1946 Matchless G-3L
1946
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Transmission:
4-Speed Manual
Cylinders:
1
Auction Estimate:
$3,500 to $6,500
VIN:
6313
Description
Being Sold with No Reserve is this 1946 Matchless Motorcycle, and is being sold from part of a high end motorcycle collection.
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, as the designers managed to reduce the dry weight of the prototype by 56 pounds (25 kg) (although the later models were not so…
Being Sold with No Reserve is this 1946 Matchless Motorcycle, and is being sold from part of a high end motorcycle collection.
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, as the designers managed to reduce the dry weight of the prototype by 56 pounds (25 kg) (although the later models were not so lightweight due to the additional army equipment that needed to be added). 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.
The Matchless G3/L was a popular choice for UK trials riders, and after the war there were plenty of bikes and spares to enable champions such as Artie Ratcliffe and Ted Usher to win numerous national events for Matchless.
The G3/L became one of the most popular motorcycles used during the war due to thier suspension,The Ministry of Defence continued to use the bikes into the 1960s.Post-war G3/Ls were the military version finished in black instead of green or khaki. Despite its age, the Matchless was so well proven and reliable it remained in use by the Ministry of Defence for another 15 years after the end of the war.
The seller states this motorcycle is in very good shape cosmetically and mechanically, and during his tenure has only been run with Non Ethanol fuel,This motorcycle has been in dry, clean storage for a little over a year and may need some sorting .
Being Sold with a Title
1946 Matchless G-3L
Lot #:
060
No Reserve:
NO RESERVE
Auction Estimate:
$3,500 to $6,500
Sold For:
$4,510
Year:
1946
Make:
Matchless
Model:
G-3L
Body Style:
Motorcycle
VIN:
6313
Mileage:
3328
Exterior Color:
Black
Cylinders:
1
Engine Size:
349cc air cooled single
Transmission:
4-Speed Manual
Consignor Ratings*
Engine:
Very Good
Body:
Very Good
Chassis/Frame:
Very Good
Tires:
Very Good
Coachwork/Interior:
Very Good
Electrical:
Very Good
Transmission:
Very Good
Paint:
Very Good
Overall Condition:
Very Good
*The following ratings were provided by the consignor, based on a scale of ‘Poor’, ‘Fair’, ‘Good’, ‘Very Good’ or ‘Excellent’. (Excellent = 100% restored)
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