Sold for £15,200
(including buyers premium)
Registration No: N/A
Frame No: None
Engine No: G50 101R
CC: 500
MOT: N/A
The Matchless G50 is an historic racing British motorcycle made by Associated Motorcycles (AMC) at the former Matchless works in Plumstead, London. Developed in 1958 from the 350 cc AJS 7R, but with the engine capacity increased to 500 cc, 180 G50s were built in the next four years. Although less powerful than its main competitor the Norton Manx the G50 proved highly competitive weighing in at about three hundred pounds. If success is measured by longevity then this is the most successful Matchless motorcycle, and high specification replicas are still being produced to this day, although financial problems at AMC ended production in 1963.
The popularity of classic racing has increased demand so much that authentic replicas of the G50 have been produced for use in events such as the Landsdowne Series. This is a George Beale produced replica of the 1962 Matchless G50 with its engine built in 1994 by Mick Taberer featuring a PAL Magneto, GP Carb, Newby belt drive and a Mick Hemmings 6 speed gearbox. The bike has been on display for a while so will need some recommissioning before use.
For more information, please contact:
Ian Cunningham
ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk
07415 871189
Auction: National Motorcycle Museum, 20th Jul, 2022
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