Highlights
- Barn find, restored in 2018 to a very high standard
- Used sparingly by the present owner, covering just 300 miles since they acquired it in October 2018
- Full service carried out in 2023
- Just one former registered keeper and 11,579 miles indicated - both of which are believed to be accurate
- Matching numbers
The Appeal
The advent of the Commando in 1967 signified a new era for Norton, as they moved away from the models that had seen few updates since the late 1940s. After its parent went bankrupt by 1966, Norton was acquired by Manganese Bronze Holdings, providing the cash injection to develop a new model. The Commando name endures to this day and is still Norton’s flagship model.
Here we have one of the originals, a 1972 Norton Commando 750 which has been restored to a very high standard in 2018, having spent years off the road. The vendor acquired it shortly after the work was completed in October 2018 and has covered a mere 300 miles across five rides. They believe the bike deserves to be ridden more and so it is now looking for a new custodian. There are just 11,579 miles on the odometer which the vendor believes to be correct.
If you’re looking for a well-sorted classic machine that’s ready to enjoy, this Norton was fully serviced in 2023 and reportedly rides very well.
The History and Paperwork
- V5C present
- Built in November 1972
- Reportedly confirmed matching numbers by the Norton Owner’s Club
- Exempt from road tax and MOT testing
- 11,579 miles on the odometer - which the vendor believes to be accurate
- One former registered keeper - which the vendor also understands to be correct
- Only approximately 300 miles covered since the vendor acquired it in November 2018
- Last serviced in 2023
The Condition
- Classically finished in black with gold lettering - the definitive Norton colour scheme
- The paint and vinyls presents beautifully, having been refinished to a high standard
- No notable defects in the chromework or polished metal components
- The seat upholstery appears in very good condition
- No notable wear evident to the switchgear, grips and foot pegs
- Equipped with lights, indicators and mirrors
- Besides some slight fogging to the instruments, they present well and we understand them to be in good working order
- The wheels look smart and appear in good condition
The Mechanics
- 750 cc air-cooled parallel twin
- Four-speed gearbox
- Pre-unit construction
- The exhausts and casings appear in very good condition
- The vendor reports that they start the engine regularly
- We’re informed that the bike runs and rides exactly as it should and is ready to enjoy following a major service in 2023
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