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LOT 341

1952 Norton 500cc Model 7 Dominator Registration no. HMW 185 Frame no. G12 42512 Engine no. 42512 G12

Sold for £3,680 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve

1952 Norton 500cc Model 7 Dominator
Registration no. HMW 185
Frame no. G12 42512
Engine no. 42512 G12

Norton jumped, somewhat belatedly, onto the vertical twin bandwagon in 1949, when it introduced the Bert Hopwood-designed Model 7. The new 500cc engine went into the existing ES2 plunger-frame/tele-fork cycle parts, a marriage that necessitated a redesign of Norton's well-proven four-speed gearbox.

The vendor purchased this Model 7 from the Stafford auction (it was an added Lot) in April 1990. An enthusiast from Northern Ireland had had Tennant-Eyles restore the machine, reportedly with no expense spared, but for reasons unknown decided to sell it at auction. The vendor has used the Norton a lot, including attending a couple of Irish rallies. However, it has not been ridden for at least 4-5 years and will require recommissioning before further use. Prior to being laid up, the Dommie was regularly maintained by the enthusiast owner and is only being sold due to his advancing years. Close inspection of this very nice example is highly recommended. The machine comes with a spare fuel tank. The tank currently fitted was purchased from Bonhams' April 2007 Stafford Sale to replace the Tennant-Eyles tank, which had developed a weep. He had the Tennant-Eyles tank sealed by a boatbuilder but it became too heavy – hence the change of tank. Offered with a comprehensive history file.
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