JMC Norvin 1,200cc

• New build by specialist JMC Classics
• Built to the vendor's specification
• Final purchase price £43,500
• Little used since completion circa 2020
• 1,411 miles recorded

Developed from a design by Rex McCandless and first used by Norton on the works single-cylinder racers in 1950, when Geoff Duke rode it to a debut race victory at Blandford, the legendary 'Featherbed' frame has long been the special-builders' favourite. McCandless's design was way ahead of its time (and of the opposition), enabling Norton to maintain the competitiveness of their singles in the face of the growing challenge from foreign multis. New standards of steering, roadholding and comfort were set by McCandless's frame, which was immediately dubbed 'Featherbed' by Norton works star Harold Daniell. Although designed with a single-cylinder engine in mind, the generously proportioned Featherbed would in time prove capable of accommodating a wide variety of different power units - twins, triples, fours and v-twins, all could be made to fit with a little ingenuity.

The stunning Vincent-engined example offered here is a new build to the vendor's high specification by Norvin specialists JMC Classics incorporating a wideline Featherbed frame believed to have been sourced from France (see handwritten French receipt for a dismantled Norvin motorcycle on file). The total cost of the build was £43,500 and JMC's related bills are on file. The Norvin was first registered in the UK on 1st September 2020 with an age-related registration. Specification highlights of this gorgeous motorcycle include the following:

1,200cc engine
Twin-plug cylinder heads
Alton alternator
Five-speed gearbox
Centre stand fitted
Ceriani front forks
Hagon shock absorbers
Fontana double-sided four-leading-shoe front brake
JMC alloy fuel tank, oil tank, seat, mudguards
5" Smiths digital speedometer (displaying 1,411 miles at time of photography/cataloguing)
Tomaselli adjustable handlebars
Magura control levers
Borrani flanged alloy wheel rims
Stainless steel fasteners and spindles

Last started/run on 31st January 2024, the Norvin has seen very little use since completion and has been kept dry stored in the garage when not in use. It is only sold because of a lack of space which necessitates downsizing the owner's collection. Additional documentation includes a current V5C; JMC correspondence with full build specification; DVLA and NOVA correspondence; and 'The Vincent HRD Company' David Holder correspondence.

It should be noted the V5C incorrectly records the engine number as 'F10AD/4/11207' whereas it is actually 'F10AB/4/11207'. A rear paddock stand is included in the sale.
Offered with key