Highlights
- Unique 'one off' classic motorcycle constructed over 30 years
- Fitted with 600cc Rutter race engine
- Features Norton Commando new and replacement parts
- Can be easily returned to full race trim
- Prepared for road registration
- Unregistered example
- Included in the sale is a brand new set of starting rollers.
The Appeal
In the late '50s and early '60s, nothing went around corners quite like a Matchless G50. It was so good that the US authorities tried to ban it. No wonder then that good examples are prized by collectors.
This G50 has been a proper labour of love. It has been built up over 30 years using a variety of tasty ingredients, many of which are Norton Commando parts. There is also a 600cc Rutter race engine.
The vendor has spent time recently preparing it for the road. So the buyer could push it in that direction, preserve it in their collection or perhaps consider track use. Whichever option you choose - or all three - you get a unique example of the classic G50.
The vendor says:
“A 'one off' classic which can easily be returned to full race trim.”
History and Paperwork
- Constructed over the past 30 years we are told
- Unregistered but has been prepared for the road
- All components either new or sourced from classic Norton Commando
The Condition
- Pretty bike with classic red Matchless trim and silver decals
- Presents as a virtually ‘as new’ bike with many new components
- Bright and well-kept chromework
- Trimmed black saddle with red piping
- Fitted with classic yellow racing roundel
The Mechanics
- Rutter race specification 600cc engine
- Described as being in running order
- High specification can be checked in photos
- Starts with either kickstart or starting rollers we are told
- Can be returned to full race trim according to the seller
- Prepared for the road in 2024 by the seller
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