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The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2025
1957 Norton Manx ex-Bob McIntyre 350cc

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1957 Norton Manx ex-Bob McIntyre 350cc

A rare opportunity to acquire a race-winning 1957 ex-Bob McIntyre Manx Norton, straight from the personal collection of a TT race team owner. A true icon of motorcycle history with proven pedigree and unmatched heritage.

ESTIMATE: £15,000 - £20,000

+ 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 Friday 7th November, 2025 at 11.00am GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT

REG NUMBER
UNREGISTERED

SUMMARY

DESCRIPTION

Purchased by Joe Potts (McIntyre’s sponsor) from Alexanders in Glasgow in 1957 to be campaigned on short circuits by Bob that year
Wins at Scarborough, Brands Hatch, NW200, Silverstone and numerous other tracks during 1957/1958
Acquired by our vendor, a TT race team owner, directly from the team manager of the McIntyre Collection in 2023 and sympathetically restored in 2024 with no expense spared
The bike remains remarkably original with the engine rebuilt by Manx guru, Andy Savage, retaining the rare magnesium factory gearbox
The frame/engine number is #M10M72738 with the prefix, 10M, confirming that it's a 350cc Manx model
Superb history and provenance and a rare opportunity to acquire an important historic racing bike that is running and riding well and is ready to display or parade

SPECIFICATION

Make: NORTON
Model: MODEL 30 MANX
Registration Number: UNREGISTERED
Frame Number: MIOM72738
MOT Expiry: Exempt
Engine Number: MIOM72738

GALLERY

SPECIALIST

Mark Bryan
Motorcycle Manager
07958 107974
mark@iconicauctioneers.com

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