Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tues 24th March from 1pm
Auction: Wed 25th March from 9am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
1938 Norton 16H
No Reserve – Expertly restored
Registration No: AFU 461
Frame No: 91466
MOT: Exempt
A beautifully restored example
Much money has been spent on the restoration
Paperwork and original picture before restoration
The Norton 16H was produced from 1921 to 1954, though with many updates along the way. The Model 16 had originated as a 490cc sidevalve model in 1911, but the ‘H’ identified it as a home-market model, as distinct from the new Colonial export models. By the late ’30s, the 16H had virtually nothing in common with the 1911 or 1921 machines except for displacement. Although not a glamorous, sporting model like some other Nortons, its value and popularity lay in its simplicity and dependability, and for that reason the War Office ordered thousands between 1936 and the end of the Second World War, and they gave stalwart service in training, reconnaissance, and convoy escorts.
This beautifully restored 1938 16H has not been on the road for many years—decades, even—but in recent years has been restored to a magnificent standard. was very much a case of no stone being left unturned, and we understand every part was checked and restored or replaced if necessary. It has only covered a single mile since completion, so bidders will be advised to check the machine is satisfactory. The V5C has been lost, but the bike is known to the DVLA so another one may be applied for.
** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply**
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).
