Description
This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Shuttleworth - Spring 2025 on Sunday the 4th of May, Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP .
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 example was built on 27/ 08/ 1947, purchased from Raymond Way Motors in Kilburn and has had four known keepers since
First owner was Mr JH Blythe, a privateer racer who raced the bike at the Isle of Man in 1948 and 1949 with a best finish of 16th in the 1949 Manx GP
Several enthusiastic owner since then and the bike was paraded regularly during the 1960s and 1970s
Road-registered in 1981 and still retains its original engine, rebuilt in 2012
Forming part of a private Collection more recently so may require some recommissioning before use
Large history file included containing various related paperwork including Norton Dating Certificate
UK-registered on a current V5C
