Lot details Registration No: DFA 638 Frame No: A33654 Engine No: 55/G9/27002 cc: 500 MOT Expiry Date: Exempt
With hindsight 1949 can be defined as the year of response to the success of the Speed Twin by Triumphs rival manufactures with BSA, Norton, Royal Enfield and AJS/Matchless all announcing new 500cc twins. The AMC models, typed the Model 20 and G9 for the AJS and Matchless models respectively featured a third, central main bearing but otherwise conformed to the norm. AMC, unlike the majority of their rivals, who dabbled with "sprung hubs" and various plunger systems, had introduced a pivoted fork frame controlled by hydraulically damped suspension units during the late forties having carried out development work during the war years. The new rear suspension system that was applied to both the singles and twins was complimented by AMC's "Teledraulic" battlefield proven front forks. The rest of the cycle parts were drawn from the existing single cylinder range. The basic design changed little over the course of the next few years, the most significant changes occurring in 1952 when a new Burman gearbox was adopted, 1954 and the change to a full width alloy hub and 1955, the year that the example offered was built, when an Amal Monobloc carburettor became standard together with a full width alloy rear hub. 1956 saw the introduction of the revised long oil tank and toolbox together with a new frame and in 1957 the Jampot suspension units gave way to items supplied by Girling.
The G9 on offer was restored to a very high standard 20 years ago. Finished with a red and chromium plated petrol tank this lovely example is offered with a Swansea V5C and buff log book.
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