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A fine art print from an original painting of the Matchless G50 by John Hancox
Print Size: A3

The G50 Matchless was a worthy rival to the 500cc Manx Norton. Bill Ivy (pictured) rode to great success on the ‘Tom Kirby’ G50 Matchless, one of the most successful partnerships of British racing in the 1960’s. The G50 was ultimately developed by Matchless engineer Jack Williams, father of Peter Williams who famously campaigned the Tom Arter ‘wheelbarrow’ Matchless.

The Matchless G50 is an historic racing British motorcycle made by Associated Motorcycles (AMC) at the former Matchless works in Plumstead, London. Developed in 1958 from the 350 cc AJS 7R, but with the engine capacity increased to 500 cc, 180 G50s were built in the next four years. Although less powerful than its main competitor the Norton Manx the G50 proved highly competitive at three hundred pounds and was faster round bends. If success is measured by longevity then this is the most successful Matchless motorcycle, and high specification replicas are still being produced to this day, although financial problems at AMC ended production in 1963.