1958 Matchless G9, 498 cc. Registration number 565 AYC (see ...

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£2,600

1958 Matchless G9, 498 cc. Registration number 565 AYC (see text). Frame number A57033. Engine number 57/G9 50713.
British motorcycle factories almost tumbled over themselves in the post- war rush to produce a range of acceptable twins, a result of the worldwide demand created by Triumph’s Speed Twin in 1937/38. Associated Motorcycles (AMC), trading as AJS and Matchless, launched virtually identical 500cc twins in 1949. Perhaps not as visually exciting as those ex Norton, Triumph, or BSA – who also offered a 650 – the AMC examples ultimately commanded as much respect as any of their rivals, and were almost certainly better finished.
The G9 actually continued in the range until 1961, having formed the basis of AMCs attractive but delicate G45 racer, launched in 1953, the 600cc G11 of 1956, and the 650cc G12 that was announced in 1959. The appeal of the London-built twins is clearly enhanced by fact that the crankshaft spins on an additional, centrally mounted, main bearing, so typical of AMC’s cautious design philosophy.
AYC was bought during lockdown, along with a Morris Minor and another motorcycle as projects to restore. Now we are coming out of the restrictions our vendor has decided that the Morris and other motorcycle are the ones he wants to finish and this one is no longer required.
Sold with no paperwork, but it is recorded with DVLA, it also has no seat. It turns over without problem but with no spark.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MACHINE IS IN NORTH WALES NOT GOOLE.