Property of a deceased's estate
c.1947 Norton 348cc Manx Special
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. B10M (serial number indecipherable)
Engine no. none
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 the 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.

Marque specialist Barry Strickland advises us that this example's Manx frame dates from 1947 and that the engine is of the same period. An older restoration, the machine is fitted with Manx tanks and also has a speedometer, which is not normally fitted to a Manx. The timing cover is pre-1938 and is fitted with a rev counter gearbox but no drive cable. (This cover is not intended for a rev counter drive and is poorly fitted.) Nevertheless, the Manx still presents nicely. The machine is offered without documents and sold strictly as viewed. Its history is not known.
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