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- The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Shuttleworth - Summer 2025
- 1961 Norton Model 30 Manx 499c
1961 Norton Model 30 Manx 499c
1961 Norton Model 30 Manx 499c
Ray Petty-built Manx with TT provenance and confirmed by Manx expert, Andy Savage, as period correct. Complete with period photographs, 1970 TT and Manx programs, and Ray Petty correspondence. A perfect, usable addition to any serious collection.
- ESTIMATE: £20,000 - £25,000
+ 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
UNREGISTERED
SUMMARY
Ray Petty-built Manx with TT provenance and confirmed by Manx expert, Andy Savage, as period correct. Complete with period photographs, 1970 TT and Manx programs, and Ray Petty correspondence. A perfect, usable addition to any serious collection.
DESCRIPTION
- One of the most famous racing motorcycles of all time and named after the Manx Grand Prix
- Launched initially in 1939 as an 'over the counter' race bike in either 350cc or 500cc spec and in production until the end of 1962
- Developed continuously throughout its lifetime with the additions of double overhead-camshaft engines and 'featherbed' frames
- This original and mostly unrestored example is presented in good overall condition
- Originally built from parts by Ray Petty for Graham Sharp who competed in the 1970 Isle of Man TT Senior race finishing 29th
- The bike was then ridden by Dave Bevan who competed in the 1970/1971/1972 Manx GP with a best result of 23rd having finished all 3 events
- The bike was then retired from competition and formed part of a private collection and was stored indoors until 2020
- Fitted with a factory fuel tank, Colin Seeley magnesium front brake and SU carburettor float bowl
- Our vendor purchased the bike in 2020, recommissioned the bike and ran it in numerous Mallory Park classic parades up until last year
- Unused since 2024 so may require some basic recommissioning before use
- Confirmed by Manx expert Andy Savage as period correct
- Complete with period photographs, 1970 TT and Manx programs, Ray Petty correspondence and other associated paperwork
- Great example of this iconic race bike with genuine TT provenance
- Perfect usable addition to any serious collection
SPECIFICATION
- Make
- NORTON
- Model
- MODEL 30 MANX
- Registration Number
- UNREGISTERED
- Frame Number
- JW1961
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- 11M 20 1961
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
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