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Title: The eagle has flown
Post by: iansoady on July 02, 2017, 10:58:12 AM

Finally the Sunbeam has moved on to its new owner.

I'm now on the (non-urgent) lookout for a late 40s early 50s Norton 500 single to relive my impecunious youth......

Title: Re: The eagle has flown
Post by: CrazyFrog on July 03, 2017, 08:03:48 AM

I hope you have forewarned your bank manager Ian! The Norton name on the tank nearly doubles the cost over an equivalent old thumper from AJS/Matchless as I'm sure you know...

Title: Re: The eagle has flown
Post by: iansoady on July 03, 2017, 10:45:20 AM

Yes I do.....

I must restrain my impulses this time.

I think I was indoctrinated into the Bracebridge Street make at an early age.

(http://www.iansoady.org.uk/images/early%20days.jpg)

Me trying to reach the gearchange on my Dad's Model 19.......

Title: Re: The eagle has flown
Post by: timbo on July 03, 2017, 11:59:46 AM

Great photo  ;)

Title: Re: The eagle has flown
Post by: themoudie on July 03, 2017, 01:10:30 PM

Tha's a grand photo Ian, I can see the cogs whirring in the wee head!  ;)

Whilst never having owned a Norton, I do attend the local Norton Owner's meets and enjoy the craic and endless ribbing for not owning one.  :)

All the best in your quest and a solo 19S, with a little bit of tuning work, maybe from this man [Pushrod_Performance (http://www.pushrod-performance.co.uk/services.htm)] would be very nice.  :)

My regards, Bill

Title: Re: The eagle has flown
Post by: Smithy on July 03, 2017, 06:15:45 PM

There was a lovely pre-war Norton pushrod single at Cadwell on Saturday, sorry don't know the specific model . I can understand why a later one would appeal. Good luck with the search.

Ian

Title: Re: The eagle has flown
Post by: spooky on July 07, 2017, 06:02:25 PM

advertised on vmcc reivers section website, been on a while but might still be available..

1950 Norton ES2.
Plunger frame, original and un-restored.
In regular use on fine days. £5750

Title: Re: The eagle has flown
Post by: iansoady on July 08, 2017, 10:04:30 AM

Interesting, thanks for that. I'm trying not to be tempted before I finish the Arrow. I'm no longer a VMCC member after about 25 years as the cost wasn't justified by what I got out of it.

There was a nice looking ES2 combination on ebay which finished unsold with a highest bid of just over £4,000.

Title: Re: The eagle has flown
Post by: timbo on July 08, 2017, 09:51:58 PM

That sounds very good value, I think  :)

Title: Re: The eagle has flown
Post by: iansoady on July 09, 2017, 12:57:26 PM

Yes, if only I had the room.....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1949-NORTON-ES2-WITH-WATSONIAN-AVONETTE-SIDECAR-/302368258202

Title: Re: The eagle has flown
Post by: johnr on July 09, 2017, 01:20:10 PM

just spotted this on a fb page for scrapyard bikes and projects, its far from being either imho, ive askd him for a price.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10209516369128031&set=p.10209516369128031&type=3&theater

Title: Re: The eagle has flown
Post by: johnr on July 09, 2017, 01:21:15 PM

might be a bit late for you, its a 59 es2 and he wants 5250 for it which i think is a little harsh but not a million milees off.

Title: Re: The eagle has flown
Post by: iansoady on July 09, 2017, 03:01:40 PM

Thanks John.

I am (will be) looking for a rigid / plunger with either girders or teles so 1946 - 1952 - ish.

Around the £5k mark is probably realistic - if it's a 59 then it's probably a featherbed which attract higher prices.

Thanks for the the link but I'm afraid facebook is on my "ignore" list.....