Highlights

Rare and collectable final-year Model 7
£10,382 restoration by Norton specialist Bryan Small
Very well presented factory standard example
Barely used since completion so remains in great order

The Appeal

The Model 7 Dominator is notable for collectors because it introduced Bert Hopwood’s brilliant 497cc V-Twin, an engine that went on to power some of the firm’s greatest post-war bikes. What makes this gorgeous example particularly special is that it is a final year example that has been extensively restored by Norton guru Bryan Small.

The work was commissioned by the bike’s previous keeper, who had known the bike since he was a small lad. He also worked in the Norton factory. That may explain his ‘no expense spared’ approach, resulting in invoices totalling over £10,000 for Small’s thorough renovation. As a final-year Model 7, it benefits from the revised alloy cylinder head offering better cooling, full-width hubs and an Amal Monobloc carburettor.

The 11 miles on the odometer indicate that the bike has been barely used since completion. The current keeper acquired it from a reputable auction in 2023 and has added no road miles, instead storing it carefully.

For those seeking a well-documented post-war Norton twin with a story to tell, this Model 7 warrants close attention.

Key Information

Mileage: 11 miles shown on the odometer (post-restoration)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: No current MoT; expired MoTs are included in the history file
Technical specs: 500cc vertical-twin petrol, four-speed manual gearbox, swinging-arm frame
Paperwork: Photocopy of original logbook, restoration invoices from Bryan Small, expired MoTs and bills, old-style V5C document, original parts list and instruction book, current V5C, handbook

The Detail

Very well presented factory standard final-year bike restored by Bryan Small
Barely used since completion so remains in very good order
Bright and well-kept chromework as shown
Wire wheels with quality Avon tyres fitted
Black saddle with red piping
Decals, dials and other fittings in very good order
Odometer reading of 11 miles is believed to reflect post-restoration use only
Original logbook lists four registered keepers, all in the Peterborough area

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