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- The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Shuttleworth - Summer 2025
- 1936 Norton Model 18 490cc
1936 Norton Model 18 490cc
1936 Norton Model 18 490cc
Very well presented pre-war Norton Model 18.
- ESTIMATE: £6,000 - £8,000
+ buyer's premium of 15% plus VAT (18% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 20th July, 2025 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP
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REG NUMBER
LVS 955
SUMMARY
Very well presented pre-war Norton Model 18.
DESCRIPTION
- Introduced by Norton in 1923, the Model 18 was their first overhead-valve production engine
- It utilised their 490cc single and was known for its performance and reliability
- In 1929 the model was fitted with a 'saddle tank' replacing the previous 'flat tank'
- Benefitting from Norton's racing experience and improved throughout the 1930s
- This later example is an older restoration and is presented in good overall condition
- Recent work includes a carburettor overhaul, new plug and HT lead, magneto and dynamo refurb, and new throttle and brake cables
- Small file included containing various recent receipts and a reprinted Norton owner's manual
- Stored for last two years so will require some recommissioning before road use
- UK-registered on a current V5C
SPECIFICATION
- Make
- NORTON
- Model
- MODEL 18
- Registration Number
- LVS 955
- Frame Number
- 22040
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- 67388
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
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