1971 Norton Commando 750S

The Bonmont Sale|30 June 2024, 14:00 CEST|Chéserex, Switzerland

1971 Norton Commando 750S
Frame no. 141975 (see text)
Engine no. 20M3S/141975

• Swiss registration document

The Commando's vibration-beating Isolastic frame enabled Norton Villiers to prolong the life of their ageing parallel twin. Launched in 1967, with production commencing in 1968, the Commando used the preceding Featherbed-framed Atlas model's 750cc engine and AMC gearbox. It was an instant hit with the motorcycling public, being voted Motor Cycle News' 'Machine of the Year' for five consecutive years. Purchased by the vendor some time ago and kept in a climate-controlled environment as part of a collection, this Commando 750S has been used sparingly and comes with a Swiss Carte Grise. It should be noted that the frame number is not a Norton factory stamping; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's specification, originality and correctness prior to bidding. Sold strictly as viewed.

Footnotes

1971 Norton Commando 750S
Cadre n° 141975 (voir le texte)
Moteur n° 20M3S/141975

• Document suisse d'immatriculation

Le cadre antivibratoire Isolastic de la Commando permit à Norton-Villiers de prolonger la vie de son bicylindres en ligne vieillissant. Lancée en 1967 et mise en production en 1968, la Commando reprenait le moteur 750 cm3 et la boîte AMC de sa devancière, l'Atlas à cadre Featherbed. Elle rencontra auprès des amateurs de motos un succès immédiat et fut élue cinq années de suite 'Moto de l'année' par Motor Cycle News.

Achetée il y a quelque temps par son actuel propriétaire et conservée au sein de sa collection maintenue sous atmosphère contrôlée, cette Commando 750S est munie de sa carte grise suisse et a été utilisée avec parcimonie. On notera que son numéro de cadre n'a pas été frappé par l'usine Norton ; en conséquence, les acheteurs potentiels doivent s'assurer par eux-mêmes de la définition, de l'authenticité et de la conformité de cette moto avant d'enchérir. Vendue strictement en l'état.

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