The Matchless G3L Motorcycle...
It is a British 350cc motorcycle, renowned for its service with the British Army during World War II. It was a lightweight (the "L" in its name denoted "lightweight") model, featuring "Teledraulic" front forks, a pioneering telescopic suspension system with oil damping. Over 63,000 were manufactured, and it remained in production for both military and civilian use into the 1960s.
Although initially intended as a lightweight model for dispatch riders and scouts, the G3L found favour with civilians after the war as well. Its reliability and practicality made it a popular commuter bike, with the G3LS model (with "S" for "springer") being offered for civilian use from 1949. It remained in production until 1961.
The good old days were when they were made and manufactured well back then. More than I can say for the things that go on within manufacturing these days, for quality that seems to lack from those days!
Many thanks for your kind comments and compliments from you here, my good flickr friends!
The Matchless G3L Motorcycle...
It is a British 350cc motorcycle, renowned for its service with the British Army during World War II. It was a lightweight (the "L" in its name denoted "lightweight") model, featuring "Teledraulic" front forks, a pioneering telescopic suspension system with oil damping. Over 63,000 were manufactured, and it remained in production for both military and civilian use into the 1960s.
Although initially intended as a lightweight model for dispatch riders and scouts, the G3L found favour with civilians after the war as well. Its reliability and practicality made it a popular commuter bike, with the G3LS model (with "S" for "springer") being offered for civilian use from 1949. It remained in production until 1961.
The good old days were when they were made and manufactured well back then. More than I can say for the things that go on within manufacturing these days, for quality that seems to lack from those days!
Many thanks for your kind comments and compliments from you here, my good flickr friends!