LOT 517
From the estate of the late Roy Houghton 1959 Norton 350cc Model 50 Registration no. 438 XUU Frame no. P13 81784 Engine no. P13 81785
Sold for £5,290 inc. premium
Lot 517
From the estate of the late Roy Houghton, 1959 Norton 350cc Model 50Registration no. 438 XUU Frame no. P13 81784 Engine no. P13 81785
The Autumn Sale - The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, Stafford|9 October 2021, 12:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
From the estate of the late Roy Houghton
1959 Norton 350cc Model 50
Registration no. 438 XUU
Frame no. P13 81784
Engine no. P13 81785
1959 Norton 350cc Model 50
Registration no. 438 XUU
Frame no. P13 81784
Engine no. P13 81785
Introduced in 1933, the single-cylinder Model 50 was Norton's first production overhead-valve machine in the 350 class; the '50' and its twin-port brother the '55' being junior versions of the 490cc Models 18 and 20 respectively. Norton's sporting 350 single was built in several versions and continuously developed during a production run lasting until 1963, post-war innovations including the adoption of the AMC gearbox in 1956 and a switch to superior alternator electrics and the peerless 'Featherbed' frame for 1959. Supplied new by Alec Bennett Ltd, this Featherbed-framed Model 50 was restored 15 years ago and registered to Roy Houghton in September 2009. The current odometer reading is 912 miles, which is believed to be the distance covered since the restoration. Presented in lovely condition, like all the machines in Roy's collection, the Norton is offered with old/current V5C documents.
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 P13 81784.
















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