Matchless G3L (L ~ Lightweight): it differs from the G3 by having "teledraulic" telescopic forks, whereas the rest are girder types, and improved ground clearance.

Whilst the tank badge is missing or air-brushed out by the censor, there is a very obvious winged M Matchless logo cast in the magneto drive cover, a dead give-away.

One of the not too common OHV WWII mil m/c's and for its day fairly potent for a 350cc engine giving 16BHP, although the substantial ding in the subject's exhaust pipe may well serve to limit the top-end power somewhat.

We would hope to post some pictures of a restored one soon(ish) since Mr.Ballard snr (of the F15 Polsten) has one in build at present not 400yds from me and Ballard restorations tend to be on the good side of excellent.

Perhaps I should also post some images of a certain CDSW too in an appropriate place as Mr.Ballard jnr has almost a rolling chassis now. . . . . . . . . . .

R.