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1960 Matchless 350. - Worth considering purchase?
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<blockquote data-quote="YummYam" data-source="post: 1260429" data-attributes="member: 28551"><p>Thought I would put this out there as I know loads of you guys are fans and have experience of owning/maintaining old Brit bikes.</p><p></p><p>I would appreciate any thoughts/opinions etc on the desirability/popularity (or otherwise), of said bike.</p><p></p><p>It belongs to a family friend in the UK and I viewed it yesterday while visiting him.</p><p></p><p>It's a 1960 Matchless 350 and this guy is total bike enthusiast but too old now at 84 for riding.</p><p></p><p>He bought it in the seventies for commuting and it shows 25k recorded miles.</p><p></p><p>I`m no expert but he said, and it looks,99% original. No rust on the wheel rims,no tears in the seat,no scratches or dents anywhere.</p><p></p><p>It started second kick and idled evenly. He has always maintained it scrupulously and it has many replaced parts,shocks,forks rebuilt,new brakes battery and chain, plus a boxful of spares and tools.</p><p></p><p>Looks lovely, I'm tempted but need persuading/dissuading !!</p><p></p><p>He's asking equivalent around $3200,plus there would be shipping,around $2k I think it would be.</p><p></p><p>So guys, any thoughts? I could prob post pics given time,or email.</p><p></p><p>TIA for any feedback.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="YummYam, post: 1260429, member: 28551"] Thought I would put this out there as I know loads of you guys are fans and have experience of owning/maintaining old Brit bikes. I would appreciate any thoughts/opinions etc on the desirability/popularity (or otherwise), of said bike. It belongs to a family friend in the UK and I viewed it yesterday while visiting him. It's a 1960 Matchless 350 and this guy is total bike enthusiast but too old now at 84 for riding. He bought it in the seventies for commuting and it shows 25k recorded miles. I`m no expert but he said, and it looks,99% original. No rust on the wheel rims,no tears in the seat,no scratches or dents anywhere. It started second kick and idled evenly. He has always maintained it scrupulously and it has many replaced parts,shocks,forks rebuilt,new brakes battery and chain, plus a boxful of spares and tools. Looks lovely, I'm tempted but need persuading/dissuading !! He's asking equivalent around $3200,plus there would be shipping,around $2k I think it would be. So guys, any thoughts? I could prob post pics given time,or email. TIA for any feedback. [/QUOTE]
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