Property of a deceased's estate
c.1962 Norton 500cc Model 30 Manx Racing Motorcycle
Frame no. 11M 102718 (see text)
Engine no. 11M (see text)
After its successful debut on the 1950 works machines, Norton introduced the Featherbed frame on its over-the-counter Manx racers in 1951. An improved frame with welded-on rear subframe appeared in 1954 together with a revised, short-stroke version of the classic double-overhead-camshaft engine; both 350 and 500 models adopting near 'square' bore/stroke dimensions. Subsequent developments were mainly concerned with improving power and reliability, though there was a new double-sided front brake for 1962, the final year of Manx production.

Although the engine's serial number is indecipherable, the stamped engine shop number 'BM46' indicates that it is '81994', built in 1959. Marque specialist Barry Strickland advises us that frame '102718' looks like a correct late (1962) Manx rolling chassis which has been fitted with another engine and gearbox. The gearbox ('MX 1294') was fitted to Manx '86446' (dated 1960), while the gearbox outer cover is not from Norton. It should be noted that the frame number appears to be a non-factory stamping. Norton records confirm that engine number '81994' formed part of a machine despatched to Lawton & Wilson, and that frame number '102718' formed part of a machine despatched to Dearden, Chorlton Light Cars. The late owner purchased the Manx from Brooks' sale of the Autokraft Collection in March 1999 (Lot 81, see catalogue extract). Its history since acquisition is not known. The machine is offered without documents and sold strictly as viewed.
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