1961 Matchless G12

Registration No: TSL 820
Frame No: A82047
Engine No: M35105
CC: 650
MOT: Exempt

• Matchless G12 650cc fitted with alloy rims and mudguards
• Part of an enthusiast collection of AMC produced bikes
• Beautifully restored by engineer owner to a high standard
• Includes an AJS/Matchless Owners Club dating certificate
• Last run in 2020, will need light recommissioning before use
• This G12 comes supplied with a current V5C

Matchless is one of the oldest marques of British motorcycles, manufactured in Plumstead, London, between 1899 and 1966. A wide range of models was produced under the Matchless name, ranging from small two-strokes to 750 cc four-stroke twins. The marque had a long history of racing success with a Matchless ridden by Charlie Collier winning the first single-cylinder race in the first Isle of Man TT in 1907. An amalgamation with AJS in 1931 formed Associated Motor Cycles which continued until the group's closure in the mid-60s. The Matchless G12, together with its equivalent AJS Model 31 was developed to compete with the other big twins being offered by the rival BSA/Triumph group at the time.

In 1959 the G12 was redesigned and modernized as the De Luxe with a new full cradle tubular duplex frame and a new cylinder head. Vibration had always been a problem, so the crankshaft was upgraded to nodular iron. Capable of 100mph performance, the model became popular with the American market. This beautiful 1961 G12 was supplied by dealers Tippetts Motors of Surbiton and comes together with an AJS/Matchless Owners Club dating certificate. Part of a small private collection of AMC produced motorcycles, the bike was restored to a very high standard by its owner who sadly passed away in 2019. An engineer by trade, he even crack tested the crank during the rebuild and the bike comes fitted with alloy rims and alloy mudguards. Last run in 2020 and stored carefully since it will need a light recommissioning before use and comes supplied with a current V5C and a notebook detailing work carried out.

For more information, please contact:
Ian Cunningham
ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk
07415 871189