1948 Matchless 348cc G3L
Registration no. 2232 SP 61
Engine no. 48G3L9076B
Weighing as much as the 500cc model from which most of them were derived, but considerably less powerful, the typical British 350 of the 1950s was not likely to be anyone's first choice as a fast sports bike. Rather, these honest, workaday mounts were chosen for other reasons, chiefly their inherent strength, dependability and economy. AMC's offerings in this important market sector were the Matchless G3L and AJS Model 16, models identical in all respects, tank badge excepted. Testing one of these stalwarts in 1961, Motor Cycling recorded a modest mean top speed of 76mph (122km/h) but found that when toured at a relaxed pace across country, an excellent 86 miles per gallon (3.3litres/100km) was achievable. An older restoration, this example is offered with French Carte Grise de collection and Certificat de Cession d'un Vehicle (dated 1997).
Sold for
2,760
inc. premium
Footnotes
Auction Notices
- La machine est vendue avec son certificat d'immatriculation, mais pas la carte grise comme indiquée au catalogue.
The machine is offered with a Certificat d'immatriculation, not a Carte Grise as stated in the catalogue.
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Motoring
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Motorcycles
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