LOT 107

c.1955 Norton 500cc Dominator 88 De Luxe Registration no. WPH 274 Frame no. K122 61729 Engine no. 61729 K122

Sold for £3,416.68 inc. premium

Lot 107

c.1955 Norton 500cc Dominator 88 De Luxe

The Autumn Stafford Sale - The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|12 October 2024, 14:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

c.1955 Norton 500cc Dominator 88 De Luxe
Registration no. WPH 274
Frame no. K122 61729
Engine no. 61729 K122

Purchased circa 2004 by Mr Stephen Stephens, this 'Dommi' had been discovered in the Home Counties by his daughter. Apparently complete, original and unrestored, it was featured in Real Classic magazine ('Original & Best', May 2006 issue, copy on file) and depicted bearing two tax discs, one dated July 1981 (possibly the last occasion it was used on the road prior to Mr Stephens' purchase) and the other dated February 2007. The feature recounts how, after being given fresh petrol and a clean of the ignition points, the machine started after five kicks. The only parts considered in need of replacement were the accumulator, front tyre and the non-original siamesed exhaust system, which was substituted for one of correct pattern, while the magneto was sent away to be overhauled.

Purchased at Bonhams' Stafford Sale in April 2007 (Lot 572), it was last MoT'd to 20th August 2009. 'WPH 274' was used on the VMCC Irish Rally circa 2015, which may well be when it was last ridden. Presented in lovely 'oily rag' condition, the machine is offered for recommissioning, or possibly more extensive restoration, and thus is sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns over). Accompanying documentation includes MoTs, SORN paperwork and old/current V5Cs.

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This Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.

Saleroom notices

It should be noted there is no battery fitted and the ammeter glass/bezel is missing.

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