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- The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Shuttleworth - Summer 2025
- 1954 Matchless G9 500cc Sidecar Combination
1954 Matchless G9 500cc Sidecar Combination
1954 Matchless G9 500cc Sidecar Combination
A previously restored Matchless G9 with a Watsonian Avon sports chair sidecar and wooden cargo box sidecar.
- ESTIMATE: £3,000 - £5,000
+ 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
THU 734
SUMMARY
A previously restored Matchless G9 with a Watsonian Avon sports chair sidecar and wooden cargo box sidecar.
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
- This 1954 example benefitted from a mechanical rebuild about 5,000 miles ago and presents well but would obviously benefit from further work if the show field is your intention
- Classically finished in maroon and chrome and fitted with a black and maroon handlebar fairing
- The bike is also fitted with some lovely bespoke wooden panniers and top box, and is set up to take a sidecar
- Supplied with the bike is a Watsonian Avon 'sports' chair which appears to have been mostly restored, and a varnished wooden cargo box with frame work and tonneau cover
- The bike has been in storage for some time so some recommissioning may be required
- Supplied with a current V5, the original 1954 'buff' log book, and an MOT Exemption Certificate
- Classic fifties Matchless, that with further restoration and the Watsonian refinished in a complementing colour, would be welcome anywhere
SPECIFICATION
- Make
- MATCHLESS
- Model
- G9 SIDECAR COMBINATION
- Registration Number
- THU 734
- Frame Number
- A21666
- Engine Number
- 23216
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Michael McDowell
- Motorcycle Specialist
- 07717 897525
- michael@iconicauctioneers.com
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Please note all motorcycles must be out of the venue by 2pm on Monday 21st July due to venue restrictions. We will contact buyers after the sale to arrange either collection or transport with Moving Motorcycles.
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