This is the first start up of this 1937 Matchless Model X for 60 years. It has just finished a two year restoration. It is totally original and is probably the best example of its type in the world.
Looks like a first start to me. I can see the new paint smoking on the cylinders. I currently own one of these. Not many left in existence. Looks like an accurate restoration. Well done. They are a joy to ride.
Thanks for your comment about my Matchless. rebuilt over 2 years from boxes of bits. My first project, they said I was mad! It started 2nd kick having been stood for 60 years. All the best Nick
Thank you so much. Bike was rebuilt over two years having being left for 60 years. It started 2nd kick still on it's original pistons never been re-bored!
Beautifully restored old English classic. Just admire :). If I'm not mistaken, that's a four-stroke engine? Maybe someone will confirm, best regards 🧡.
Egads! THAT is a gorgeous bike! But where are the billows of smoke? Shouldn't a rebuilt motor on its initial start normally the fog the whole neighborhood like a battleship masking its course?
Thanks for your kind comments. It really was the first time it had been started. Tried before but the timing had slipped so it wouldn't start. I put off starting it for a couple of months just in case something disastrous happened when it fired up!! Nick
What a look and what a rich sound...Matchless...
Looks like a first start to me. I can see the new paint smoking on the cylinders. I currently own one of these. Not many left in existence. Looks like an accurate restoration. Well done. They are a joy to ride.
Wow those exhaust pipes now that's a work of art
That just may be the sexiest bike ever made. Unreal...
Thanks for your comment about my Matchless. rebuilt over 2 years from boxes of bits. My first project, they said I was mad! It started 2nd kick having been stood for 60 years. All the best Nick
What a wonderful machine beautifully restored! Sounds great as well with just a quiet rustle from the mechanics. Great work!
i simply loved the way you have restored this bike lots of attention to detail is paid
Beautiful Bike!! I have a picture of my late Dad sitting on one of these. Looks like James Dean!!
very very nice sound love this bike well done for keeping a bit of our history alive
Thanks so much for your comments. Two years work and love but so rewarding. Have a great Christmas. Nick
well done sir - great choice beautiful sound and now you have a gem = rare and valuable thank you = top job .
First spotted one on TV show 'bangers and cash', amazed that Theve not caught my eye before. Yours is a beauty.
Sounds nice. I like the winder for the clock.
Thank you . It was a great moment I put it off for weeks in case something catastrophic happened to the engine when I started it but it was perfect
What an absolute beauty!
Better then new.
Amazing sound!
Thank you so much. Bike was rebuilt over two years having being left for 60 years. It started 2nd kick still on it's original pistons never been re-bored!
All that time and you didn't even have to adjust the tickover amazing .
i can smell them new pipes all the way from texas!
She's a poem, written in the most beautiful body language.'' 81518
Beautifully restored old English classic. Just admire :). If I'm not mistaken, that's a four-stroke engine? Maybe someone will confirm, best regards 🧡.
nice pipes. Harley has copied these for aftermarket customisation, son in law pimped out his new Harley
First kick Hmmmm methinks that might be a little porky. Lol. Great job and beautiful bike well done sir.
Egads! THAT is a gorgeous bike! But where are the billows of smoke? Shouldn't a rebuilt motor on its initial start normally the fog the whole neighborhood like a battleship masking its course?
lucky fella
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stunning bike ,,, but really ,,, first start ,,,, no cough , splutter smoke , first kick ,,,,, fess up
Thanks for your kind comments. It really was the first time it had been started. Tried before but the timing had slipped so it wouldn't start. I put off starting it for a couple of months just in case something disastrous happened when it fired up!! Nick
First start my arse.