1954 Matchless G3LS, 350cc. Registration number not register...

Hammer

£750

1954 Matchless G3LS, 350cc. Registration number not registered. Frame number A20488. Engine number 54?G3LS 26417.
Sold with a AJS/Matchless owners club dating certificate.
The rigid framed Matchless G3L/AJS Model 16M 350 cc single was developed in 1945 from the military World War II motorcycle. The company also produced an almost identical motorcycle under the AJS name as the G3L with the only difference between the two was that the Matchless carried a magneto at the rear of the cylinder barrel, whereas the AJS magneto was at the front.
In 1953, the models were modernised with a dual seat replacing the saddle and rear pillion seat, it retained a rigid rear frame until 1949, when pivoted rear suspension controlled by hydraulically dampened spring units designed and made by Matchless became available. The difference was indicated by the S (for springer) designation.
This example was undergoing restoration by our deceased vendor and he obtained the dating certificate in 2016, it is unknown when it was last run.