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    AMC 500cc TWINS

    Dec 05, 2018 4 minutes
    WORDS: ALAN TURNER

    THE SPECIALIST

    Steven Surbey’s business, AMC Classic Spares, has been stocking and supplying parts for the Plumstead manufacturer’s models for 15 years. Apparently: ‘Most AMC parts are interchangeable’ is largely an urban myth. For instance, the detail changes for any given year were applied to bikes built in August of the preceding year! We are grateful to Steven for guiding us through the evolution of the 500cc twins.

    ■ AMC Classic Spares: www.amcclassicspares.com;01462 811770

    ■ AMC Owners’ Club Ltd: www.jampot.com;01536 511532

    MODEL HISTORY

    Triumph’s 1930s success with its half-litre parallel twin gave it a head start after European unpleasantness delayed similar competition from other manufacturers entering the market. While AMC was still deliberating the future catalogue for its AJS

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