
LOT 319
1956 AJS 350cc Model 16MS Registration no. 781 YUL Frame no. 6366 Engine no. 56/16M 1795C
Sold for £3,680 inc. premium
Lot 319
1956 AJS 350cc Model 16MS
1956 AJS 350cc Model 16MS
Registration no. 781 YUL
Frame no. 6366
Engine no. 56/16M 1795C
Registration no. 781 YUL
Frame no. 6366
Engine no. 56/16M 1795C
Using models based on the wartime Matchless G3 military machine, Associated Motor Cycles dominated the UK trials scene in the years immediately after WW2. Stars such as Hugh Viney and Gordon Jackson riding for AJS, and Artie Ratcliffe and Ted Usher for Matchless won countless national events while clubmen everywhere favoured the Plumstead marques' products more than those of any of their rivals. Important steps in the evolution of AMC's trials models included revised steering geometry, an alloy cylinder barrel and 'head, and a lightweight all-welded frame. Introduced for the 1954 season, the latter remained rigid at the rear despite evidence that a 'springer' worked better. In the event, AMC's first attempt at a sprung frame was not an unqualified success, but the much-revised chassis of 1958 worked much better and was further improved by a switch to shorter rear dampers in 1961. And although a 500cc model was offered until the early 1950s, the works boys always favoured the milder and more easily managed 350, as did the vast majority of customers.
Unfortunately nothing is known of this example's history, accompanying documentation being limited to an AJS & Matchless OC dating letter and a current V5C. Dry stored and not used for some time, the machine will require recommissioning before further use.
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Unfortunately nothing is known of this example's history, accompanying documentation being limited to an AJS & Matchless OC dating letter and a current V5C. Dry stored and not used for some time, the machine will require recommissioning before further use.
Key not required.
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