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AJS Motorcycles: Illustrated History Books & Guides

Explore the best illustrated books on AJS motorcycles. Discover the history, models and evolution of AJS motorcycles. Perfect for enthusiasts, collectors, and anyone passionate about AJS.

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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.

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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, 10.25 x 8.5 x 0.75 in (26 x 21.5 x 1.9 cm), hardback
Illustrations:200 b&w and colour photos
Language:English
Publisher:The Crowood Press Ltd (GB, 2016)
Series:The Complete Story
ISBN:9781785001956
Book cover: AJS and Matchless Post-War Singles and Twins - The Complete Story | The Complete Story | Crowood

AJS and Matchless Post-War Singles and Twins - The Complete Story

Language: English

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AJS & Matchless 1945-1966 - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book featuring 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 period articles, brought together from leading British and American motorcycle magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and engineering.
  • Also driving impressions, original road tests, comparison tests, technical data, etc.

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Details:172 pages, 10.6 x 7.9 x 0.43 in (27 x 20 x 1.1 cm), paperback
Illustrations:300 photos
Language:English
Publisher:Brooklands Books (GB, 1996)
Series:Gold Portfolio
ISBN:9781855203525
Book cover: AJS & Matchless 1945-1966 | Gold Portfolio | Brooklands

AJS & Matchless 1945-1966

Language: English

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Book cover: AJS & Matchless - Singles & Twins - All Models (1957-1966) - Factory Workshop Manual | Floyd Clymer Manual Reprint

AJS & Matchless - Singles & Twins - All Models (1957-1966) - Factory Workshop Manual

Floyd Clymer, AMC Associated Motorcycles | English | paperback | 188 p. | 2022

Book cover: The Book of the AJS Singles 350 & 500cc (1955-1965) | Floyd Clymer Manual Reprint

The Book of the AJS Singles 350 & 500cc (1955-1965)

W.C. Haycraft | English | paperback | 136 p. | 2012