Beschreibung
Norton International Model 30 500cc OHC "Red Eleven" - ex LF Griffiths - ON HOLD -
This iconic 1936 Norton Model 30 490 cc International comes with a genuine racing history, being raced by Bridgend born Les F. Griffiths at Pendine Sands, according to the historic photos coming with the motorcycle and some correspondence from the UK as well.
This unique Pendine Racer motorcycle has been in Austrian ownership for decades.
Racing specifications of this 1936 Model 30 Norton International consists of aluminium alloy cylinder and cylinder head, magnesium cambox, close ratio Norton Dollhead gearbox, Amal TT9 carburettor, BTH TT racing magneto, Webb competition girder forks, large and distinctive oil tank and of course the very attractive and large petrol tank, complete with the trademark Norton piecrust base. Further racing equipments include Andre De Luxe steering damper and a Smiths rev counter. There is a book with the bike as well: "Pendine Races", written by Lynn Hughes, which tells also about the racing successes gained by LF Griffiths.
Prewar Norton Inters with period racing history are rarely offered, this specimen represents a special opportunity for racing motorcycle collectors.
