LOT 365

1933/1936 Norton 348cc International Model 40 Registration no. VY 7683 Frame no. 40 49586 Engine no. 4900

Sold for £13,225 inc. premium

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Lot 365

1933/1936 Norton 348cc International Model 40
Registration no. VY 7683 Frame no. 40 49586 Engine no. 4900

The Summer Sale - LIVE AND ONLINE - BICESTER HERITAGE|15 August 2020, 10:00 BST|Bicester, Bicester Heritage

1933/1936 Norton 348cc International Model 40
Registration no. VY 7683
Frame no. 40 49586
Engine no. 4900

This International Model 40 was purchased by the vendor's brother in 1953. Two years later it was sold to the present owner. Over the succeeding five years it accompanied him on his various escapades and adventures, like many motorcyclists of the time. Unlike many others, when the bike was retired from the road in 1960, he kept it, and still owns it to this day. It appears that, prior to the family ownership in 1953, the frame had been changed from the original (1936) frame to an earlier (1933) frame. The replacement frame is a 1933 International model 40 frame, whilst the engine is the original 1936 item.
Offered for restoration, the documentation comprises an original RF60 continuation buff log book dated 1950, a maintenance manual and email correspondence from the VMCC regarding the frame and engine numbers.

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 vendor has changed the silencer from that featured in the photograph. The previous silencer will be forwarded following the sale. Please click the link to view the walkaround video of Lot 365: click here

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