Description
H&H Classic Auction @ National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
30th Oct, 2024 13:00
1927 Matchless T27 Delux
No Reserve
Registration No: AX 9928
Frame No: TY54
MOT : Exempt
Current ownership since 2006
Very much enjoyed by the owner
A rare matchless model
Current V5c on file
Matchless was established in the late 1800s and was one of the first producers of motorcycles in the UK, unusually manufactured in London rather than in Birmingham like most others. A wide range of models was produced under the Matchless name between 1899 and 1966, ranging from small two-strokes to 750cc four-stroke twins. The marque had a long history of racing success with a Matchless ridden by Charlie Collier winning the first single-cylinder race in the first Isle of Man TT in 1907. An amalgamation with AJS in 1931 formed Associated Motor Cycles which continued until the group's closure in the mid-60s.
This Matchless T27 Delux was purchased by the vendor from the famous Murry Museum in the Isle Of Man in 2006. Since being purchased by the vendor he has restored the Matchless including a repaint. A very much loved machine and is one of his favorites in the collection. There is a continuation RF60 logbook from 1940 until 1964 which indicates it was in the Worcestershire area in that time. Not used for a short time by the vendor and may require the usual checks before placing it back on the road. The Matchless comes complete with a current V5c old style V5, Continuation RF60 logbook, and some Bruce Main Smith parts catalogues.
