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1951 Norton ES2 500 500cc

1951 Norton ES2 500 500cc-Sold
1951 Norton ES2 500 500cc-Sold
1951 Norton ES2 500 500cc-Sold
1951 Norton ES2 500 500cc-Sold
1951 Norton ES2 500 500cc-Sold
1951 Norton ES2 500 500cc-Sold
1951 Norton ES2 500 500cc-Sold
1951 Norton ES2 500 500cc-Sold
1951 Norton ES2 500 500cc-Sold
1951 Norton ES2 500 500cc-Sold
1951 Norton ES2 500 500cc-Sold
1951 Norton ES2 500 500cc-Sold
1951 Norton ES2 500 500cc-Sold
1951 Norton ES2 500 500cc-Sold
1951 Norton ES2 500 500cc-Sold
1951 Norton ES2 500 500cc-Sold
1951 Norton ES2 500 500cc-Sold
1951 Norton ES2 500 500cc-Sold
1951 Norton ES2 500 500cc-Sold
1951 Norton ES2 500 500cc-Sold
1951 Norton ES2 500 500cc-Sold
1951 Norton ES2 500 500cc-Sold
1951 Norton ES2 500 500cc-Sold
1951 Norton ES2 500 500cc-Sold
1951 Norton ES2 500 500cc-Sold
1951 Norton ES2 500 500cc-Sold
1951 Norton ES2 500 500cc-Sold
1951 Norton ES2 500 500cc-Sold
1951 Norton ES2 500 500cc-Sold
1951 Norton ES2 500 500cc-Sold
1951 Norton ES2 500 500cc-Sold
1951 Norton ES2 500 500cc-Sold
1951 Norton ES2 500 500cc-Sold
1951 Norton ES2 500 500cc-Sold
1951 Norton ES2 500 500cc-Sold
1951 Norton ES2 500 500cc-Sold

Lot Number: 115

1951 Norton ES2 500 500cc

Correctly restored and superbly presented, this early-1950s award-winning 500 has great provenance.

  • Sold for: £5,625

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 18th February, 2023 at 1.30am GMT at ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    LAD 920

SUMMARY

Correctly restored and superbly presented, this early-1950s award-winning 500 has great provenance.

DESCRIPTION

  • The ‘ES2’ designation was always applied to Norton’s top-of-the-range overhead-valve singles 
  • This award-winning example was originally registered in 1951 and retains its original registration, LAD 920
  • It features plunger rear suspension and 'Roadholder' telescopic front forks
  • In 1948 the engine received a major redesign, including an oil feed to the rocker box, stronger timing side crankcases and largely improved valve train
  • 1950 saw the introduction of the Laydown gearbox reducing travel on the gear lever
  • Featured in articles in Motor Cycle Sport in 1983 and 1986, and pictured being admired by the late Geoff Duke and Prince Michael of Kent, who actually rode this bike at a classic event and was apparently 'very complimentary'
  • Acquired by its previous owner in 1982 and has been museum-stored since 2002
  • Has formed part of a private collection in recent years and may not have been run during that time, therefore an element of recommissioning is to be expected

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
115
Make
NORTON
Model
ES2 500
Registration Number
LAD 920
Frame Number
37883F4
MOT Expiry
Exempt

GALLERY

CONSIGNOR

Consignor

For further information regarding this lot please contact Charles.

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Please note all motorcycles must be out of the venue by midday on Monday 20th February due to venue restrictions.

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