Description
1967 Norton P11 – Matching Numbers – UK Registered – Rare Desert Sled
A genuine and very rare 1967 Norton P11, matching numbers example, UK registered and accompanied by VMCC dating certificate and UK V5C registration document.
Frame number: 122736
Engine number: P11 122736
Registration: LKE 616E
According to the VMCC certificate, the motorcycle was manufactured by Norton Villiers Ltd on 10th July 1967 and dispatched to Berliner, New York, the official Norton importer for the United States market.
The Norton P11 is today considered one of the most desirable and collectible Norton twins of the late 1960s. Combining the powerful 750cc Norton Atlas engine with the lightweight Matchless competition frame, the P11 was developed specifically for the American desert racing scene and produced in limited numbers.
This motorcycle presents extremely well and retains the characteristic stance and proportions that make the P11 such an iconic machine.
The bike benefits from:
Matching engine and frame numbers
UK V5C registration document
VMCC dating certificate
Correct P11-style high-level exhaust system
Alloy mudguards
Correct style fuel tank and side panels
Clean and well-presented restoration
Excellent overall cosmetic condition
The motorcycle starts, runs and rides well.
Engine, gearbox and cycle parts all operate correctly.
The paintwork, chrome and alloy parts present very nicely while still retaining the proper character of a classic British motorcycle rather than an over-restored showpiece.
A rare opportunity to acquire a highly collectible Norton P11 with documented history and matching numbers.
The motorcycle is located in France.
The motorcycle can be inspected by appointment.
A deposit secures the bike.
Balance payment by bank transfer prior to collection or shipping.
Worldwide shipping can be arranged at buyer’s expense.
International buyers welcome.
Serious enquiries only. Additional photographs and videos available on request. I bought this Norton P11 because it represents one of the most charismatic and desirable British motorcycles of the late 1960s.
The P11 combines the powerful Norton Atlas 750 twin with the lightweight Matchless competition frame, creating a motorcycle with a very special character and unmistakable “desert sled” appearance. Produced in relatively small numbers and originally intended for the American market, the P11 has become highly collectible today.
What immediately attracted me to this example was its overall authenticity and matching numbers engine and frame. The motorcycle is accompanied by a VMCC dating certificate and UK V5C registration document. According to the VMCC records, it was manufactured on 10th July 1967 and dispatched to Berliner, New York, Norton’s official US importer at the time.
The bike presents beautifully while still retaining the proper feel and presence of a genuine classic British motorcycle rather than an over-restored museum piece. The riding position, high-level exhausts, lightweight feel and strong Atlas engine give the P11 a personality unlike most other Nortons of the period.
The motorcycle starts, runs and rides well and always attracts attention wherever it goes. It has been carefully maintained and kept as part of a private collection.
It is a rare opportunity to acquire a genuine and documented Norton P11 with matching numbers and correct period character.
