Vintage Matchless motorcycle, 700 V Twin.Brand: Matchless / Collier & Sonsmodel: 700 V Twincountry: United Kingdom - Plumstead (London)year: 1912conditions: restoreddisplacement: 680 cc. (bore and stroke 70x88)engine: JAP 50 ° V-twin with overhead valvesgearbox: gradual pulley variator and belt transmissionH.H. Collier, created his first Matchless bike in 1889, startingone of the oldest British brands. The sons who are also pilots follow him in the enterprise: Charlie, who wins the first Tourist Trophy in history in 1907, Harry wins in 1909 and again Charlie triumphs in 1910. Matchless produced numerous models until 1960.