Lot details Registration No: N/A Frame No: N/A Engine No: N/A cc: 500 MOT Expiry Date: N/A
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 Domiracer's were built privately inspired by the works efforts.
The example offered was built by Jim Harvey who raced and maintained the machine with considerable success in the red and white colours of his sponsor, Tom Kirby. Following its purchase by the present owner it was restored to its current good condition. The vendor describes the motorcycle as being "with a little commissioning, ready to race".
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