1960s
INTERNATIONAL SUCCESS
In 1958, the road bikes were joined by a 250cc and 350cc for a lightweight series. Matchless produced racing motorcycles with winners in all classes. Matchless G50 and G45 were the most widespread among riders and gained many victories. In 1959 the G50 single-cylinder racer was made available for privateers.
Matchless G45
The fabulous racing version of the Model 20 in full flight
Bill Doran (Born 1916)
1949 - Swiss Motorcycle Grand Prix - 3rd place
1949 - Belgian Motorcycle Grand Prix - 1st place
1949 - Nations Grand Prix - 3rd place
1951 - Dutch TT - 1st place
1951- Isle of Man TT - 2nd place
1952 - Swiss Motorcycle Grand Prix - 2nd place
Hugh Anderson (Born 1936)
1962 - Isle of Man TT
Peter Williams (Born 1945)
1966 - Italian Motorcycle Grand Prix - 2nd place
1967 - German Motorcyle Grand Prix - 2nd place
1967 - Isle of Man TT - 2nd place
1967 - Dutch TT - 3rd place
1698 - German Motorcyle Grand Prix - 3rd place
1969 - Dutch TT - 2nd place
1970 - Isle of Man TT - 2nd place
1971 - Isle of Man TT - 2nd place
19703- Isle of Man TT - 2nd place
Matchless advertising until the 30s, shows for the first time the link between motorcycle and elegance.
1961
G50
The most famous Matchless racing bike