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MATCHLESS

THE OLDEST BRITISH MOTORCYCLE COMPANY


Matchless is the oldest British brand of motorcycles, clothing and accessories with the first product manufactured at the end of the 19th century. Henry Collier, design-engineer, successful entrepreneur and winning rider, founded, together with his brothers, Matchless Motorcycles in 1899, which soon became the most important British motorcycle brand. Riding his Matchless, Charles Collier, Henry’s brother, won the first Tourist Trophy in 1907, the mythical motorcycle race, that is still run today on the Isle of Man. Henry went on to win the race in 1909 and 1910.


Following their great market success, the brothers acquired other famous brands such as AJS, Sunbeam and Norton. Their production factory in Plumstead Road, in the very heart of London, became a mythical place of reference for every motorcyclist.


Among the most famous pre-war models there were the Silver Arrow and the Silver Hawk, top motorcycles of the pre-war time (respectively bi and four cylinders).

The Matchless Model X is a Matchless motorcycle made from 1929 to 1940. There were yearly modifications and in 1937 the Model X was completely redesigned as a fast touring motorcycle. Production ended with outbreak of World War II.<

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