
LOT 366
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection 1959 Norton 348cc Model 50 Registration no. 545 KPD Frame no. P13 81793 Engine no. 81793 P13
Sold for £4,830 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 366
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection, 1959 Norton 348cc Model 50
The Autumn Stafford Sale – The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|14 October 2023, 10:30 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection
1959 Norton 348cc Model 50
Registration no. 545 KPD
Frame no. P13 81793
Engine no. 81793 P13
1959 Norton 348cc Model 50
Registration no. 545 KPD
Frame no. P13 81793
Engine no. 81793 P13
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. The new 350s were fitted with the four-speed Sturmey Archer gearbox that was adopted for all ohv Nortons that year. A hand gear-change was standard, with foot change an optional extra. The Sturmey Archer 'box, though, was destined for a relatively short life, being replaced by Norton's own four-speed foot-change unit for 1935. 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.
Purchased by Tony East from a Mr Dobbs of Guildford in February 1991, this 'Featherbed' Model 50 was fully restored for Tony by Bryan Small, and after completion featured in The Classic MotorCycle magazine's November 1992 edition (framed display board available). The machine also comes with old/current V5C documents; three original maintenance manuals; a BMS photocopy workshop manual; Bryan Small's restoration invoice totalling £5,767; and a quantity of MoTs issued between August 1986 at 26,712 miles and May 2002 at 27,656 miles, an increase of only 944 miles in 16 years (current mileage 27,811 miles).
Offered with key
Purchased by Tony East from a Mr Dobbs of Guildford in February 1991, this 'Featherbed' Model 50 was fully restored for Tony by Bryan Small, and after completion featured in The Classic MotorCycle magazine's November 1992 edition (framed display board available). The machine also comes with old/current V5C documents; three original maintenance manuals; a BMS photocopy workshop manual; Bryan Small's restoration invoice totalling £5,767; and a quantity of MoTs issued between August 1986 at 26,712 miles and May 2002 at 27,656 miles, an increase of only 944 miles in 16 years (current mileage 27,811 miles).
Offered with key
Footnotes
All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.
Saleroom notices
There are two original maintenance manuals with this lot.















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