Lot details Registration No: Un-Reg Frame No: 122473 Engine No: 47303122 cc: 500 MOT Expiry Date: Exempt
The Domiracer project arose from Norton's desire to find a replacement for the Manx singles. A Dominator 88 had competed with some success in the 1960 Thruxton 500, winning its class which resulted in the factory building a machine using a tuned 88 Dominator engine driving a Manx gearbox. Manx forks graced the "featherbed" frame and Manx hubs were employed. The complete machine is believed to have weighed 35lbs less than a late Manx and set the first 100 mph plus lap of the Island for a pushrod 500cc twin in the hands of Tom Phillis. Development continued into 1962 when Norton abandoned the project. Although no "production" machines were built by Norton, a number of Domiracers were built privately inspired by the works efforts.
The 1956 Dominator 88 has been built up to resemble a Domiracer using the standard engine, frame, swinging arm, forks, and rear hub. An Oldani front brake is fitted with both wheels using Akront alloy rims. To complete the conversion from humble road going twin to racer Manx type yokes, oil tank, primary chainguard, front number plate, fuel tank, seat, gear and brake levers are fitted. The machines cycle parts and cosmetics are described as being good, but the machine has not been run in recent years and consequently its mechanical condition is unknown.
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