£3,400
1958 AJS Model 30, 592cc. registration number 368 YUM (non transferrable). Frame number A64454. Engine number 58/30 07122.
Introduced for the 1956 model year, Associated Motorcycles' (AMC) AJS Model 30 (and its sister Matchless G11) boasted an engine of 592cc, which went into the newly introduced cycle parts shared with the AMC four-stroke heavyweight singles range. Along with the new frame came a restyled oil tank and toolbox, full-width front brake and a longer seat, while the excellent AMC gearbox - also fitted to Nortons, including the Manx - was phased in during the year. Demand for a faster bike had come from the USA.
When reviewing the AMC range for 1957, The Motor Cycle said, "Tourists, racing men, trials riders and scramblers can all find models to wet their appetite in the AJS and Matchless ranges, which are, of course, basically similar. All models have pivoted-fork rear springing, and telescopic front forks. The roadsters – comprising single of 347 and 498cc and parallel twins of 498 and 592cc – are renowned for their comfort, high quality finish and mechanical quietness."
This example comes with a AJS Matchless Owners Club dating certificate confirming it is matching numbers and was dispatched to dealers Pretty during February 1958. Its early history is unknown but when the certificate was obtained in 2009 by the then owner, John Charlesworth, it was registered as AJU 163A. This being an early age related number issued by DVLA when registration numbers were removed in the 1990's. When our vendor bought it in 2010 he subsequently successfully obtained a correct non prefix number from DVLA in 2012. He has ridden it over the years, fitting a Pazon Sure-Fire electronic ignition and a dynamo regulator.
An older quality restoration it presents very well and is only being sold due to a lack of use. A light recommissioning should see it on the road in very little time.
Sold with the V5C, dating certificate, DVLA number change paperwork and two manuals
Does start and run.
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Free Registration
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Flat Fee Registration
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