LOT 552

Property of a deceased's estate 1975 Norton Commando 850 Interstate Registration no. KPN 944P Frame no. 129901 Engine no. 320274

Sold for £12,075 inc. premium

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Lot 552

Property of a deceased's estate, 1975 Norton Commando 850 Interstate
Registration no. KPN 944P Frame no. 129901 Engine no. 320274

The Winter Sale - including The National Motorcycle Museum Reserve Collection - Bicester Heritage|12 December 2020, 10:00 GMT|Bicester, Bicester Heritage

Property of a deceased's estate
1975 Norton Commando 850 Interstate
Registration no. KPN 944P
Frame no. 129901
Engine no. 320274

The late owner (only its third from new according to the accompanying old V5C) purchased this Norton Commando at Brooks' sale at the National Motorcycle Museum in July 1995 (Lot 188A). The Commando had been supplied new by Redhill Motors (Brighton) Ltd to Mr David Oakenford of Surrey, and spent periods of its early life abroad, as evidenced by export paperwork on file. Four expired MoTs on file record the mileage total as rising from 600 in May 1982 to 676 in June 1986; the mileage when purchased from Brooks was 680 and the current total of 841 is believed genuine. The machine comes with its original Worldwide Distributors & Dealers book and service voucher booklet (unstamped); an original rider's manual; an original workshop manual; a Haynes workshop manual; and a history file containing various documents and a current V5C. Also on file is a page of the hand-written notes detailing various cleaning and servicing tasks undertaken in 2018. Unused for some considerable time (the tax disc in the holder expired in December 2002), the machine will require recommissioning or restoration to a greater or lesser extent and is sold strictly as viewed. Accordingly, prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to the condition and completeness prior to bidding.

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

please note the Frame Number to plaque is 330274, and the frame is additionally stamped 850 F129901. The engine number is 330274. Please click the link to view the walkaround video of Lot 552: click here

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