LOT 469

1961 Norton 348cc Model 50 Registration no. XDL 299 Frame no. 13 100063 Engine no. 100063 13

Sold for £4,370 inc. premium

Lot 469

1961 Norton 348cc Model 50

The Spring Stafford Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|21 April 2024, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

1961 Norton 348cc Model 50
Registration no. XDL 299
Frame no. 13 100063
Engine no. 100063 13

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.

This 'Featherbed' Model 50 was acquired by the previous owner in 1977 and used occasionally in the later 1970s, since when it has formed part of a museum collection. The machine was last run 40 years ago but the engine has been turned over regularly. Recommissioning will be required before it returns to the road. Purchased by the current owner to form pat of a collection, the machine is offered with an old-style logbook and an old-style V5.
Key not required

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This Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.

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The machine is offered with a key.

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