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- The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Shuttleworth - Spring 2025
- 1955 Norton Dominator 88 497cc
1955 Norton Dominator 88 497cc
1955 Norton Dominator 88 497cc
Well restored, matching numbers, Norton Dominator 88.
- ESTIMATE: £4,000 - £6,000
+ 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 4th May, 2025 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP
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REG NUMBER
KAS 512
SUMMARY
Well restored, matching numbers, Norton Dominator 88.
DESCRIPTION
- Produced between 1952 and 1966, this was the first Norton model to use the 'featherbed' frame
- The Bert Hopwood-designed machine was 20% more expensive than any of its rivals at the time
- This, very well restored, matching numbers, example is presented in very good overall condition
- Despatched from the Norton factory on 07/04/1955 to Sleightholme Motorcycles
- Current owner since 2009. Restored by its previous owner in 2008 with detailed documentation of the work done. Work included an engine rebuild by Norvil, total frame rebuild and repaint including tank, dynamo and regulator rebuild, speedo overhaul, carb overhaul, new chain and battery, rim rebuilds, new brakes and new tyres
- Complete with some old V5s, Norton dating letter and numerous old MOTs
- Running a few years ago but will require some recommissioning before road use
- UK-registered on a current V5C
SPECIFICATION
- Make
- NORTON
- Model
- DOMINATOR 88
- Registration Number
- KAS 512
- Frame Number
- K122 62643
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- K122 62643
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark.
CONTACTPlease note all motorcycles must be out of the venue by 2pm on Monday 5th May due to venue restrictions. We will contact buyers after the sale to arrange either collection or transport with Moving Motorcycles.
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