1941 Matchless G3L

1941 Matchless G3L in Malta Story, Movie, 1953

Class: Bikes, Road — Model origin:

Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene

Author	Message
Sunbar ◊ 2007-02-08 16:22	More than one bike is shown in the scene. I suppose they are all the same model.
wrenchhead ◊ 2007-02-08 16:40	Looks a little like a 1950's BSA
wrenchhead ◊ 2007-02-08 16:44	Plane may be a Supermarine Spitfire hard to tell from this angle
Sunbar ◊ 2007-02-08 16:49	Yes definitely a Spitfire....
wrenchhead ◊ 2007-02-08 16:54	Beautiful plane, They have one in the Smithsonian that I drool on from time to time
Sunbar ◊ 2007-02-08 17:09	Always admired their shape but the best part is seeing them fly and the fantastic noise the merlin engine makes.
wrenchhead ◊ 2007-02-08 17:21	I have never heard a real merlin but I have heard the packard made copies that the US used - wow. With those war machines they didn't worry about noise.
Jun ◊ 2007-02-08 19:23	Spitfire on the ground is Mk XVI? I heard Packard Merlin of P-51D. It was loud but clear & comfortable for me ...by the way, the motorcycle is Matchless G3L (1941- by front fork) http://www.freewebs.com/thenormandyarnhemsociety/bike%20002.jpg