Winning bid
£8,000

1973 Norton Commando

HIGHLIGHTS  

  • Very original Bike  
  • Imported from USA in 2020 
  • Recent meticulous re build 
  • Matching Numbers 

THE APPEAL  

The Norton Commando the first British super bike. The model for sale here is the Mk 2a variant.  Some say the best model to go for with all the niggles of the previous models sorted out but by way  of main bearings etc without the complexity of the Mk 3 Electric start model.This is a standard  looking prestige British bike. 

Take this out for a run and wherever you go people will talk to you  about it and comment on it. The sound of the big twin with the reverse megaphone exhaust is  sublime to say the least. The torque and pull of the 850cc engine and the smooth changing  gearbox are a joy to ride. This re built classic machine looks as though it was manufactured last  week. The only addition being up rated ignition system and the Mk3 Isolastics to the engine. 

THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK 

The present owner purchased the bike in 2021. The previous owner imported the bike from Texas  USA and meticulously re built the bike to a very high standard. 
The V5 is present and correct, and the Norton is Tax and MOT exempt.. All legal import paperwork  is also present. 

THE EXTERIOR 

First impressions are that this is a standard un molested quality looking Norton Commando  motorbike. The present owner has carefully looked after the bike and stored it in climate controlled  storage along with the rest of his collection of vintage and post war bikes.

THE MECHANICS  

  • As perviously mentioned the Norton was re built in 2020.  
  • The list of components are as follows: 
  • Complete engine and gearbox re build 
  • New wiring loom 
  • New indicators 
  • New switches
  • New seat 
  • New rear shocks Hagon 
  • New handlebar stainless 
  • New choke control stainless 
  • New cables. clutch, throttle, speedo, brake 
  • New fuel pipes and taps
  • New Wassel electronic ignition and coils 
  • Anti oil drain valve 
  • Borrani rims front and rear 
  • New Avon road runner tyres front and rear 
  • New front fender 
  • New rear fender 
  • New footrests 
  • New brake pedal and linkage  
  • New Seat 
  • Mk3 Isolastics 

THE SUMMARY  

This is an excellent opportunity to own a highly sought after traditional British Norton Commando.  A bike that can be used on the road any time of the year, and would male a fine addition to any  collector or enthusiast. 
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Auction Details

  • Year1973
  • MakeNorton
  • ModelCommando
  • ColourBlack
  • Engine size850cc
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownMorayshire
  • CountyScotland
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
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Bidding history

7 Bids from 3 bidders

m-hawk••••
Bid
£8,000
21/10/22
wayne-h••••
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£7,900
21/10/22
m-hawk••••
Bid
£7,800
21/10/22
wayne-h••••
Bid
£7,700
21/10/22
m-hawk••••
Bid
£7,600
21/10/22
wayne-h••••
Pre-bid
£7,500
17/10/22
tom-lid••••
Pre-bid
£5,000
20/10/22

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