1964 Matchless 646cc Monarch G12CSR
Registration no. BGF 404B
Frame no. A85802
Engine no. G12CSR/x9843
The Matchless G12CSR sports model was christened with the name Monarch for 1962. From 1963 a 'Speed kit' was available to buyers who aspired to even faster road work, or production racing. In 1964 the sports model was also endowed with the Norton Roadholder forks and wheels as standard. As with the BSA Gold Star also in this sale, the vendor of this Matchless has owned it for a large part of his life. He purchased it brand new in 1964 from Joe Francis Motors Ltd, only a short distance from the Plumstead Matchless factory, on 7th May 1964. With it, he specified the optional tachometer, and also bought the Speed kit, which comprised twin Amal monobloc carburettors, high compression pistons, special camshafts, and cam followers. Whilst he fitted the twin carbs, he never fitted the rest of the kit which remains unused, and is offered with the machine. Another improvement was the fitting of a John Tickle twin leading shoe front brakeplate (original included). He used the Monarch from 1964 until 1967 when he took it off the road and laid it up in storage, where it has remained ever since, having covered only 13,646 miles from new. Whilst it has suffered cosmetically, and the engine is seized due to the extended storage, it does however, provide a new owner with a unique restoration project with a fascinating back-story. Offered strictly as viewed and for restoration. Documentation comprises the original VE60 green log book, a current V5C, and the original bill of sale.
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