
LOT 568
Property of a deceased's estate 1964 AJS 646cc Model 31 Registration no. LKE 215B Frame no. A87252 Engine no. 31 10257
Sold for £2,875 inc. premium
Lot 568
Property of a deceased's estate, 1964 AJS 646cc Model 31Registration no. LKE 215B Frame no. A87252 Engine no. 31 10257
The Spring Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|23 April 2022, 10:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
Property of a deceased's estate
1964 AJS 646cc Model 31
Registration no. LKE 215B
Frame no. A87252
Engine no. 31 10257
1964 AJS 646cc Model 31
Registration no. LKE 215B
Frame no. A87252
Engine no. 31 10257
The last of the major British motorcycle manufacturers to offer a parallel twin, Associated Motor Cycles did not announce its own until the Earls Court Motorcycle Show of 1948, and even then production was for export only. Typed Model 20 (AJS) and G9 (Matchless), the two newcomers followed the established pattern of British parallel twins but were unusual in having an engine with a third, central, crankshaft main bearing. The new 498cc power unit was housed in the swinging-arm frame recently introduced on AMC's heavyweight singles. Progressively developed, the motor underwent a number of capacity increases, finally arriving at 646cc in the autumn of 1958 with the launch of the AJS Model 31 and Matchless G12. Well-finished, stylish and deservedly popular despite lacking the performance image of certain rivals, the AMC twins were much missed after their demise in 1966.
An AJS & Matchless OC letter on file states that this particular AJS Model 31 was a 'Show Model' supplied to the famous South London dealership Pride & Clark in December 1964. The machine appears to be in substantially original specification except for the Norton Commando-type TLS front brake and the addition of flashing indicators. Acquired by the vendor's late father in November 2007, the machine has not run for some time and will require re-commissioning before further use. Offered with old/current V5C documents.
Offered without key
An AJS & Matchless OC letter on file states that this particular AJS Model 31 was a 'Show Model' supplied to the famous South London dealership Pride & Clark in December 1964. The machine appears to be in substantially original specification except for the Norton Commando-type TLS front brake and the addition of flashing indicators. Acquired by the vendor's late father in November 2007, the machine has not run for some time and will require re-commissioning before further use. Offered with old/current V5C documents.
Offered without key
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