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- c.1947 Norton Model 40 Manx 348cc
c.1947 Norton Model 40 Manx 348cc
Lot Number: 175
c.1947 Norton Model 40 Manx 348cc
Ex-Dennis Langton Manx Grand Prix bike. Laid up for years and discovered and sympathetically restored in 2003. Ridden at the Classic Parade at the Isle of Man TT in 2004. Mostly original with great patina.
- GUIDE PRICE: £10,000 - £15,000
+ 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 16th February, 2025 at 11.15am GMT at Excel London, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL
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REG NUMBER
UNREGISTERED
SUMMARY
Ex-Dennis Langton Manx Grand Prix bike. Laid up for years and discovered and sympathetically restored in 2003. Ridden at the Classic Parade at the Isle of Man TT in 2004. Mostly original with great patina.
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
- c.1947 Norton 350 Manx ridden by Dennis Langton at the Manx Grand Prix between 1948 and 1953
- Best overall finish was 30th in 1953 at an average speed of 76.27mph
- Laid up for years then discovered and sympathetically restored in 2003
- Ridden at the Classic Parade at the Isle of Man TT in 2004
- Long stroke model. Mostly original with great patina
- Dennis was reunited with the machine in 2003
- Complete with pictured spares, paddock stand, history file with numerous period photographs, race reports, 1953 Manx Grand Prix programme, 1949 finishers medal and Dennis Langton's race licence
- May require some recommissioning before use
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 175
- Make
- NORTON
- Model
- MODEL 40 MANX
- Registration Number
- UNREGISTERED
- Frame Number
- Not Seen
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- Not Seen
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark.
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