame no. C11540 Engine no. G80CS/ 5559
The Spring Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|23 April 2022, 10:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
1968 Matchless 497cc G80CS
Registration no. NHU 457F
Frame no. C11540
Engine no. G80CS/ 5559
Registration no. NHU 457F
Frame no. C11540
Engine no. G80CS/ 5559
Although they never possessed the financial resources of chief rival BSA, Associated Motor Cycles (AMC) established a formidable reputation in off-road competition in the 1950s, winning the British 500cc Moto-Cross Championship on four occasions, while in the USA, desert race victories by riders such as Walt Fulton and Bud Ekins ensured a healthy demand for AMC's Matchless G80CS and AJS 18CS scramblers.
Production of the G80CS ceased in August 1965 but this example was not first registered until January 1968. Purchased from the preceding owner, who had struggled to kick it over because of the high compression, 'NHU 457F' is a lovely original example, currently displaying a believed-genuine total of 13,010 miles on the odometer. The engine does not turn over and the machine will need re-commissioning before further use. Sold strictly as viewed, this rare G80CS is offered with a V5C.
Offered without key
Production of the G80CS ceased in August 1965 but this example was not first registered until January 1968. Purchased from the preceding owner, who had struggled to kick it over because of the high compression, 'NHU 457F' is a lovely original example, currently displaying a believed-genuine total of 13,010 miles on the odometer. The engine does not turn over and the machine will need re-commissioning before further use. Sold strictly as viewed, this rare G80CS is offered with a V5C.
Offered without key
Footnotes
All lots are 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 V5C will follow after the sale.

















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