Norton had responded to the success of the Triumph Speed Twin model in 1949 with the release of the Bert Hopwood designed Model 7 twin displacing 500cc. The new model was followed in 1952 by a new twin combining the Model 7's twin cylinder engine and the "featherbed" frame, the marriage offering sporting road riders the performance of the "cammy" models in the range with the ease of use afforded by the twin cylinder engine. Early examples, equipped with a deeply valanced, sprung mudguard, were initially only available for export, however, by 1953 it became available to domestic purchasers. The same year saw the replacement of the unsightly front mudguard with a neater unsprung item.
This excellent example, featuring matching numbers, was restored during 2001 by the last owner, at which time the engine and gearbox were found to be in excellent condition and subsequently reassembled following inspection. The paintwork was renewed and the plated items rechromed, the wheels were rebuilt with butted stainless spokes and new silencers and exhaust pipes were fitted. Stainless fasteners were used wherever possible. The motorcycle has subsequently covered only 291 miles. It is offered with a Swansea V5C and some bills.
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