LOT 87 ◊◊◊
Property of a deceased estate 1924 Matchless 1,000cc V-Twin Project Registration no. None Frame no. H1052 Engine no. 20/72778
Sold for £3,200 inc. premium
Lot 87◊◊◊
Property of a deceased estate, 1924 Matchless 1,000cc V-Twin Project
The Autumn Stafford Sale - The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|12 October 2024, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
Property of a deceased estate
1924 Matchless 1,000cc V-Twin Project
Registration no. None
Frame no. H1052
Engine no. 20/72778
1924 Matchless 1,000cc V-Twin Project
Registration no. None
Frame no. H1052
Engine no. 20/72778
Unlike the vast majority of Britain's motorcycle manufacturers, which were located in the Birmingham and Coventry areas, Matchless were based in Plumstead, South London. The name 'Matchless' first appeared in the 1890s on cycles manufactured by H H Collier, whose sons Charlie and Harry would later join him in the business. The firm's first - experimental - motorcycle appeared in 1899 and its first production model in 1902. Already an accomplished cycle racer, Charlie Collier soon turned to racing Matchless motorcycles, as did his brother, and both Colliers would be on the start-line for the inaugural Isle of Man TT race in 1907, Charlie winning the event's single-cylinder class.
These early Matchless models were JAP powered but in 1912 the firm introduced a 500cc single of its own design. Nevertheless, within a short time it had gone, along with all the other singles, and for the next several years Matchless built only v-twins.
This JAP powered Matchless belonged to the lady vendors late father. Offered for restoration, the Matchless appears largely complete. Accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's completeness and mechanical condition or otherwise prior to bidding. Complete or not, this rare Matchless, once finished, will afford its new owner with the hugely enjoyable experience of riding a highly capable Vintage-era v-twin. There are no documents offered with this project and is sold strictly as viewed.
Offered without key
These early Matchless models were JAP powered but in 1912 the firm introduced a 500cc single of its own design. Nevertheless, within a short time it had gone, along with all the other singles, and for the next several years Matchless built only v-twins.
This JAP powered Matchless belonged to the lady vendors late father. Offered for restoration, the Matchless appears largely complete. Accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's completeness and mechanical condition or otherwise prior to bidding. Complete or not, this rare Matchless, once finished, will afford its new owner with the hugely enjoyable experience of riding a highly capable Vintage-era v-twin. There are no documents offered with this project and is sold strictly as viewed.
Offered without key
Footnotes
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