3rd Jul, 2024 12:00

National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands

 
Lot 221
 

1960 Norton 30M Manx
Race history

Sold for £19,550

(including buyers premium)


Lot details

Registration No: Unregistered
Frame No: R11M 86385
MOT: Exempt

  • Originally owned and raced by Dan Shorey: 'The Banbury Flyer'
  • Matching frame and engine numbers
  • Ray Petty engine and gearbox
  • Present ownership since 2007

This 'matching-numbers' Manx was sold new to the Taylor Dow dealership in Banbury, Oxfordshire on 27th April 1960. R11M 86385 was originally owned and campaigned by short circuit racer, Dan Shorey: 'The Banbury Flyer'. It is said Shorey won many races aboard this '500' Manx, not to mention riding it to 9th place in the Manx Grand Prix during its first competitive season.. In 1967, the machine was sold to American racer Lance Weil. Thereafter, it is known to have belonged to prominent collector Anthony Blight, Mr W. Page and American former racer Ron Hazlehurst. Winner of the 1948 Junior Clubman's TT on a Velocette, the latter had the Norton shipped Stateside. . Years later, while working in California, the current owner stumbled upon the neglected machine sitting in a shop. Repatriating it to the UK, he has enjoyed showcasing the ex-Shorey Manx at classic events throughout the UK.


Under the expert tuning of Manx specialist Ray Petty, the engine received a Bill Stuart modification to the main bearing collar. Additionally, the SU float chamber was installed to prevent fuel frothing—an alteration well-recognized by enthusiasts. The gearbox is a five-speed Petty PGT. Aside from the fuel tank’s paint, the machine remains very original. Accompanying period photographs and articles feature Dan Shorey, there's a CD of images, and the CRMC Machine (Group 1, Period 1) Registration Certificate.

For more information, please contact:
Mike Davis
mike.davis@handh.co.uk
07718 584217

 

Auction: National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands, 3rd Jul, 2024

An auction of classic motorcycles & vintage scooters taking place at the National Motorcycle Museum, Solihull, West Midlands.

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