LOT 312

The Clive Wood, MBE Collection 1932 Matchless 347cc D/3 Registration no. KG 1457 Frame no. 1498 Engine no. D6 593

Sold for £5,175 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve

Lot 312

The Clive Wood, MBE Collection, 1932 Matchless 347cc D/3

The Spring Stafford Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|21 April 2024, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

The Clive Wood, MBE Collection
1932 Matchless 347cc D/3
Registration no. KG 1457
Frame no. 1498
Engine no. D6 593

The 348cc overhead-valve Matchless D/3 was a new introduction for 1932 together with the D/6, the former being a twin-port design and the latter a single-port. The newcomers boasted the then fashionable 'sloper' engine arrangement (popularised by BSA) and featured a face-cam engine shock absorber and dry-sump lubrication with fabric oil filter. The firm's traditional 69x93mm bore/stroke dimensions were common to all the Matchless 350s, whether sidevalve or OHV. Cycle parts were entirely conventional for the day, and the D3 was the only Matchless OHV model with a Burman gearbox. The D3 was last catalogued in 1935 and the final 'sloper' models went in 1937.

Displaying a tax disc that expired on 30th April 2007, since when it has almost certainly not been used, this handsome twin-port Matchless D/3 is offered for recommissioning (the engine turns over). The machine was acquired by the late owner in February 2006. Accompanying paperwork includes an original instruction book; MoT 2006-2007; a V5C document; assorted correspondence; and photocopied brochures and technical literature. It should be noted that the V5C states the machine was registered and/or used, and incorrectly records the engine number as 'A6593-ASE730' (which incorporates a casting number). The current registration dates from 20th January 1998.

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