LOT 556

1959 Nor-Vin 499cc Comet Registration no. WNM 52 Frame no. 14P 81340 Engine no. F5AB/2A/4807

Sold for £13,800 inc. premium

Lot 556

1959 Nor-Vin 499cc Comet
Registration no. WNM 52 Frame no. 14P 81340 Engine no. F5AB/2A/4807

The Spring Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|23 April 2022, 10:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

1959 Nor-Vin 499cc Comet
Registration no. WNM 52
Frame no. 14P 81340
Engine no. F5AB/2A/4807

It is often said that the measure of a special's quality is whether it could pass for a factory-built machine, and this stunning Nor-Vin certainly fits the bill, looking like it could easily have originated in either Bracebridge Street or Stevenage. Indeed, the vast quantity of bills in the accompanying documents file testifies to the fact that this was a no-expense-spared project. Built by the enthusiast vendor (an experienced restorer with over 40 years of show-standard bikes to his credit), the machine consists of a 1959 Model 99 frame and a 1950 Comet engine. The latter has been overhauled with a new cylinder, piston and bearings, and the head rebuilt by Conway Motors. The gearbox internals are said to be 'nearly as new' and the clutch in very good condition. The dynamo and magneto have been rebuilt and the electrics renewed, while the primary and final drive chains are new. On the cycle parts side, the forks have been fully rebuilt with new stanchions and bushes, and the wheels rebuilt with new bearings, stainless spokes and the original Dunlop rims (re-chromed). The Norton Commando TLS front brake is a sensible upgrade. Needless to say, all the paintwork is new. Finished in 2021, this unique Nor-Vin may need some carburettor tuning but otherwise is ready to enjoy, offered with V5C.
Offered without key

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Saleroom notices

There is a V5C and a old-style logbook offered with this lot. The frame number is P1481340.

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