1987 Norton 588cc Interpol, Registration no. not UK registered Frame no. *3271*P41 Engine no. P41*3271*

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1987 Norton 588cc Interpol
Registration no. not UK registered
Frame no. *3271*P41
Engine no. P41*3271*
Norton engineers had been working on the P41 rotary-engined project before the demise of the Commandos. In 1979 the Mark I rotary appeared, and 25 examples were produced. These were followed in 1981 by a Mark II version which went into production as the Interpol II for sale to a few Police forces. The motorcycling public were clamouring for a civilian version of the bike, such was the esteem of the Norton name, and eventually it appeared in the form of the Classic, a limited edition of 100 machines released in 1987 dressed in the traditional Norton colours of silver, with black and red lines. The limited edition sold quickly, and it was inevitable that when Interpols were sold off by the police, they were snapped up by the motorcycling public and renovated in the style of the Classic model. This appears to be exactly what has happened with 3271.

3271 is part of a private collection of machines. There are no documents or keys present; the machine will re quire safety checks and re-commissioning, and is sold strictly as viewed. We have no knowledge of its mechanical condition. Prospective bidders should satisfy themselves as to the age, completeness and originality of the machine, together with the vintage and compatibility of its component parts prior to bidding.