1957 AJS 16MC Trials Registration Number: PWV 7  Frame Numb...

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1957 AJS 16MC Trials

Registration Number: PWV 7 
Frame Number: 8188 C
Engine Number: 1963 C

- In current family ownership since 1971
- Original buff, green, older and current registration documents

British motorcycle manufacturer Associated Motorcycles (AMC) made the AJS 16M at their works in Plumstead London, the former factory of the Matchless marque. The AJS 16M’s engine was almost identical to that of the Matchless G3, the main difference being the Matchless carried the magneto on the rear of the cylinder, whereas the AJS 16M magneto was located at the front. The 16MC (C for Competition) was modified with a welded duplex tubular frame and engine cradle to reduce weight. A redesigned exhaust and footrest were added to increase ground clearance to 7 inches, later raised to 10 inches for trials.

The AJS 16MC was a regular winner at the Scottish Six Days Trials in the late 1940s at the hands of AJS works rider Hugh Viney. In the 1950s another works AJS rider, Gordon Jackson, won the Scottish Six Days trials a further four times on a 16M. All this made the AJS 16MC a firm choice for trials riders across the UK.

This honest and original AJS 16MC has taken part in trials across the West Country over a number of years. The AJS is offered complete with V5C with the desirable registration number PWV 7. Having not been used for a few years the bike will no doubt require some fettling before being used once more.