LOT 459

Property of a deceased's estate 1968 Norton 745cc P11 Registration no. KTL 69E Frame no. 122680 Engine no. P11/122680

Sold for £8,625 inc. premium

Lot 459

Property of a deceased's estate, 1968 Norton 745cc P11

The Autumn Stafford Sale – The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|14 October 2023, 10:30 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

Property of a deceased's estate
1968 Norton 745cc P11
Registration no. KTL 69E
Frame no. 122680
Engine no. P11/122680

While the Norton-Villiers range as a whole contracted, there was one new model for 1967: the Norton P11: another Atlas-engined hybrid but this time one built using the Rickman-style Reynolds 531 frame of the Matchless G85CS scrambler. With the Commando's arrival later that same year, the days of the P11 were numbered and production ceased at the end of 1968.

Despatched new to the Berliner Motor Corporation in New York, USA in June 1967, this example of one of the rarest and most sought-after of post-war Nortons was acquired by the current vendor's late father in 2012. A self-employed gas turbine engineer. Motorcycles were his passion and had been from a young age. He loved the look of the P11, so much so, it stood proudly in the hallway. The Norton had been registered in the UK for the first time on 10th November 2005 although it would appear that it has been in the UK since at least 1996 (see dating document). 'KTL 69E' had one keeper in this country prior to the late owner. Unfortunately, no other history is known.

Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Accompanying documents include a current V5C; copy of previous-keeper V5C; some expired MoTs (most recent 2018); AJS & Matchless OC dating sheet; various invoices/bills; marque related literature; and a reproduction workshop manual. A P11 ignition distributor is included in the sale.

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