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- The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Shuttleworth - Summer 2025
- 1953 Norton Model 7 'Dominator' 497cc
1953 Norton Model 7 'Dominator' 497cc
1953 Norton Model 7 'Dominator' 497cc
A fine example of the rare, post-1952, 'swinging-arm' Model 7 Dominator. Benefitting from recent maintenance, regularly started and running and riding, it would fit well into any collection pf post-war British Classics.
- ESTIMATE: £3,000 - £5,000
+ 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
ONB 762
SUMMARY
A fine example of the rare, post-1952, 'swinging-arm' Model 7 Dominator. Benefitting from recent maintenance, regularly started and running and riding, it would fit well into any collection pf post-war British Classics.
DESCRIPTION
- Norton jumped aboard the vertical-twin bandwagon in 1949 when it introduced the Model 7 Dominator
- The new 500cc engine went into the existing ES2 plunger-frame/tele-fork cycle parts, a marriage that necessitated a redesign of Norton's well-proven four-speed gearbox
- The Model 7's first major revision arrived in 1953 in the form of a new swinging-arm frame
- Dating from 1953, this example presents in decent all round condition
- Whilst much of the bike appears original, there is evidence of an older part restoration, the tank is well finished in light silver with red and black coach-lines and the seat looks almost new
- Purchased by our vendor around a year ago it has benefitted from a carburettor strip and clean, fresh fluids, and an overall clean
- Whilst he is happy with the bike overall, he is in his later years and is finding the kick-start challenging
SPECIFICATION
- Make
- NORTON
- Model
- DOMINATOR MODEL 7
- Registration Number
- ONB 762
- Frame Number
- J1253519
- Engine Number
- J1253519
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Robert Boothman
- Motorcycle Consultant
- 07860 215869
- robert@iconicauctioneers.com
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