1951 Matchless G80 on Craigslist (CA)

Looks like it’s all there, but it needs some work. Bolt-on hard tail…

1951 Matchless G80 hard tail for sale in Carpinteria (1/4/2021)
https://ventura.craigslist.org/mcy/d/carpinteria-1951-matchless-ajs-g80-18s/7246124644.html

This is represented as a 1951 Matchless G80. It has a “bolt on” Hard-tail frame and at this point is “not street legal”. Buyer says “Alloy fuel tank has a few dings. Needs a few things to be street legal but runs/stops fine. OG CA ‘pink slip’ included. Not registered. $3400…”

I personally own a ’66 G80 and love the bike. It is more fun than anything I own, and can best be described as “easy”. This one needs a lot of love and the price is probably a little high for something that isn’t described as a “runner” and in reasonably good shape.

Parts are plentiful, and the club has a deep, deep catalog of spares, along with AMC Spares. Nothing is dirt cheap, but you’ll be surprised how reasonable it is to own.

Plus the singles had crazy mouse-trap valve springs you just have to love.

Bike is located in Ventura/Carpinteria. At this point it has been on Craigslist here for 23 days.

1951 Matchless Engine