Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tuesday 25th March from 1pm
Auction: Wednesday 26th March from 9am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
1950 Norton ES2
Estimate
£4, 500 - £5, 500
Registration No: KON 356
Frame No: E4-31481
MOT: Exempt
A matching numbers Norton ES2
Four previous owners from new
Restored to a good standard with an engine overhaul
A current V5C on file
From 1928, the Norton ES2 shared many of its mechanicals with the CS1 but had an OHV engine made throughout its existence with a more up to date specification than the Model 18. 1939 saw the introduction of plunger rear suspension as a short-lived optional extra as the ES2 was dropped from production during WW2. When re-introduced after the war, plunger rear suspension and telescopic Roadholder forks were standard. In 1948 the engine received a major redesign including an oil feed to the rocker box, stronger timing side crankcases and a largely improved valve train. 1950 saw the introduction of the Laydown gearbox.
This 1950 Norton ES2 on offer has had just three previous owners from new. A full restoration was carried out by the previous owner, including an engine overhaul, new big end and small end, all new bearings throughout, valves, guides, a reconditioned magneto and dynamo. All the running gear has also been replaced or overhauled where necessary. The current vendor purchased the Norton for his collection, and in that time, it has not been used very much, and just run-up several times a year, to keep the oil going around. The Norton is offered with a current V5C and details of its 2018 purchase.
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Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
