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Motorcycle Discussions => British Bikes => Topic started by: cardan on June 05, 2026, 01:51:07 PM

Title: Matchless overhead cam parts
Post by: cardan on June 05, 2026, 01:51:07 PM
Here's some unusual bits: lumps of a 1920s overhead cam Matchless single, engine number L/R 1618

I don't think I know of a complete survivor in Australia, so I guess they're a bit rare? Or perhaps I don't know much about Matchlesses! Any interest?

(Edit: OK, there is at least one! https://club.shannons.com.au/club/bike-news/old-bikes/matchless-lr2-a-rare-beast/ )

Leon