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154 pages, 76 black & white illustrations, size 5.5 x 8.5 inches. Originally published under the title The Book of Matchless by W.C. Haycraft, this book is one of The Motorcyclist's Library series published in the USA by Floyd Clymer by arrangement with the original publishers Pitman Ltd. of London, England. It includes complete technical data, service and maintenance information and detailed instructions for the repair and overhaul of the major mechanical and electrical components for all Matchless singles from 1945 through 1956. There is adequate detailed text and diagrams to assist in major refurbishing such as an engine rebuild or even a complete renovation. Applicable to all 350 & 500 cc single cylinder O.H.V. touring models including the G3L, G80, G3LS & G80S built from 1945 through 1956. This publication has been Out-of-print and unavailable for many years and is becoming increasingly more difficult to find on the secondary market and we are pleased to be able to offer this reproduction as a service to all Matchless motorcycle enthusiasts worldwide.

'Only the Maker's Name' is a book that tells the story of a boy who becameinfatuated with aeroplanes when, in 1934, he was taken up for a pleasure flightby the world famous Miss Pauline Gower. He was just three years old at the time.The book covers his escapades and experiences as a child living alone with hismother in wartime Britain, how he ran away from home at the age of fourteen andhis lengthy struggle to succeed in aviation. An almost fatal air crash put himin hospital for two years. Eventually he recovered and returned to flying. During his forty years as a flying instructor and commercial pilot he experienced several narrow escapes. He also flew as a stunt pilot, and flew one hundred and twenty different types of aeroplane. Finally after a hectic and sometimes amusing career, he retired as Managing Director and Chief Pilot of one of the 'Air Atlantique' group of companies.

Reprint des Originals von 1922