Property of a deceased's estate, c.1961/1951 Norton 350cc Model 40...
Property of a deceased's estate
c.1961/1951 Norton 350cc Model 40 Manx Racing Motorcycle
Frame no. 10M 97337 (see text)
Engine no. F10M2 39774
After its successful debut on the 1950 works machines, Norton introduced the Featherbed frame on its over-the-counter Manx racers in 1951. An improved frame with welded-on rear subframe appeared in 1954 together with a revised, short-stroke version of the classic double-overhead-camshaft engine; both 350 and 500 models adopting near 'square' bore/stroke dimensions. Subsequent developments were mainly concerned with improving power and reliability, though there was a new double-sided front brake for 1962, the final year of Manx production.
Nicely presented and to a good specification, this example appears to consist of a 1961 Model 40 Manx frame and a 1951 Model 40 350cc engine. Marque specialist Barry Strickland advises us that frame '10M 97337' is not Norton stamping but does date as a 1961 Manx. Gearbox number 'G9 792' was originally with Manx '69284' dated 1956. Norton factory records confirm that engine number '39774' formed part of a machine despatched to 'Tozer, Barnes' and that frame number '97337' formed part of another despatched to 'Keep Bros, Johnstone, Salisbury, Rhodesia'. Although made up from various parts, this is still a nice 350cc long-stoke Manx. In April 1997 this Manx was advertised in Old Bike Mart, but nothing else is know of its history. There are no documents with this Lot.
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Property of a deceased's estate
c.1961/1951 Norton 350cc Model 40 Manx Racing Motorcycle
Frame no. 10M 97337 (see text)
Engine no. F10M2 39774
After its successful debut on the 1950 works machines, Norton introduced the Featherbed frame on its over-the-counter Manx racers in 1951. An improved frame with welded-on rear subframe appeared in 1954 together with a revised, short-stroke version of the classic double-overhead-camshaft engine; both 350 and 500 models adopting near 'square' bore/stroke dimensions. Subsequent developments were mainly concerned with improving power and reliability, though there was a new double-sided front brake for 1962, the final year of Manx production.
Nicely presented and to a good specification, this example appears to consist of a 1961 Model 40 Manx frame and a 1951 Model 40 350cc engine. Marque specialist Barry Strickland advises us that frame '10M 97337' is not Norton stamping but does date as a 1961 Manx. Gearbox number 'G9 792' was originally with Manx '69284' dated 1956. Norton factory records confirm that engine number '39774' formed part of a machine despatched to 'Tozer, Barnes' and that frame number '97337' formed part of another despatched to 'Keep Bros, Johnstone, Salisbury, Rhodesia'. Although made up from various parts, this is still a nice 350cc long-stoke Manx. In April 1997 this Manx was advertised in Old Bike Mart, but nothing else is know of its history. There are no documents with this Lot.
All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.
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This Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 20 April starting at 2pm GMT.
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