Description
H&H Classic Auction @ National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
30th Oct, 2024 13:00
1931 Norton Model 18
Registration No: YVL 733
Frame No: 45690
MOT: Exempt
Fast post-Vintage Norton Model 18
Restored to a good standard some time ago
Running well and ready to be used
A current V5C on file
In 1922, the side-valve engine of the Norton 16H, which had been built since 1921, was further developed into the overhead-valve engine of the Model 18. The engine with magneto ignition, 79 mm bore and 100 mm stroke, received a new cylinder and cylinder head. The valves were no longer parallel to the side of the cylinder, but hung in the cylinder head in a 'V' shape. They were actuated by the camshaft, which was still located at the bottom of the crankcase, via bumpers and rocker arms. In 1923, a production Model 18 was successfully used for the first time at the Brooklands 12 Hours.
On offer is a post-Vintage Norton Model 18, it was restored a few years ago by the previous owner and the restoration is holding up well. The current owner has advised us the Norton is running well and is a relatively quick machine. The Norton has been used most summers since its completion. A good Vintage-eligible machine for many VMCC events. It comes complete with a current V5C.
