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LOT 430

1955 Norton 500cc Dominator 88 De Luxe Registration no. LRD 13 Frame no. K122 61737 Engine no. N122 75895

Sold for £4,370 inc. premium
Lot 430

1955 Norton 500cc Dominator 88 De Luxe
Registration no. LRD 13 Frame no. K122 61737 Engine no. N122 75895

1955 Norton 500cc Dominator 88 De Luxe
Registration no. LRD 13
Frame no. K122 61737
Engine no. N122 75895

Designed by the legendary Bert Hopwood and introduced in 1948, Norton's 500cc twin-cylinder engine appeared in the racing singles' 'Featherbed' duplex frame in November 1951, having debuted in the cradle-framed Model 7. Initially for export only, the newcomer - titled 'Dominator 88' - was the first production Norton roadster to feature the lightweight, race-proven chassis.

First registered in November 1955, the Dominator 88 offered here is fitted with an engine dating from 1958. The machine was acquired by the current owner in July 2013 having been extensively restored by previous owner Terry Hoare, whose advertisement and letter describing the works carried out is on file (perusal recommended). Last MoT'd in June 2014, 'LRD 13' has been garage-stored since and is only offered for sale due to the owner's ill health. The machine is offered with numerous restoration invoices and a V5C.

Footnotes

As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.

Saleroom notices

The frame number is not visible due to heavy paint. The engine number is 75895 122N. The V5C will follow after the sale.

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