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. 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 started his motorcycling career at the tender age of 16 with an NSU moped, and has restored many classic British motorbikes. He now owns a 1970 Triumph Bonneville and a 1965 BSA Lightning, and is restoring a 1969 Lotus Elan Plus 2S, This is his eleventh book; all his previous books have featured classic British motorbikes or cars. SELLING POINTS: * An invaluable resource for the AMC enthusiast and motorcycle historians. * Looks at the complete range of post-war AJS and Matchless motorcycles: the heavyweight singles, twins, lightweight singles, Norton-powered twins, off-road competition bikes and road racers. * AMC produces some of the most iconic British bikes of the 1940s and 1950s. * Superbly illustrated with over 200 colour and black & white photographs.

* Matthew Vale has been writing books on classic cars and motorbikes since 2004 - this is his eleventh book. 200 colour and b/w photos.