LOT 324

1953 Matchless 347cc G3LS Registration no. PTJ 898 Frame no. A1840 Engine no. 55/G3LS 29155 (see text)

Sold for £3,450 inc. premium

Lot 324

1953 Matchless 347cc G3LS
Registration no. PTJ 898 Frame no. A1840 Engine no. 55/G3LS 29155 (see text)

The Autumn Stafford Sale – The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|15 October 2022, 16:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

1953 Matchless 347cc G3LS
Registration no. PTJ 898
Frame no. A1840
Engine no. 55/G3LS 29155 (see text)

PTJ 898 was purchased by the vendor in 2018, in need of restoration. The owner advises that he carried out a complete strip and rebuild, renovating or replacing anything that was needed. The large quantity of invoices in the history file attest to this, and include paintwork, tyres, exhaust system, dynamo armature, chains, seat and magneto rebuild. Since completion, the machine has been started once, but due to a leg injury, the owner is no longer able to start it, hence the sale. The machine will, therefore, require some commissioning by a new owner. Documentation comprises a current V5C, an old RF60 log book, numerous invoices, some photos, and miscellaneous papers. Prospective purchasers should note that whilst the original engine has been replaced, the V5C still records the previous engine number. The machine is presently on SORN.
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