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LOT 257

1953 Norton 497cc Dominator 88 De Luxe Registration no. 776 UXB Frame no. 122 53151 Engine no. 53151 122

Sold for £4,830 inc. premium
Lot 257

1953 Norton 497cc Dominator 88 De Luxe

1953 Norton 497cc Dominator 88 De Luxe
Registration no. 776 UXB
Frame no. 122 53151
Engine no. 53151 122

This Dominator 88 was sold new in Paris; it has the dealer's plaque on the headstock and had unique tank transfers with the dealer's name. New copies may be found among the accompanying documents and photographs. The Dominator was purchased at Bonhams' Stafford Sale in October 2002 and since then has been fully rebuilt. The complete history of the rebuild is recorded in a logbook with supporting documents. The frame and cycle parts have been repainted and the brightwork re-chromed. All cycle parts except the front mudguard are original - even the silencers were reconditioned and re-plated - while the seat was re-covered by R K Leighton. The engine was fully rebuilt with Super Blend main bearings and a balanced crankshaft, and the transmission overhauled. The carburettor has been re-sleeved; the engine breather improved; a new braided wiring harness installed; and a Kingpin Components oil tap with magneto cutout fitted. Other upgrades include a 1955-type aluminium cylinder head; improved leverage front brake; electronic voltage regulator; 12V electrics; LED lighting; and a lithium battery. Last run in September 2024 and described by our vendor as an easy starter and very reliable, the machine is offered with an NOC dating certificate; a V5C document; and the aforementioned restoration records.

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