
LOT 429
1957 Matchless 348cc G3LS Registration no. 136 AHY Frame no. A56631 Engine no. 57/G3LS 34877
Sold for £1,840 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 429
1957 Matchless 348cc G3LSRegistration no. 136 AHY Frame no. A56631 Engine no. 57/G3LS 34877
The Spring Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|23 April 2022, 10:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
1957 Matchless 348cc G3LS
Registration no. 136 AHY
Frame no. A56631
Engine no. 57/G3LS 34877
Registration no. 136 AHY
Frame no. A56631
Engine no. 57/G3LS 34877
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 overhead-valve engine drove through a four-speed gearbox. Hairpin valve springs were adopted for 1949 and a swinging-arm frame introduced.
Owned by the vendor (a Matchless OC and VMCC member) since 1959, this Matchless G3LS was used as ride-to-work transport for many years. Apparently highly original, the machine has not been used for at least 10 years and is presented in 'oily rag condition'. Re-commissioning, including a new kick-start return spring, will be required before it returns to the road. Offered with a V5C document.
Offered without key
Owned by the vendor (a Matchless OC and VMCC member) since 1959, this Matchless G3LS was used as ride-to-work transport for many years. Apparently highly original, the machine has not been used for at least 10 years and is presented in 'oily rag condition'. Re-commissioning, including a new kick-start return spring, will be required before it returns to the road. Offered with a V5C document.
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
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The V5C will follow after the sale.
















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