1950 Model 18 - New Owner

[clive]

Karol I am not sure why you make the comment "I am not concerned with the rivet counters that seem to belittle many of the mongrel/hybrid bikes........." I don't think that has been the reaction on this site.
Stephen specifically asked in his first post " I appreciate your feedback re originality,........." as he tried to find out more about his bike he had purchased. A number of people pointed out the mix of parts and more than one of advised him not to worry and ride the bike instead of trying to achieve originality. I have 4 AMC machines and one early AJS, not a single one is "original". I imagine very few are.

[1957M30]

Hi Clive
As ever it's always entightening and interesting to see your posts/comments.
My "rivet counter" comment had nothing to do with anyone's comments in this post
and was just my generalising about not worrying about not having a "perfect example of the marque
But enjoying the sum of the parts be they blue AJS or red Matchless.
Sorry you took my comment the wrong way.

Just one more comment....
Note to self...... Don't use comment too often