Description
H&H Classic Auction @ National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
3rd July, 2024 13:00
1941 Matchless G3L Army Machine
No Reserve
Registration No: GGT 359
Frame No: 8909
MOT: Exempt
Used in many 'war' films
From a private collection
Owned since October 2000
Originally purchased direct from the British Army
V5 on file
Developed in response to War Office demands for a lighter machine for military service, the Matchless G3L was based on the pre war over head valve single cylinder G3 but displaying some significant modifications. The most obvious was the adoption of the "Teledraulic" front fork. Based on the pre war BMW design the new telescopic front fork was significantly lighter and more effective than the contemporary girders. A single downtube frame replaced the pre war duplex design saving weight and increasing ground clearance.
On offer is a Matchless G3L that has seen British Army service and once finished with it was then sold to a Mr. Webb and given the registration number of GGT 359 on the 31st of December 1946, for the grand sum of £50. 00, with a receipt on file. Its history is sketchy prior to the late owner purchasing it in December 2000. It has formed part of his collection since. It has been used in many films as a background prop and being ridden around. It comes complete with an old-style V5 and an Army receipt. Some light recommissioning is required before use.
