Matchless G80

Currently with Classic Bike Workshop for recommissioning and complete overhaul. Already running but not charging so the dynamo has been sent off to Rutland Dynamos for refurbishment. The fuel tank isn’t nice inside so that’s gone to our favourite tank specialist for cleaning and re-lining if it needs it. What else? Well we I haven’t ridden it yet so there will be more but it is mechanically lovely; quiet and smoke-free; but there will be a post-ride list of jobs which will be completed before sale. I’ve described it as good condition overall but actually it has the potential to be lifted to Excellent if not concours condition with a bit of work. The provenance and relative ease of the little work we will leave to do may appeal to someone with the necessary skills and motivation to take it as far as a show winner, which it has the potential to be. The engine number you can see clearly, the Frame number is A1589 which you will find is matching and original although there is no Ownership Club paperwork to confirm. We think you will also find that it wears the original registration number too. The reason is simple; only two owners from first registration on 10th June 1953, the last owner of 40 years from our home town and the first owner from nearby Woodley. We have already improved it but these old pictures tell the story; beautifully restored a while ago, stored for a few years and needing very little other than a good clean and mechanical recommissioning, with the clear exception of the rear wheel rim which has corroded badly in one place only. Really rather beautiful and with the potential to be a stunner again with a wonderful standard specification, many nice original parts and excellent provenance with the numbers and ownership history.

This machine is now in stock and can be viewed in the workshop, after which we will firm up on a price depending on how much we spend and how nice it comes out. New pictures and a video will be added when we’re happy the bike is roadworthy and ready to ride.