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- The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Shuttleworth - Summer 2025
- 1953 Matchless G9 Super Clubman 498cc
1953 Matchless G9 Super Clubman 498cc
1953 Matchless G9 Super Clubman 498cc
On offer from a deceased estate, this correct numbers, 'garage find' example is a rare 'export model'. Restored in the 1990s to its current condition. Featured in 1997 in The Classic Motorcycle with a copy included.
- ESTIMATE: £2,000 - £4,000
+ buyer's premium of 15% plus VAT (18% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 20th July, 2025 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP
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REG NUMBER
NXN 171
SUMMARY
On offer from a deceased estate, this correct numbers, 'garage find' example is a rare 'export model'. Restored in the 1990s to its current condition. Featured in 1997 in The Classic Motorcycle with a copy included.
DESCRIPTION
- The Matchless G9 was launched at the Earls Court motorcycle show in 1948 along with the corresponding AJS Model 20
- The design altered little over the years with the biggest change being the Burman gearbox in 1952. Production ceased in 1961
- Part of a deceased estate
- This correct numbers 'garage find' example is a rare 'export model'
- UK registered from new and complete with its original RF60 'buff' log book
- Same owner since 1979
- Featured in 1997 in The Classic Motorcycle with a copy included
- History file with old V5, old MOTs, old tax discs, some old photos, and owners manual
- Restored in the 1990s to its current condition
- Not run for last 10 plus years or so and will need some recommissioning before road use
- UK- registered on a current V5C
SPECIFICATION
- Make
- MATCHLESS
- Model
- G9 SUPER CLUBMAN
- Registration Number
- NXN 171
- Frame Number
- 99055
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- 53/G9 17026
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
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