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287Norton 350cc Manx ReplicaFrame no. RER-1Engine no. 305Back in 1969, BSA-Triumph’s US distributors asked motorcycle stylingguru Craig Vetter to create a customised BSA Rocket 3 that wouldcapture the free-wheeling, laid-back approach to biking best exemplifiedby the ‘chopper’ and popularised worldwide by the movie EasyRider, released that same year. With its slightly raked frame, extendedfront fork, upswept three-pipe exhaust system and eyeball-poppingbodywork, there had been nothing like the Vetter BSA before. By thetime the concept reached production in ‘72, the BSA brand name wasmoribund and Vetter’s creation had become a Triumph, though onethat kept the Rocket 3’s inclined cylinder block. Apart from the changeof badge, the production Hurricane remained remarkably faithful toVetter’s original vision. One of the motorcycling icons of the 1970s, thelimited edition Hurricane was produced for little more than one seasonand today is highly sought after. According to the factory despatchrecords, this particular Hurricane was built on 20th September 1972,the second day of production, and is thus one of the very first to becompleted. It was despatched from the factory on 29th December1972 to the Triumph Corporation in Baltimore, USA and had oneowner in Novato, California up to 1999. Flown to New Jersey and putinto storage, it remained there until acquired by the current vendor in2004 and air freighted to the UK. Since its arrival in this country theHurricane has been kept in a heated basement and was last running onthe road in 2008. Off the road for the last seven years, it will require recommissioningand the customary safety checks before further use. Themachine is offered with TR3OC dating certificate, expired MoT (2009)and a V5C registration document. A rare opportunity to acquire anoriginal and un-restored example of this pioneering ‘factory custom’.£16,000 - 20,000€22,000 - 28,0002882010 Norton ManxRegistration no. 561 YUHFrame no. 3.61Engine no. 72665When Norton’s Manx ‘featherbed’ frame made its official debut atthe Blandford Camp Whit Monday race in May 1950, it was neverforeseen just how many different engines this superbly designedchassis would accommodate over the next 60 years, though it is fairto say that a single cylinder ‘cammy’ Norton is still the ideal fitment.Of attractive appearance the machines specification contains aselection of proven Norton components modified and assembledduring a 16-year gestation period, from which has emerged a superbexample of a road-going Manx. The bottom end is sourced from a1957 International to which is attached a new barrel (plus new piston,big end, main bearings, valve springs etc), fitted with a ‘bronze skull’cylinder head dating from 1949. The sohc engine is installed in a1961 Manx frame, incorporating a John Tickle swinging arm. The5-gallon fuel tank is baffled, and the quality menu continues with aTT carburettor, a BTH competition magneto, and 4LS front brake.Equally noteworthy are the stainless steel spokes and alloy rims foreand aft, the neat central oil tank, a replica Manx seat, and the exposedspring front forks. Crucially, the close ratio gearbox is fitted with anall important kick-start lever. Given the engine has been restored andrebuilt by Ron Lewis the overall impression is of a compatibly kitted,one-off, high performance machine, coupled with Norton’s traditionallytimeless appearance. Supplied with V5C, a VMCC Dating Certificate,and a quantity of bills for the work involved.£20,000 - 22,000€28,000 - 31,000Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lotprior to bidding. All lots are sold “as is/where is” with all defects and faults.motorcycles | 67