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£2,700
1947 Matchless G3L, Registration number FNX 497 (non transferrable). Frame number 14856. Engine number 47/G3L 4897. Gearbox number 8CPBL 35130 MS 20263.
In 1940 the British War Office requisitioned every available Matchless motorcycle to replace those lost at Dunkirk. Developed from the pre-war G3, the 'L' in the G3/L stood for "lightweight" in response to the War Office requirement for a motorcycle more suited to off-road use. The real innovation of the G3/L was the "Teledraulic" forks, which were the first telescopic design with oil damping – an idea that was to become the standard for almost all future motorcycles.
Production of the G3/L began in late 1941, and a series of modifications and improvements were introduced as it entered military service which continued post war.
FNX has been owned by our vendor for several years, used on local club runs and is being sold due to advancing years.
Sold with the V5C and various other paperwork.
Fees apply to the hammer price:
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15% inc VAT*
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18.6% inc VAT*
