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- The Shuttleworth Spring Motorcycle Sale 2024
- 1942 Norton 16H 660cc
1942 Norton 16H 660cc
Lot Number: 709
1942 Norton 16H 660cc
Ex-WWII Norton 16H fitted with a 'Big 4' engine.
There is a Sale Room Notice on this lot, please read this before placing a bid
- Sold for: £4,830
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 7th April, 2024 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP
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REG NUMBER
PXS 785
SALE ROOM NOTICE
Please note we confirm the registration number for this motorcycle is PXS 785 as per our catalogue, not HHA 467 as per the photographs.
SUMMARY
Ex-WWII Norton 16H fitted with a 'Big 4' engine.
DESCRIPTION
- The Norton 16H was produced from the early 1900s with a 490cc engine until the early 1950s
- This example was re-fitted with a 1940 633cc 'Big 4' engine during its time with the MOD
- With its reliable side-valve engine with good torque, it became very popular as a sidecar puller
- Widely used in WWII by the British and Russian forces due to its ease of use, low maintenance and fuel economy
- This ex-MOD example is presented in older restored condition and in running order
- Registered for the road in Birmingham in April 1946 after being decommissioned
- Complete with history file containing old RF60 logbook, VMCC dating letter, old photos, receipts and old handbook
- Great example with good history
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 709
- Make
- NORTON
- Model
- 16H
- Registration Number
- PXS 785
- Frame Number
- 69380
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- 2259
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark.
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