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LOT 662

Property of a deceased's estate 1967 Norton 745cc Atlas Registration no. NTN 118E Frame no. 20/116616 Engine no. 116616 (see text)

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Lot 662

Property of a deceased's estate, 1967 Norton 745cc Atlas
Registration no. NTN 118E Frame no. 20/116616 Engine no. 116616 (see text)

Property of a deceased's estate
1967 Norton 745cc Atlas
Registration no. NTN 118E
Frame no. 20/116616
Engine no. 116616 (see text)

'When it was launched the Atlas was hailed as a machine that would accelerate from 10mph to more than 100mph in top gear, and 20 years later the bike remains capable of squirting past most vehicles at the flick of the rider's right wrist.' – Mike Nicks, Classic Bike magazine, 1988.
First seen in prototype form in 1962, the 745cc Atlas represented the biggest stretch yet applied to Norton's parallel twin engine. Built for export only initially (home market deliveries commenced in 1964) the Alas was fundamentally a larger-engined version of the existing 650SS, using the same Featherbed frame and Roadholder fork. Contemporary road tests typically recorded a top speed in the region of 115-120mph with fuel consumption approaching 60mpg. The arrival of the similar-capacity but Isolastic-framed Commando in 1967 spelled the end for the Atlas, which was discontinued towards the end of 1968. Almost the last of Norton's traditional Featherbed-framed twins (the 650cc version lasted into 1970) this muscular road-burner is today highly sought after by discerning collectors.

This particular Atlas was last taxed in May 2000 and will require re-commissioning at the very least, or possible more extensive restoration, before returning to the road. Sold strictly as viewed, the machine is offered with a V5C Registration Certificate. It should be noted that the engine number has been re-stamped to match the frame number.

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 engine number is 20/116616/P.

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