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343 A 1964 Matchless G3C 350 cc Trials 344 A B.S.A. B44S Victor Special, 441 cc
motorcycle, registration No. 433 HYE, first motorcycle, these bikes were apparently
registered on 17/03/1964. This bike is brought out as a road-legal version of the
currently SORN'd, and although an historic company's successful motocross racers that
machine from the pre-unit era, she was last won the world championships for them in
tested on 7/09/2017 with an advisory that no 1964 and 1965. The engine and gearbox are of
lights were fitted, the speedometer was then the unitary type and the frame and engine
showing 174 miles (Mileage not warranted number is HC 19554B44SS. This motorcycle
correct). No later further MOT results were was, it seems, in the process of being
returned from the DVLA website. The frame prepared by its sadly deceased owner. Whilst
No. is C10460, whilst the engine No. is 2318. the engine turns over easily and has good
This motorcycle had not, it appears, been compression, some fettling will be required
running recently and the fuel had evidently lost prior to her again bursting into life. The bike,
its combustibility, however with a transfusion which seems relatively complete, appears to
from a bottle source of new fuel, she started be fitted with coil ignition, accordingly a
and as can be seen in the on-line video battery will be required as well as setting up
performed well on the sale-room premises. and checking the fuel and lubrication systems.
The ''C'' in the model name is understood to With all of the major mechanical work
represent Competition and this bike certainly seeming to have been done by her engineer
looks the part, appearing eager to transport its owner, this motorcycle should prove to be
rider over all sorts of terrain. The V5C easily revived with very few hours work.
registration document, which is present, Unfortunately, no registration document or
indicates ''no previous keeper'', so it would registration number has been found. As with
seem that the deceased owned this all motor vehicles sold through our auctions,
motorcycle from new. As with all motor this machine is sold in its current condition
vehicles sold through our auctions, this and all vehicles should be inspected in person
machine is sold in its current condition and all prior to bidding. N.B. BUYERS PREMIUM ON
vehicles should be inspected in person prior to THIS LOT 10% + V.A.T. (Total Premium 12%
bidding. plus specific on-line bidding fees).
N.B. BUYERS PREMIUM ON THIS LOT 10% +
V.A.T. (Total Premium 12% plus specific on-
line bidding fees).
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