The eagle has flown

[iansoady]

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......

[CrazyFrog]

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...

[iansoady]

Yes I do.....

I must restrain my impulses this time.

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



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

[timbo]

Great photo 

[themoudie]

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] would be very nice. 

My regards, Bill

[Smithy]

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

[spooky]

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

[iansoady]

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.

[timbo]

That sounds very good value, I think 

[iansoady]

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

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

[johnr]

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

[johnr]

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.

[iansoady]

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.....