c.1943 Matchless G3/L Military Evocation
No Reserve

Registration No: VUJ 323
Frame No: 23879
MOT: Exempt

• From a large private collection of motorcycles
• Used for numerous films and television shows
• Attractively mellowed older restoration

Developed in response to War Office demands for a lighter machine for military service, the 350cc Matchless G3/L was based on the pre-war overhead-valve single-cylinder G3 but featured some significant modifications. The most notable was the adoption of the ‘Teledraulic’ front fork. Based on a pre-war BMW design, the new telescopic fork was significantly lighter and more effective than the contemporary girder forks. A single downtube frame replaced the pre-war duplex design, saving weight and increasing ground clearance. After many G3s had been requisitioned by the army, G3/L production began in 1941 and from 1942 the entire Matchless factory was dedicated to its production. Production ended in 1946, but they remained in active military service until 1960.

This c.1943 G3/L sports an older restoration completed sometime prior to 2000. We note that it is registered as a 1960 model, which likely indicates the year it was demobbed from army service. More recently, itwas purchased by the late owner for his large motorcycle collection, where it spent many years alongside several other military machines. During that period, it was loaned out on many occasions for film and television work. It still presents very well but, having not been run for several years, some recommissioning will be required. The sale includes a V5C.

For more information, please contact:
Mike Davis
mike.davis@handh.co.uk
07718 584217