1956 Matchless G45 Registration Number: TBA Frame Number: T...

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£15,000 - £20,000

1956 Matchless G45

Registration Number: TBA
Frame Number: TBA

After much success with their AJS 7R, AMC decided to switch things up in 1954 with a new and more powerful motorcycle. On paper the G45 was a glorious proposition, using a slightly modified AJS 7R rolling chassis, but with a more powerful 500cc twin cylinder engine. From 1951-1957 just 80 of these machines were built and it is thought that only around half of that number survive to this day.

The power plant was a 498cc parallel twin with pushrod actuated overhead valves, twin Amal 9300 carburettors, a Lucas competition magneto, four-speed gearbox, which in combination gave 50 bhp and a top speed of 130mph.

Built in 1956 using original frame number 132, this fabulous looking bike was raced for many years using a Gold Star 350cc engine. The previous owner, a well respected bike racer and engineer, having failed to locate an original, decided to recreate a new G45 engine. Modified G9 crankcases were sourced from Team Obsolete in the USA, and after a considerable period of time and hard work, a complete G45 engine was completed. In great overall condition, having not been used in recent times it will benefit from some recommissioning before further use. A great opportunity to own one of the most desirable and sought after racing bikes in the world.