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- The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2025
- 1966 Matchless G80CS Scrambler 498cc
1966 Matchless G80CS Scrambler 498cc
Lot Number: 652
1966 Matchless G80CS Scrambler 498cc
A classic British single-cylinder off-road racer reputed to have been built by legendary racer and stunt man, Bud Ekins. Now UK-registered and is supplied with a current V5C along with correspondence relating to Bud's involvement with the bike.
- ESTIMATE: £5,000 - £7,000
+ 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 9th November, 2025 at 10.00am local time at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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REG NUMBER
PBY 541D
SUMMARY
A classic British single-cylinder off-road racer reputed to have been built by legendary racer and stunt man, Bud Ekins. Now UK-registered and is supplied with a current V5C along with correspondence relating to Bud's involvement with the bike.
DESCRIPTION
- The Matchless G80 was a staple in the Matchless range from 1946 to 1966
- This example is a G80CS the 'C' stood for competition and the 'S' for suspension i.e. not ridged frame
- Powered by a 498cc single-cylinder pushrod, two-valve motor producing 28bhp
- Bud Ekins was an accomplished motorcycle racer and part of the Matchless race team for motocross and desert racing. He was also a notable TV and film stuntman, famously performing the fence jump for Steve McQueen in the Great Escape
- This bike was built for desert racing from parts to a very high standard and then sold at auction in the US shortly before Bud passed away
- It remains in great condition and is running having recently been recommissioned
- Now UK-registered and is supplied with a current V5C along with correspondence relating to Bud's involvement with the bike
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 652
- Make
- MATCHLESS
- Model
- G80CS
- Registration Number
- PBY 541D
- Frame Number
- 10922
- Engine Number
- G80CS5041
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 10th November due to venue restrictions. We will contact buyers after the sale to arrange either collection or transport with Moving Motorcycles.
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