AJS motorcycle books - history, types and construction

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
Details:	192 pages, 26 x 21.5 x 1.9 cm / 10.25 x 8.5 x 0.75 in, hardback
Illustrations:	200 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	The Crowood Press Ltd (GB, 2016)
Series:	The Complete Story
ISBN:	9781785001956

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
Illustrations:	300 photos
Publisher:	Brooklands Books (GB, 1996)
Series:	Gold Portfolio
ISBN:	9781855203525

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