Property of a deceased's estate
1948 Norton 499cc Manx Project
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. 13858
Engine no. D11M 13858 1948
Norton first used the 'Manx Grand Prix' model name for its over-the-counter racers in 1939, and when post-war production resumed the name had been shortened to 'Manx'. The post-war machines followed closely the specification of the pre-war models with single-overhead-camshaft engine, square cylinder head finning, upright gearbox and plunger-suspended 'garden gate' frames. The major modification in the immediately post-war years was the adoption of Norton's legendary 'Roadholder' telescopic front fork. The double-overhead-camshaft engine introduced in 1949 helped the Manx to remain competitive, as did the arrival of the 'Featherbed' frame in 1951.

The late owner purchased this Manx from Bonhams' Stafford Sale in October 2004 (Lot 429). At that time the machine was 'offered as a project. The Manx remains as purchased: still missing the saddle, rear mudguard, BTH mag internals/cover, lower cam box cover, kickstart, etc, etc. Marque specialist Barry Strickland advises us that frame/engine 'D11M 13858' looks correct for a 1949 SOHC Manx. Norton factory records confirm that this machine was despatched to 'Agar Cross'. The machine is sold strictly as viewed and without documents. Its history is not known. Matching-numbers Manx Nortons are relatively rare and this example represents a potentially most rewarding project.
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This Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 20 April starting at 2pm GMT.
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