Lot details Registration No: LXD 368 Frame No: K360242 Engine No: F734697 cc: 596 MOT Expiry Date: None
The largest capacity post war Norton single entered the catalogue for the 1947 model season. Typed the Big 4, the side valve machine displaced 633cc. Generally similar to its slightly smaller sibling, the 16H, with which it shared its pre war origins, it was intended for use primarily as a sidecar tug. The engine was housed in a full cradle, rigid frame equipped with telescopic "Roadholder" forks and single sided 7 inch drum brakes. Norton's well proven "upright" gearbox with foot operation was employed, providing a positive gearchange and a single sprung saddle was fitted. The machines stroke was reduced to 113mm for the 1949 season resulting in a capacity of 597cc and the "laid down" gearbox was fitted for the 1950 season. 1951 saw the introduction of a new 3.5 gallon fuel tank and a revised oil tank together with an alloy front brake plate and dualseat was fitted for the 1953 season. Towards the end of 1954 both of the large capacity side valve machines were withdrawn from the range reflecting a change in the attitude of sidecarists who were adopting twins as their preferred mounts.
The example offered is attractively presented in the traditional black and silver Norton livery and is described as being in good condition throughout by the vendor having benefited from a restoration in the past. It is offered with a Swansea V5C.
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