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- 1947 Norton Manx Model 40 350cc
1947 Norton Manx Model 40 350cc
Lot Number: 407
1947 Norton Manx Model 40 350cc
Correct numbers early example of the classic Norton Manx Model 40 with TT provenance. Raced in the Isle of Man in 1948 and 1949 with a best finish of 16th in the 1949 Senior TT. Road-registered in 1981. Original engine was rebuilt in 2012.
- ESTIMATE: £16,500 - £18,500
+ buyer's premium of 15% plus VAT (18% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 4th May, 2025 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP
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REG NUMBER
XSY 274
SUMMARY
Correct numbers early example of the classic Norton Manx Model 40 with TT provenance. Raced in the Isle of Man in 1948 and 1949 with a best finish of 16th in the 1949 Senior TT. Road-registered in 1981. Original engine was rebuilt in 2012.
DESCRIPTION
- One of the most famous racing motorcycles of all time and named after the Manx Grand Prix
- Launched initially in 1939 as an 'over the counter' race bike in either 350cc or 500cc spec and in production until the end of 1962
- Developed continuously throughout its lifetime with the additions of double overhead-camshaft engines and 'featherbed' frames
- This example was built on 27/08/1947, purchased from Raymond Way Motors in Kilburn and has had four known keepers since
- First owner was Mr JH Blythe, a privateer racer who raced the bike at the Isle of Man TT in 1948 and 1949 with a best finish of 16th in the 1949 Senior TT
- Several enthusiastic owner since then and the bike was paraded regularly during the 1960s and 1970s
- Road-registered in 1981 and still retains its original engine, rebuilt in 2012
- Forming part of a private Collection more recently so may require some recommissioning before use
- Large history file included containing various related paperwork including Norton Dating Certificate
- UK-registered on a current V5C
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 407
- Make
- NORTON
- Model
- MANX MODEL 40
- Registration Number
- XSY 274
- Frame Number
- B10M11853
- Engine Number
- B10M11853
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
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