Location: Melbourne
Year: 1949
Make: Norton
Model: International (Model 30)
Engine Type: 500cc
Odometer Reading: 01157 Miles Showing
Body Type: Motorcycle
Engine Number: D1119479
Vendor Notes:
Some History:
The machine was ordered from Norton by Lenroc Adelaide in 1949 for a rider who intended to race it. He returned to UK before taking delivery and it was sold to the previous owner in March 1950.
The bike was ordered as a “special” to the following specifications:
All alloy motor, BTH racing magneto, Amal 10TT carb, Smith’s tacho. In order to be roadworthy a battery carrier, horn, stop light and headlamp were added. No dynamo was fitted and the battery was regularly charged by trickle.
Alan Thompson did compete in one race at Woodside SA. in senior clubman class.
Further modifications included centre lift stand, jiffy stand, a Smith’s 120mph speedo (matching the tacho), and changing the rear wheel from 20″ to 19″. Front brake had a small vent chute added.
More Recent History:
Motor was completely rebuilt by Peter Westerman (approx. 15 years ago). The frame and associated parts powder coated, all chrome work polished and replated. Tank was professionally painted and stripped. A pinion seat and rear foot pegs fitted. A tap is fitted between the oil tank and oil pump to obviate crankcase flooding.
No key.
This motorcycle is located in our facility in Melbourne, for further information please contact Dave Hosking 0474 182 002 or Mason Hibbert 0455 191 035.
To protect your investment vehicle bidders should consider at a minimum replacement of fuel, oil, fluids, filters and thorough brake inspection as vehicles may have been stationary for some time. Vehicles are sold as is off the floor – unregistered. No warranty expressed or implied, sold with all or any faults, and where applicable sold with Australian Government Import Approval. MJB01
