LOT 383
1976 Norton Commando 850 MkIII Registration no. RCL 633R Frame no. 332064 Engine no. 332064
Sold for £9,775 inc. premium
Lot 383
1976 Norton Commando 850 MkIIIRegistration no. RCL 633R Frame no. 332064 Engine no. 332064
The Autumn Sale - The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, Stafford|9 October 2021, 12:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
1976 Norton Commando 850 MkIII
Registration no. RCL 633R
Frame no. 332064
Engine no. 332064
Registration no. RCL 633R
Frame no. 332064
Engine no. 332064
• Present ownership since 1986
• Professionally restored 2012-2013
• Circa 38,000 miles from new
• Circa 4,500 miles since full restoration
This Norton Commando 850 MkIII electric start model was first registered on 11th October 1976 and was purchased by the current vendor on the 7th December 1986. The Commando was used only occasionally as the vendor owned a collection of over 20 bikes at the time. By 2012, aged 71, the vendor had sold most of his collection, but not the Commando, which he decided to have 100% restored. He was fortunate in having a professional motorcycle mechanic friend to do the work. The brief was to restore the bike to excellent road going condition as it was to be used, and the vendor advises us that the result is a very smart machine. The rebuild commenced in June 2012, at which time the odometer reading was 33,304 miles.
The machine was stripped right down to the last nut and bolt, and the engine, gearbox and clutch completely rebuilt with all new parts. All re-chroming and polishing was carried out by recognised specialists, and all painted parts were sprayed black as per original specification before new transfers were affixed. Other parts renewed include the wiring harness; carburettors; control cables; front brake disc; bearing of all types; rear sprocket; drive chains; brake pipes; rear master cylinder; front master cylinder seals; fork bushes and seals, etc.
The speedometer and rev counter were sent away to be reconditioned with strict instructions that the speedometer must not be reset to zero. Having been plagued by his bikes' chromed wheels rusting and spokes discolouring over time, the vendor decided to purchase polished stainless steel wheel rims and spokes from CWC, Birmingham, complementing the stainless mudguards. The master cylinder was professionally modified to improve its operation, while the original feeble starter motor has been replaced with a superior Norvil item. Two new tyres were fitted and the rebuild completed with countless stainless steel nuts/bolts/fasteners, new exhaust system, etc, etc. Labour costs were charged at 'mates' rates', so the bills available (totalling approximately £7,200) represent only the cost of parts purchased. The rebuild was completed in March 2013 and since then the Commando has covered just under 4,500 trouble-free miles. As well as copies of the bills, the machine also comes with a selection of restoration photographs; copies of old MoTs and tax discs; (copy) V5C documents; and MoT to September 2022.
• Professionally restored 2012-2013
• Circa 38,000 miles from new
• Circa 4,500 miles since full restoration
This Norton Commando 850 MkIII electric start model was first registered on 11th October 1976 and was purchased by the current vendor on the 7th December 1986. The Commando was used only occasionally as the vendor owned a collection of over 20 bikes at the time. By 2012, aged 71, the vendor had sold most of his collection, but not the Commando, which he decided to have 100% restored. He was fortunate in having a professional motorcycle mechanic friend to do the work. The brief was to restore the bike to excellent road going condition as it was to be used, and the vendor advises us that the result is a very smart machine. The rebuild commenced in June 2012, at which time the odometer reading was 33,304 miles.
The machine was stripped right down to the last nut and bolt, and the engine, gearbox and clutch completely rebuilt with all new parts. All re-chroming and polishing was carried out by recognised specialists, and all painted parts were sprayed black as per original specification before new transfers were affixed. Other parts renewed include the wiring harness; carburettors; control cables; front brake disc; bearing of all types; rear sprocket; drive chains; brake pipes; rear master cylinder; front master cylinder seals; fork bushes and seals, etc.
The speedometer and rev counter were sent away to be reconditioned with strict instructions that the speedometer must not be reset to zero. Having been plagued by his bikes' chromed wheels rusting and spokes discolouring over time, the vendor decided to purchase polished stainless steel wheel rims and spokes from CWC, Birmingham, complementing the stainless mudguards. The master cylinder was professionally modified to improve its operation, while the original feeble starter motor has been replaced with a superior Norvil item. Two new tyres were fitted and the rebuild completed with countless stainless steel nuts/bolts/fasteners, new exhaust system, etc, etc. Labour costs were charged at 'mates' rates', so the bills available (totalling approximately £7,200) represent only the cost of parts purchased. The rebuild was completed in March 2013 and since then the Commando has covered just under 4,500 trouble-free miles. As well as copies of the bills, the machine also comes with a selection of restoration photographs; copies of old MoTs and tax discs; (copy) V5C documents; and MoT to September 2022.
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.
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