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AJS motorcycle books - history, types and construction
A book on AJS motorcycles? Explore here illustrated books on the history, types and construction of AJS motorcycles.
AJS and Matchless Post-War Singles and Twins - The Complete Story
Associated Motor Cycles (AMC) produced some of the most famous British motorcycles of the 1940s and 1950s, sold under the AJS and Matchless brands. The company offered a wide range of models, from reliable four-stroke commuter bikes to high-performance racing machines, including two-stroke motocross bikes and Grand Prix contenders.
This illustrated book, featuring over 200 photographs, provides a detailed history of AMC's motorcycles. It covers the development of both single and twin-cylinder models, their racing achievements, and technical specifications of key models. Additionally, it offers insights into owning and riding AJS and Matchless motorcycles today.
Product details
| Author: | Matthew Vale |
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| Details: | 192 pages, 26 x 21.5 x 1.9 cm / 10.25 x 8.5 x 0.75 in, hardback |
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| Illustrations: | 200 b&w and colour photos |
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| Publisher: | The Crowood Press Ltd (GB, 2016) |
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| Series: | The Complete Story |
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| ISBN: | 9781785001956 |
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AJS & Matchless 1945-1966 - Brooklands Portfolio
Brooklands Portfolio book about the AJS and Matchless motorcycles from the years 1945-1966. Describes the AJS and Matchless Heavyweight and Lightweight Singles, 500, 600, 650, 750 and Racing Twins.
- The 57 articles, taken from contemporary British and American motorcycle magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
- Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.
Product details
| Details: | 172 pages, 27 x 20 x 1.1 cm / 10.6 x 7.9 x 0.43 in, paperback |
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| Illustrations: | 300 photos |
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| Publisher: | Brooklands Books (GB, 1996) |
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| Series: | Gold Portfolio |
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| ISBN: | 9781855203525 |
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More information on the Brooklands Portfolio books
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The Book of the AJS Singles 350cc & 500cc OHV (1945-1960) - Models 16 & 18 Rigid & Spring Frame
W.C. Haycraft | English | paperback | 162 p. | 2014
The Book of the AJS Singles 350 & 500cc (1955-1965)
W.C. Haycraft | English | paperback | 136 p. | 2012
The Book of the AJS Single & Twin Cylinder (1932-1948) - 250, 350 & 500cc OHV / 500 & 1000cc SV
W.C. Haycraft | English | paperback | 170 p. | 2014
AJS & Matchless - Singles & Twins - All Models (1957-1966) - Factory Workshop Manual
Floyd Clymer, AMC Associated Motorcycles | English | paperback | 188 p. | 2022
Book of Maintenance and Repair of Lucas Electric Systems for 1950's-1970's British Motorcycles
Lucas Industries | English | paperback | 202 p. | 2021
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