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AJS motorcycles: books - history, models and technology

A book on AJS motorcycles? Here are books on the history, models and technology of AJS motorcycles, made by A. J. Stevens & Co. Ltd from Wolverhampton.

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

Associated Motor Cycles (AMC) produced some of the most iconic British bikes of the 1940s and 1950s. Badged as either AJS or Matchless, the range covered everything from plodding ride-to-work four-stroke singles, weekend racers, two-stroke motocrossers and full-blown Grand Prix contenders.

Pages of the book AJS and Matchless Post-War Singles and Twins (1)

Illustrated with over 200 photographs, this comprehensive new history looks at:
- The history and development of the single and twin-cylinder ranges
- The racing bikes
- Technical details of all major models
- Owning and riding AJS and Matchless bikes today.

Author:Matthew Vale
Specs:192 pages, 26 x 21.5 x 1.9 cm / 10.25 x 8.5 x 0.75 in, hardback
Illustrations:200 b&w and colour photographs
Publisher:The Crowood Press Ltd (GB, 2016)
Series:The Complete Story
Book: AJS and Matchless Post-War Singles and Twins - The Complete Story

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

Language: English

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AJS & Matchless 1945-1966 - Brooklands Gold Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the 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 articles, taken from contemporary British and American motorcycle magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
  • Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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Specs:172 pages, 27 x 20 x 1.1 cm / 10.6 x 7.9 x 0.43 in, paperback
Illustrations:300 photographs
Publisher:Brooklands Books (GB, 1996)
Series:Gold Portfolio
Book: AJS & Matchless 1945-1966 - Brooklands Gold Portfolio

AJS & Matchless 1945-1966

Language: English

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Book of the AJS Singles 1955-65 350cc & 500cc

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

W.C. Haycraft

English | paperback | 136 p. | 2012

AJS & Matchless - Singles & Twins (57-66) - WSM

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

Floyd Clymer, AMC Associated Motorcycles

English | paperback | 188 p. | 2022

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Last update:15-04-2024