1973 Dunstall Norton Commando
From the Keith Mason collection

Registration No: TTJ 23L
Frame No: 210228
MOT: Exempt

• Dunstall Commando 750 Cafe Racer
• Stunning example of a 1970s classic
• Supplied with a current V5C

A lifelong motorcycle enthusiast, Keith Mason started working in his local bike shop at the age of 15 before eventually branching out on his own a few years later. From humble beginnings selling secondhand bikes from a small shop, Keith built up the Moto GB empire to become one of the biggest motorcycle retailers and importers in the UK. The group has now grown to include 15 retail shops and is responsible for importing 9 different brands, also supplying many independent dealers, including QJ Motor, Voge, Lambretta, FB Mondial, Morbidelli, SYM and Hero. Keith sadly passed away in 2023, but in recent years he had put together a fantastic collection of his favourite classic bikes, ranging from a humble Honda Express to a beautiful Egli Vincent, documenting his lifetime in the trade. We are pleased to offer all 31 bikes from this collection in our March sale.

Norton was established by James Lansdowne Norton in Birmingham in 1898 and began building motorcycles with French and Swiss engines in 1902. In 1907 a Norton with a Peugeot engine won the first Isle of Man TT race, starting a long tradition of sporting excellence. The Commando model launched in 1967 as a 750cc carried on this theme, culminating in Peter Williams’ victory in the 1973 Formula 750 TT. Always a popular bike with tuners and production racers, many firms such as Norvil and Paul Dunstall made performance accessories to improve the standard models. This bike has been fully restored with a period Paul Dunstall body kit comprising a fuel tank, dual seat, bikini fairing, clip-on bars, rear set footrests, Lockheed front disc brake, Akront flanged alloy rims and upswept pea shooter silencers. The bike is in excellent condition and has been painted to a very high standard in a stunning metallic blue. It's a true time warp homage to the '70s Cafe Racer and looks stunning. This machine is being sold as a collector’s item, part of Keith's stunning private collection of Vintage and Classic machines, which have all been dry stored for several years and will require recommissioning before use. It will be supplied with a current V5C.

For more information, please contact:
Ian Cunningham
ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk
07415871189