Restoring a 1950's AJS G3 350cc Motorbike | Find It Fix It

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Across the UK, millions of pounds worth of neglected treasures lie buried and forgotten in the homes of Britain. From rusty motorbikes to tarnished teapots, ancient tractors to antique furniture, what looks like junk can actually be worth a pretty penny.
Find It Fix It Flog It follows presenters Henry Cole and Simon O’Brien as they journey across the UK, meeting property owners and throwing open their properties to explore the unique items lost inside.
In a series full of light-hearted banter and friendly competition, Henry and Simon dig out the very best finds and using some creative thinking and a lot of elbow grease, fix them up in order to turn a profit for their owners.
Upcycling genious Simon and his restorer Gemma love turning everyday objects in to fantastic
furniture, while for Henry and his mechanic, Guy, its all about restoring retro relics and vintage classics. From transforming a galvanised metal cold water storage tank into a modern coffee table, to turning a 4ft whiskey barrel into a funky and contempory seat, our “sultans of scrap”will show you just how easy it can be to breathe new life into old or unwanted items.
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[@4thinternational283]

It's model 16m, the G3 was the matchless version.

[@jjrider6758]

..And the War Department bikes were all Matchless..

[@williamnethercott4364]

Nice looking Model 16 and sounds great. I have a Model 8 myself, they're lovely bikes.

[@robleary3353]

Luvely jubbly!. Nice old bike!. Nuff said!. 🙂

[@DavidRussell-n8e]

The 350 Matchless G3 had a rigid frame. G3 L was sprung. G3 had magneto behind the engine and dynamo in front. 350 AJS magneto and dynamo were reversed

[@davekale5664]

I've got a AJS 14 CSR with interesting history it's quirky with what others did to it before I got it for instance a Honda front from which one I've no idea 😊

[@bruceburns1672]

So sad, it's all about the money, let's hope it finds a home with someone that treasures it and its historical value from an era when Britain actually had an industrial base and skills, alongside industrial and design knowledge.

[@lesmontgomery6498]

Do not know how a battery would affect a magneto equiped bike. Former owner of G2cs and G11csr

[@aumkar2]

Lol!

[@jediknight2350]

lol shush.

[@4thinternational283]

Unless it had been converted to coil ignition.

[@CaptainRon1913]

Some touch-up paint, installing a battery, topping off the oil, is not "Restoring"

[@raythirkettle4155]

16MS! G3 is the. Matchless

[@ludo9234]

It didn't need a battery to run.

[@silktvPDR1]

Well someone got a bargain as that is quite a rare model, note the larger tank badges and biscuit tin front brake. 1954 ish one year only lovely Jampot model. Someone didn't do their homework!

[@Cobra427Veight]

Hey Henry , I'm lucky I have a 49 Matchless G80 500 rigid, it's awesome , there's a short video on my channel .

[@jameswalker7459]

Give Simon a motor bike he would make it into a lamp or a table 😅

[@jeremyatkinson4976]

The 500 had a weak bottom end. I ran one as only transport for ten years

[@emonk042]

$2.9k for that? What a deal. Wow

[@davidahugill9614]

You’ve under sold it boys .......

[@SuccessShared]

Hey I wanna ride around a great big seemingly abandoned warehouse and pick up a well placed freebie bike and sell it for a big profit...

[@AndiSalasa-e4t]

That's a 16MS 1954 with drum brakes on front

[@TheBikerDodge]

Not a G3. Dump Henry and put Sam in top job.

[@dogpaw775]

getting all bent out of shape about batteries, it's magneto ignition, kick and go.

[@paulamccormack4486]

Pauia