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A splendid looking 1959 Matchless G80TCS Typhoon, 600cc single. An exceptionally rare machine made mostly for export, with only 2 or 3 registered in the UK.

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  • Year: 1959
  • Decade: 1950s
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9 Responses to “1959 Matchless G80TCS Typhoon”

  1. just pulled from a barn a 1961 Matchless G80TCS all original that runs that is in need of a full cosmetic restoration it is the the competion model short drive side shaft with no altenator and the double loop frame that is for sale (make offer)

    • Phil Jardine on May 19, 2014 @ 12:22 pm

      I have just purchased a 59 model in stunning condition. I own other singles and know this one can go better.As I believe they came standard with GP type carb and mine is fitted with a concentric some minor tuning is required.Also not well documented is ignition timing for Typhoon.I consider myslf lucky to own this bike as I also believe ther are not many about and that production was limited and most if not all went to the U.S. Phil (Australia)

      • Hi Phil,
        Did you get to find out what the correct ignition timing is for a TCS?
        John

        • Phil Jardine on May 21, 2015 @ 8:08 am

          I received some very kind and helpful info through the AJS and Matchless club Aust from people in Tucson stating that specs are the same for 500 I think ther is room for Experimentation Have picked up a Dominator which is taking up all my free time looking forward to getting back to the Typhoon Phil

      • To the best of my limited knowledge the `59 Typhoon G80TCS came with a Monobloc. Just purchased an original appearing bike with a 389/50 on it and a right side oil tank. Oil tank moved to left side next year, 1960, to make room for GP carb and air filter.

    • Hi Tim,
      Is the Typhoon still available.
      Thank you,

    • Hi my name is Glen I grew up riding a Matchless and I would love to own a TCS, Do you still own this machine?
      Thanks
      Glen

  2. I have a `59 Typhoon and understand that Monobloc was the standard carby. Rare bird a `59 since only 20 or 21 total were imported; all through Copper Motors in West Hollywood, CA. The right side oil tank, single down tube and tin primary are the easy tells.

  3. I have a 59 TCS that hasn’t run in 40 years I’m in the process of lubricating everything prior to rotational checks, cleaning and carb rebuild. Mag still Sparks but a good cleaning and lubricating of bearings and point system also seems in order. Can anyone help me with setting up initial timing?

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