Description
FOR SALE VIA PUBLIC AUCTION IN NEW ZEALAND
There are no pre-auction sales
Auction: Sunday 30 April
Auction & Viewing location: Webb’s, 33a Normanby Road Mt Eden, Auckland 1024
On view from 26 April
Auction Estimate: $175, 000 - $200, 000 NZD
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Engine: 12930 79X100
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
The Norton 500 OHV Model 18 was a motorcycle produced by the British manufacturer Norton in the late 1920s.
The Model 18 was powered by a 490cc overhead valve engine capable of producing around 18 horsepower. It featured a four-speed gearbox and a chain drive system. The motorcycle had a top speed of approximately 75 mph (120 kmph), making it one of the fastest bikes of its time. The Model 18 had a sturdy frame made of high-quality steel designed to provide stability and agility. It featured a girder front fork and a rigid rear suspension, which helped to improve handling and control. The bike also had a stylish and practical design, with a large fuel tank and a comfortable saddle.
The Model 18 was era-defining, becoming a great marque of the industry in the 1920s. It was also popular among racing enthusiasts, winning several competitions during its production years. The Norton factory raced at the 1927 Isle of Man TT and won in the 500cc class, and the 500cc OHV was used as Norton’s front-line racing bike for some years until the first Norton OHC motor was developed.
This example is in good condition. The clutch plates have rusted slightly while in storage and need to be cleaned. The magneto is working, there is no speedometer present, and the bike is not currently running.
Sold unregistered and without WoF.
