Matchless 1966 G15 CSR 745 cc 2 cyl ohv 3505

Matchless 1966 G15 CSR 745 cc ohv twin frame # 112612 engine # CSR112612
The G-15 CSR is launched at the Earls Court Show in late 1964 and is fitted with all the extras that café racer adepts desire: lots of chrome and polished alloy, low handlebars, swept-back exhausts, matching speedometer and rev counter, fork gaiters, rear set footrests et cetera. The 745 cc twin engine comes from the Norton Atlas and develops 49 bhp@6,400 rpm. The CSR has a top speed of about 170 km/h and weighs some 180 kg. It’s one of the last Matchless twins to be built: in September 1966 Manganese Bronze Holdings take over AMC. After the takeover the G15 models continue to be manufactured in small numbers till 1968. This sixties sports machine has been excellently restored a number of years ago by Canadian restorer Bobby Baum, see his blog on the restoration at   https://g15csr.wordpress.com/

After restoration she came to The Netherlands and got Dutch registration papers. She comes with practical jiffy stand and has hardly been used, so running her in will be the new owner’s pleasant task!

Video: https://youtu.be/mNRoXjyFUpY