Bracebridge Street had prepared a new single cam over the counter racing motorcycle for the 1939 season, unfortunately the release was delayed due to the international situation, with the new model eventually becoming available during 1946. The machine continued in its initial form, with "Roadholder" forks and plunger rear suspension until 1949 and the introduction of the "double knocker" engine. 1950 saw the works riders mounted on machines equipped with a new frame designed by Rex McCandless which was quickly dubbed the "featherbed". The new pivoted fork frame retained the Norton "Roadholder" forks and a revised production Manx incorporating the new frame became available to the paying public for the 1951 season. Detail development occurred over the course of the next two seasons with modifications proven on the works machines being incorporated into the following seasons production models. 1953 marked the introduction of the "short stroke" engines with the 30M adopting a bore and stroke of 86 x 85.62mm instead of the traditional Norton dimensions of 79.62 x 100mm previously employed.
This example, dating from 1954, has, according to the vendor, been the subject of a "full nut and bolt" restoration executed during 2006.
The engine, cycle parts, paint and brightwork are all described by the vendor as being in excellent condition with the transmission and electrical system being described as good. The magneto fitted to the machine is of a slightly later racing Lucas type and is representative of a common "in period" upgrade.
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