Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tuesday 25th March from 1pm
Auction: Wednesday 26th March from 9am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
1975 Norton Commando MkII
Estimate
£5, 500 - £6, 500
Registration No: FAO 354N
Frame No: 316587
MOT: Exempt
A matching numbers Norton Commando
Many original features from new
Two previous recorded owners
A current V5C on file and purchase receipt
Norton was founded by James Lansdowne Norton in Birmingham in 1898 and began building motorcycles with French and Swiss engines in 1902. In 1907 a Norton with a Peugeot engine won the first Isle of Man TT race, starting a long tradition of sporting excellence and the Commando launched in 1967 carried on this theme culminating in Peter Williams’ victory in the 1973 Formula 750 TT. The bike was first seen in 1967 at the Earls Court Show and the first production bikes were available in March 1968 initially with 750cc displacement, in 1973 it became an 850cc. During its ten years of production the Commando was popular all over the world, in the United Kingdom winning the Motor Cycle News "Machine of the Year" award for five successive years from 1968-1972.
This 1975 Norton Commando MkII was originally despatched to the States from new. It was purchased from the States by the previous owner and repatriated back to the UK and registered for the UK roads by him in its current condition. During his ownership, it was checked over and used during the summer months before being sold to the current vendor in 2021. Since it has been with the current vendor, it has formed part of a collection of Norton motorcycles that are now being sold at this auction. The vendor has started it up and run it down the lane from time to time, however, the usual checks would be required before putting it back on the road. The Norton is offered with a current V5C and receipt from when it was purchased.
** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply**
Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
