Matchless

Matchless is a former British motorcycle manufacturer, in operation between 1899 and 1966. A wide range of models were produced in Plumstead, London, ranging from small two-strokes to 750 cc four-stroke twins. One of the nation's oldest marques, Matchless had a long history of racing success. A Matchless ridden by Charlie Collier won the single-cylinder race in the first Isle of Man TT, held in 1907.

In 1938, Matchless and AJS became part of Associated Motorcycles (AMC), but continued producing models under their own marques. During the amalgamations that occurred in the British motorcycle industry in the 1960s, the four-stroke Matchless twin was replaced with the Norton twin, ending a long history of independent production. By 1967, the Matchless singles had ceased production.